St. Xavier’s High School • Barabati Stadium Campus • Cuttack
The Academic Chronicle
The Lead Story
A Month of Heritage, Harmony & Growth
As we step into the month of August, we continue our journey of learning, growth, and character building.
This month brings opportunities to celebrate our environment, our nation’s rich heritage, and the values of unity, compassion, and togetherness. We sincerely thank our parents for their constant support and partnership in nurturing our students.
“As August unfolds, may every challenge become a lesson, every effort a success, and every day a blessing.”
National Celebration • School Feature
15 August 2026
India’s 79th Independence Day
Our school will proudly celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day with patriotic spirit and enthusiasm. The celebration will include the National Flag Hoisting Ceremony, patriotic songs, cultural performances, speeches and other inspiring presentations by our students. Students are expected to attend the programme in complete school uniform and uphold the dignity of this national occasion.
CEREMONY National Flag Hoisting Ceremony
STUDENT PARTICIPATION Patriotic Songs • Cultural Performances • Speeches
OCCASION 15 August 2026
Environment
Guardians of Our Planet
August opens with a strong emphasis on environmental awareness and sustainable living.
3–8 August 2026
Environment Week
St. Xavier’s High School will observe Environment Week with great enthusiasm to promote environmental awareness and sustainable living.
Plantation Drives
Cleanliness Campaigns
Poster-Making
Slogan Writing
Eco-Friendly Activities
Raksha for Nature
25 August — a school-wide activity reinforcing the idea that caring for nature is a shared responsibility.
August Activity Desk
Mark Your Calendar
The month combines school-wide observances with activities designed for different learning stages.
12 August 2026
International Youth Day
Special Assembly
School Activity
21 August 2026
Rakhi Celebration
Special Assembly
Foundational Stage
21 August 2026
Rakhi Making
Primary Stage
29 August 2026
Documentary Viewing
Secondary VII–VIII
31 August 2026
Clay / Dough Activity
Foundational • Bagless Day
31 August 2026
Bagless Day
Primary Stage
31 August 2026
Mock Parliament
Secondary IX–X • Bagless Day
Academic & Family Desk
Progress Through Partnership
August brings an important opportunity for parents and teachers to come together to review academic progress and support student development.
8 August 2026 • Periodic Test-I / Unit Test-I
Parent–Teacher Meeting
The Parent–Teacher Meeting will be held on 8 August 2026 for the declaration and discussion of the Periodic Test-I / Unit Test-I results.
Parents are requested to attend the meeting and interact with teachers regarding their child’s academic performance, behaviour and overall progress.
Regular Attendance
Students should attend school regularly and maintain punctuality.
Study Habits
Parents are encouraged to support children in reading daily and maintaining healthy study habits at home.
School Communication
Parents are requested to check the school diary and school communication regularly.
August Holidays
26 August 2026 Eid-E-Milad
28 August 2026 Raksha Bandhan
The school circular also notes a Special Assembly on account of Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Eid-e-Milad) & Raksha Bandhan, extending wishes for peace, harmony and goodwill.
The Month at a Glance
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August Thought
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As August unfolds, may every challenge become a lesson, every effort a success, and every day a blessing.
August 2026 • St. Xavier’s High School
School Information
Stay Connected
Regular communication between school and home remains an important part of every student’s progress. Please keep the school diary and official communication channels regularly checked.
Important Reminders
Students should attend school regularly and maintain punctuality.
Homework and class assignments must be completed on time.
Students must wear the prescribed school uniform with proper grooming.
Parents should check the school diary and school communication regularly.
Children should be encouraged to read daily and maintain healthy study habits.
As August unfolds, may every challenge become a lesson, every effort a success, and every day a blessing. We thank our parents for their constant support and partnership in nurturing our students.
Dr. Priyadarshi Nayak
Director Principal – St. Xavier’s High School, Cuttack District Coordinator, CBSE – Cuttack & Jagatsinghpur Chairman – CBSE, Sahodaya School Complex Eastern Chapter, Odisha
