St. Xavier College, Jalukie Annual Sports and Games Day closing ceremony was held on 31st March, 2021 at Xaverite Stadium with Minister for Higher Education & Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along as the Special Guest. The function was attended by DC Peren, Sentiwapang Aier, Advisor, SCERT, IPR & Village Guards, Toshi Wungtung and Bishop of Kohima, Rev. Dr. James Thoppil as the Guests of Honour.

            Speaking on the occasion, Temjen Imna Along said that Catholic Institutions have 100 percent education policy for the upcoming youths in the State. He said many students who have passed out from Catholic Institutions are leaders in many areas and praise worthy services are rendered by them. He lamented on the gruesome incident which took place on 22nd March, 2021 at Lamhainamdi Village stating that killing, in any section of the society, is unacceptable and urged the gathering to condemn such kind of heinous act. Along also encouraged the gathering to make sure that peace prevails in the land. Anger belongs to everyone but the character of peace does not show one's weakness but instead shows one's strength through hard times, Imna Along added.

            The Minister encouraged the people to be strong and bold while calling upon the students to do their best and work hard. He hoped that determined and hardworking students will come out of St. Xavier College to rebuild the foundation of the people by being hardworking. Imna Along also urged the students to be a good citizens and be responsible citizen in maintaining peace and prosperity.

            Advisor, SCERT, IPR & VG, Toshi Wungtung while encouraging the students, mentioned that education is the manifestation of men and women to perfection and it also has a very wide circumference which requires mental and physical development. The Advisor also encouraged the students to keep up with good discipline and refrain from using drugs and alcohol abuse while calling upon them to be agents of peace and reconciliation in the society.

            Other highlights included traditional dances, march past from the Parade Contingents and song performances by the students.

                                                                                                (DPRO & IA, Peren)