The NSS/YRC Units & Eco Club of St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Mapusa observed Van Mahotsav Week on 6th July,2024 on the School Campus. The Vice-Principal of the Vocational Stream, Mr. Brian Duarte addressed the gathering and spoke of the importance of Van Mahotsav Week.
Mr. Nilkant Shet, Former Chemistry Teacher was the Chief Guest of the day. In his address, the Chief Guest spoke about the importance of plants& appealed students to nurture them like children. He spoke of the beauty of nature that has the ability to transform violent person into a calm one tackling pollution by planting more trees. The program conclude with planting of fig tree by the Chief Guest & the students planted different medicinal plants.

The NSS/ YRC and Eco Club of St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Mapusa celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June, 2024 at 9:00a.m. in the Ark Hall.
Adv. Vaibhav Pilankar, an Art of Living Teacher was invited as the resource person on the occasion. The resource person demonstrated yog asanas and pranayam to the students and encouraged the students to practice yoga and breathing exercises on a daily basis. The session was attended by students of XI Arts & Commerce.