SJOBA is an association of alumnus from St. John's Chandigarh that works on certain values and principles of promoting integrity and unity among its members. There are about 3700 members in the association and is managed by choosing executive of the organization every year. The main focus of the organization is on issuing rights of all the children and to protect them against injustices prevailing in the society. SJOBA works socially on several events throughout the year like blood donation camps or providing vocational counseling for students at the end of each year. There are other sports events like cricket or football matches between old boys and present school team, which is quite an interesting event. SJOBA also organizes educational co-curricular events like debate annually for senior students and an annual quiz competition in the school.
Other recreational activities organized by the old boys association include SJOBA Thunderbolt Rally in March, SJOBA winter Fest in December, which has interesting activities like cultural evenings, treasure hunt and a Ball dance named Winter-ball. In November SJOBA mini marathon is also organized by the association. Besides these there are several other events like teacher's day, badminton tournament, Diwali Sweets distribution or senior sports day, in which SJOBA actively contributes to make them successful. Functioning for past 30 years, this association strives to enhance the quality of education and life of all the children not only in the school but also in the society. The organization sponsors children from the economically backward front and helps the school by providing sports facilities and financial contribution. A scholarship program is also run by the SJOBA association for students who are talented academically or in sports.
Events Calendar
| Event | Date | Details | |
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| Soccer & Pedal Career counseling Motivational Talks Treasure Hunt Cycling |
26th to 29th June 2025 |
6 a side Soccer at School premises. Pedal at Chandigarh Club. Dates from School Dates from School Merged with Winter Fest as yet. |
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| Blood Donation | May 2025 | At School Auditorium. Needs to be coinciding with parent Teacher meeting day. The blood donation shall be followed by Pizza lunch for students whose parents have donated blood on the date decided by the School. | |
| Marathon Senior Sports day Off Roading four wheelers |
5th or 6th April 2025 | Flag off from the school. | |
| Sjoba Rally | 27th Feb., 28th Feb., 1st March, 2nd March | Scrutiny on 27th at School premises and Ceremonial Flag off from School premises. 2nd March evening closure at school premises and Prize distribution at Chandigarh Club. | |
| John’s v/s sjoba Cricket | 26th January 2025 | At School premises. | |
| Golf Tournament | 12th or 19th Jan. 2025 | Final date after confirmation from club. | |
| WINTER FEST 2024 Treasure Hunt Cultural evening Winter Ball | 15th December , 20th December , 21st December | Flag off from the school. At School premises. At Shivalik Country Club( Previously known as Gymkhana Club. | |
| Cyclothon | 9th or 10th Nov.24 | ||
| Night Cricket | 24th ,25th ,26th & 27th of October 2024 | At school premises. Light Dinner on all days. Prize distribution on 27th October at school premises. | |
| TSD Rally | Scrutiny on 27th Sept.TSD Rally event on 28th & 29th Sept.2024 | Scrutiny at School premises and ceremonial flag off from school. 29th evening closure at school premises and Prize distribution at Chandigarh Club front lawn. | |
| Racquet Tournament | 6th, 7th & 8th September 2024 | At School Auditorium. Practice days 4th & 5th Sept.2024 | |
| Teacher’s Day | 5th Sept.2024 | Movie show at DT Mall followed by Lunch at Hotel Lalit. | |
| President’s & Friends of Sjoba Dinner | 31st August 2024 | At Chandigarh Club New Hall. | |
