“United to Shine, Inspired to Lead”
The Crossian Meet –2026 was a landmark celebration of unity, leadership, creativity and the enduring spirit of Crossian education, held at Holy Cross E.M. High School, Nandirajuthota, on 2nd and 3rd October 2026. Bringing together around 600 students from five Holy Cross institutions such as Gudivada, Kollipara, Makkuva, Nellore and Nandirajuthota; the meet transformed the campus into a vibrant arena of talent, teamwork and shared aspirations.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Rev. Sr. Helen Daisy, the Provincial Superior,and Dr. Amarlapudi Shekar, Managing Director, State Minority Finance Corporation, as Chief Guest. The ceremony unfolded with prayer, March Past followed by float procession, flag hoisting, ceremonial lamp lighting and inspiring messages that set the tone for two days of meaningful encounter and healthy competition. The Crossian Torch Relay, symbolising unity, courage, sportsmanship and leadership, culminated in the formal declaration of the Crossian Meet-2026 open.
A special highlight was the creative float procession, through which the participating teams expressed their institutional identity, values and creativity. The colourful presentation of floats, rich in symbolism and imagination, added grandeur to the occasion and reflected the diversity united by one Crossian spirit.
The two-day Crossian Meet featured a wide range of sporting events, including volleyball, kabaddi, through ball, kho-kho, relay races, running, shot put and long jump, alongside literary, intellectual and creative competitions such as quiz, Spell Bee, debate, painting, creative writing, vegetable carving, mime and mystery clue challenge. Every event offered students opportunities to discover their potential, cultivate discipline, strengthen friendships and experience the joy of collective achievement.
More than a competition, the Crossian Meet became a celebration of belonging, an expression of educational excellence and a living witness to the Crossian values of Love, Knowledge and Justice. It brought together young minds in an atmosphere of mutual respect, enthusiasm and fraternity, nurturing not merely winners in the arena but confident, compassionate and responsible leaders for tomorrow.
The Crossian Meet-2026 will remain a cherished milestone in the history of Crossian education—a powerful reminder that when young people unite in purpose, celebrate their gifts and lead with values, they become a beacon of hope for the future.
The meet concluded with a renewed spirit of unity, mutual appreciation and commitment among the participating students and institutions. The Crossian Meet – 2026 marked a significant step in strengthening inter-school collaboration and nurturing the next generation of responsible and service-oriented leaders in the Tenali Province.
United to Shine. Inspired to Lead. Empowered to Serve.
