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School Uniform

School Uniform

Boys

STDS. SR. K.G. TO II

Summer

White half sleeved shirt - with School emblem, Beige shorts, black school belt, white socks and plain black shoes.

Winter

Same, except Beige trousers instead of shorts. Optional: Brown half / full sleeved sweater with loyola_logo.jpg logo, brown woollen cap.

STDS. III TO XII

Summer

White half-sleeved shirt with school emblem, beige trousers, black school belt, white socks and plain black shoes.

Winter

Same. Optional: brown half or full sweater with 'Loyola' logo and brown woollen cap.

Girls

STDS. SR. K.G. TO VIII

Summer

Beige pinafore, knee length, with school emblem. White half-sleeved blouse, beige cycling shorts, black school belt, black headgear, white socks and plain black shoes.

Winter

Same, except beige trousers instead of pinafore. Optional: brown half or full cardigan with 'Loyola' logo and brown woollen scarf/cap.

STDS. IX TO XII

Uniform for Girls STDS. IX TO XII
Summer

Beige skirt, knee length, white half-sleeved blouse with school emblem, beige cycling shorts, black school belt, black headgear, white socks and plain black shoes.

Winter

Same. Optional: brown half or full cardigan with 'Loyola' logo and brown woollen scarf/cap.

General Guidelines

Students are expected to come to school neatly dressed, in proper uniform. It is compulsory for boys to wear white vests and the school belt.

Girls are expected to wear knee length pinafore / skirt (as the case may be) and beige cycling shorts / white tights, (as stated above) and school belt compulsorily.

Boys hair should be short, trimmed and no spikes styles allowed.

Girls should tie their hair neatly, in plaits if length beyond the length of shoulder and only black rubber bands to be used.

Girls should wear white slacks every Saturday and on the days when they have PT and Yoga periods.

If the student is not in proper uniform, he / she will be given two warnings. On the third occasion, parents will be asked to take their child home for the day.

For exact shade of uniform, colour and design, please refer to the sample displayed on the School notice board.

I-Card is a part of the uniform and should be worn daily.

Mehendi application requires prior permission from the Headmistress.

Rules of Discipline

Refinement of manners, habits of obedience and order, neatness in person and dress, and punctuality are required at all times.

It is mandatory that all students refrain from any kind of birthday celebration. That includes – no free dress and no distribution of gifts or sweets of any kind.

During working hours, order and silence are to be maintained on the premises. Running, playing or shouting inside the School building is not allowed.

Students cannot move out of the class without permit card

Books or any other material, other than that prescribed by the school authorities, should not be brought to school. This also applies to electronic gadgets like mobiles, i-pods, cameras etc. In case of violation of this rule, the gadget will be confiscated and not returned.

Gathering of signatures to bring pressure on the authorities is strictly prohibited. Previous sanction of the Principal is needed for any organized school activity.

The School is not responsible for the loss of students’ books, money, clothes, etc. Students must look after their own belongings. It is advisable for them not to bring valuable articles to School

Any kind of damage done to the school property is to be made good

“Pink” and “Grey” Cards may be issued for any serious or habitual breach of discipline. The cards have to be signed by the student’s parents or guardians. A student who comes late to school four times in a term will be issued a “Pink” Card.

Mehendi application requires prior permission from the Principal.

Attendance & Leave

As regular attendance is an important element for successful work, a previous written application for leave must be handed in case of illness; In the case of unforeseen circumstances, the student, on returning to School must have the reason of absence certified by the parent or guardian and countersigned by the Class Teacher before he/she enters the class. Applications for leave should be briefly written in the School Calendar alongside the corresponding date of absence.

Absence without leave is penalised with a fine or with any other form of punishment at the Principal’s discretion, and if a student is absent for 15 days without leave, his/her name may be removed from the class rolls and the usual admission fee will be charged if he/she is readmitted.

100% attendance is compulsory for students to be able to appear in any exmination. In case of any serious reason like illness etc..the principal at his descretion may consider only up to 15%. No student may absent himself/ herself from any examination or test except when prevented by reason of health, in which case a medical certificate is required.

100% attendance is required for students std. 6th to 12th on 15th August and 26th January

Medical certificate with leave note countersigned by the Principal is mandatory in case of absense of more than 3 days.

Parent Teachers Association

Parents will readily understand that a good amount of study and serious home study is required for success. So they will see that at least four hours of study are put in by the students of Stds. VIII-X and an hour less for students of lower classes. Private tuitions is discouraged and should be resorted to only after consulting the Principal. No teacher will be allowed to tutor his/her own students, nor students of standards or classes where he/she teaches.

Reports of a student's conduct and progress will be given from time to time in the School Calendar. Parents are expected to make note of these reports, as also of the Examination results and to confer with the teachers and the Principal occasionally. Parents/Guardians may meet the staff in their free periods or on Saturdays in the first period i.e.

During Mass-drill time or by previous appointment. When parents inquire or write concerning their wards they should mention the standard and the particular section in which they study at present.

Examination & Promotion

Examinations are held on the days indicated in the calendar. Though the corrected answer booklets may under no circumstances be taken home, parents are welcome to look them over in School on the day mentioned in the calendar.

For Stds. 9 & 10, the promotion is based on Formative + Summative Asessment.

Std. 9: F1, F2, F3, F4 = 40 MKS SA1 + SA2 = 60 MKS ---- 100 Std. 10: F1, F2, F3, F4, SA1, SA2 = 30 MKS Board Exam 70% of 100 MKS = 70 MKS ---- 100

For Std. 11 Science & Commerce, three term examinations are held on the days indicated in the calendar.

Classwork and internal marking: Classwork which consists of oral work, written work previously prepared at home and class tests will be taken into consideration for the examination and promotion.

The criteria for passing in each subject is 33 percent. Promotion will be decided on the Final Report. This includes average of all the examinations and internal marks.Promotions are based on the school promotion rules approved by the educational authorities.

Tradition

For over six decades, St. Xavier's High School, Loyola Hall has fostered cherished traditions and customs that embody our Ignatian ethos and school spirit:

  • To be friendly with one’s companions in and out of the school.
  • To respect the school authorities, teachers, and staff members with spontaneous courtesy.
  • To avoid vulgarity in talk and behavior and cultivate refinement of manners.
  • To accept whatever work or responsibility is assigned with cheerfulness and goodwill.
  • To rise when any teacher, parent, elder, or visitor enters or passes through any room or corridor.
  • To respect the beauty and cleanliness of the school premises and take pride in school property.
  • To foster fair play, sportsmanship, and honesty in all academic, sports, and co-curricular activities.
  • To be proud of the school, its emblem, its motto “A Teneris Impende Laborem”, and its heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions for Jr. K.G. and other eligible standards are announced annually on the official school website. Application forms must be completed online within the declared schedule, followed by verification of required documents.

K.G.

  • Mon to Fri.: 8.20 a.m. to 12.10 p.m. (Saturday Holiday)

PRIMARY

  • Mon to Fri.: 8.20 a.m. to 01.10 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8.20 a.m. to 12.00 noon

SECONDARY And HIGHER SECONDARY

  • Mon to Fri.: 7.55 a.m. to 01.20 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7.55 a.m. to 12.00 noon

Students are required to maintain a minimum of 85% attendance throughout the academic year to be eligible to appear for the final promotion examinations, as per Gujarat State Board guidelines and Jesuit educational standards.

Parents can meet the Principal by prior appointment or during official visiting hours. Class teachers and subject teachers may be met during scheduled Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTM) or with written permission from the school office.

No. Mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, and cameras are strictly prohibited on the school premises. Any unauthorized electronic item brought to school will be confiscated by authorities.

Loyola Hall offers extensive sports and co-curricular programs including football, cricket, basketball, skating, gymnastics, debate club, science club, music, drama, Scouts & Guides, and NCC.