The first day of the 91st Annual Day celebrations of St. Joseph’s Academy, Dehradun, was held on 19th November 2025. The program opened with a prayer and the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, setting a reverent and uplifting tone for the evening. The school had the honour of welcoming the Chief Guest, Shri Anand Bardhan, IAS, Hon’ble Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand.

Principal Rev. Bro. Joseph M. Joseph, with Junior School Coordinator Mrs. Vimi Sondhi and Kindergarten Coordinator Mrs. S. Lepcha, presented the Annual Report, highlighting the year’s achievements, new initiatives, and the collective progress of the Junior School. Their combined efforts showcased the school’s commitment to nurturing confident, creative, and well-rounded young learners.

The students then enthralled the audience with the musical “Into the Enchanted Lands,” showcasing expressive performances, vibrant energy, and seamless teamwork.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest lauded the Academy for providing every child the opportunity to shine and emphasised the importance of fostering creativity, character, and values from an early age.

The school was honoured to welcome Mr. Ashish Tripathi, IRS, Additional Director General (Vigilance), Central Board of Direct Taxes, New Delhi, as the Chief Guest. His esteemed presence added great significance to the occasion. Principal Rev. Bro. Joseph M. Joseph, with Junior School Coordinator Mrs. Vimi Sondhi and Kindergarten Coordinator Mrs. S. Lepcha, presented an overview of the Junior School’s continued growth, creativity, and achievements.

Through the musical 'Into the Enchanted Lands,' the students demonstrated their incredible storytelling skills, leaving the audience in awe of their talent and dedication.

The Chief Guest praised the School for nurturing confident learners and applauded the students for their remarkable performance. Reflecting on his own days at SJA, he spoke of the lifelong friendships and strong foundation the institution gives its students. He concluded by encouraging the children to be kind, work hard, and always take pride in being Josephites.

DAY 3

St. Joseph’s Academy commenced its grand series of celebrations with its 91st Annual Day Programme which spanned over three days, first witnessing the Junior School Programme on 21st November 2025, where an extraordinary 1400 young performers came together on stage. The Junior School presented the delightful play 'Into the Enchanted Lands: The Adventures of Daniyal' , a vibrant production filled with colour, energy and imagination. Their radiant costumes, expressive performances and days of hard work drew admiration from the audience and particularly from the Chief Guest, Mr. Ashish Tripathi, IRS, an alumnus of the Batch of ’98. He encouraged the children to cherish their childhood, enjoy their school journey and value the foundation that SJA provides—one that had shaped his own life. The school proudly announced that SJA is ranked 1st in Uttarakhand and 4th in India. Although Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami could not attend due to prior commitments, he addressed the students through a digital message conveying his blessings and appreciation.

The celebrations continued on 21st November 2025, when SJA warmly welcomed the grandparents of students from the Middle and Senior School to witness the spectacular play 'The Legend of Elysium' . A total of 1430 students participated in the day’s programme. The event was graced by Hon’ble Education and Cabinet Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Dhan Singh Rawat.

Continuing with the celebrations on 22nd November 2025, the school saw a huge gathering of the parents of the josephites and the school Alumni where Shri Satpal Maharaj Cabinet Minister of Uttarakhand was invited as the Chief Guest who could not attend the function due to prior commitments, but shared a digital message congratulating the students for their hardwork and tenacity. Shri Satpal Maharaj was represented by his daughter-in-law, Princess Mohena Kumari Singh of Rewa. Known for her royal heritage and artistic achievements, Princess Mohena has an inspiring journey—educated in Mumbai, trained at the Terence Lewis Dance Academy, a finalist on Dance India Dance Season 3, later contributing to major Bollywood films, award shows, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and popular digital platforms RIMORAV Vlogs and Mohena Vlogs. Her transformative Vipassana experience led her toward a spiritually grounded life, blending creativity with service.

The Annual Report 2025–26 presented by the Middle and Senior School Coordinators highlighted the year's achievements, events and interschool participation. Two long-serving teachers, Mr. Rajesh Ahuja and Mr. Sumit Gupta, were honoured for 25 years of dedicated service.

The event also celebrated academic excellence for the school toppers of the year 2023-24 and 2024-25.

The highlight of 21st and 22nd November 2025 was the enthralling play The Legend of Elysium, scripted and directed by Mr. Dev Nautiyal (Head of Dance Department). Set in a mystical realm sustained by the sacred Soul’s Stone, the production depicted the battle between greedy infiltrators and native guardians led by a heroic saviour. The mesmerising grand finale choreographed by the Dance Department added to the event’s magnificence.

The Principal, Rev. Bro. Joseph M. Joseph, presented a token of gratitude to the Chief Guest, who praised the exceptional performances of the 1430 participating students, their discipline and artistic excellence. The celebration concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by the School Head Boy and Head Girl, marking the culmination of festivities that also honoured 150 years of the Patrician Brothers’ Congregation in India (since 1875) and the Silver Jubilee of the State of Uttarakhand.