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The long-term vision is to offer our students a menu of overseas experiences so that each one can have the opportunity to study abroad, a unique exposure that will enhance the students competence and maturity.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Every year, usually sometime after the Spring Festival, our school administrators gather for a few days to converse about whats going on in Xavier School and the work of education in general. These annual meetings, which we have somewhat unimaginatively called Institutional Planning Workshop, are deliberately held off campus to remind us that we need to step back from our daily routines in order to see the Big Picture. For three days, we use resources such as the 2006 McCann Intergenerational Study and Thomas Friedmans The World Is Flat to provoke reflection and discussion. We discuss the emerging world of our students and grapple with the different issues and challenges of todays educators. We engage in animated discussions, as well as heated debates. We ask ourselves: How can we make the Xavier Education more engaging and more effective in this new world? The 2006 McCann Intergenerational Study revealed the increasingly dominant role of digital technology and the internet in the lives of the youth. The findings of this research led to a series of spirited conversations from which emerged Xavier Schools strategic directions for the next five years. As I have presented to the Xavier School Community in various forums, we have formulated a threepronged long-term strategy for Xavier School: Innovation, Information Communications Technology, and Internationalization. INNOVATIONS. For the past years, we have been adopting many innovations in the curriculum. Among these are the Flexible Curriculum in Grade 7 and now, on its second year, the Xavier Electives for high school (XELECT), which offers a better-rounded curriculum through its variety of elective courses designed to help our students develop abilities and interests to make career decisions in the future. Also on its second year is our Mentoring Program, which has been launched to provide personal care for every single student.

Photo by Mr. Bebot Meru, Asian Dragon Magazine

INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY. Two years ago, Xavier School established a partnership with Apple Singapore in order to explore and develop new ways of teaching and learning made possibleand demanded byt o d a y s technologies. The schools 1-to-1 Computer-Based Instruction Experiment is now on its second year with more teachers participating in the experiment and sharing what they learn. The reason for this effort is the belief that the correct and effective use of IT tools in classroom instruction will not only make education more interesting and lively, but will also promote more student-centered learning and greater collaboration. INTERNATIONALIZATION. Perhaps the more dramatic strides in the last few years were made in the area of Internationalization. The Xavier China Experience (XCE) in Grade 7, which started in Xiamen and has been relocated to Guangzhou, has been expanded and is now on its fifth year. A similar program in Beijing will be offered to our fourth year high school students this year. The long-term vision is to offer our students a menu of overseas experiences so that each one can have the opportunity to study abroad, a unique exposure that will enhance the students competence and maturity. The use of international examinations as benchmark tools will provide important insights to allow us to continue improving the curriculum and standards of the school over the mid- to long-term period. By focusing on these three priority areas, we hope to bring the Xavier Education to the next level, where we can equip our students with 21 st -century thinking and working skills, skills that are so crucial if we want our students to become leaders-for-others who will let their light shine and more importantly share their light in service of those in need.
Fr. Johnny C. Go, SJ P re si de nt

CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
It has always been the ambition of Xavier School to open its educational facilities to any qualified boy who might be interested in a Xavier education. The door has never been closed to any qualified boy just because he cannot afford the fees and expenses of the school. In school year 2007-2008, the Xavier School Educational & Trust Fund (XSETF) spent P14.7 million to cover the expenses of 259 scholars. With the same feeling of gratitude and happiness that we welcome donations to our capital fund, we also welcome scholars who can become part of the Xavier family and hopefully be prepared for the trials and difficulties of the world. In the coming years, with the help of generous donors, we hope to continually increase the number of scholars supported by XSETF. Our goal is to have a school where 25% of the students receive aid in one form or another. We are still far from this goal but it is a good and worthy target that we all can work for.

A m b. B i e nv e ni do Tan, Jr. Chai rm an X S ETF B oard of Truste e s

AN EXPANDED XAVIER CHINA EXPERIENCE IN GUANGZHOU Last years Xavier China Experience (XCE) for the Grade 7 students was expanded to accommodate 120 students, double the number of the previous year. This time, Xavier found a new partner school in Guangzhou, South China Normal University. The change in venue allowed the students to make a special pilgrimage to the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier in Shangchuan, the island off the coast of Guangdong Province where the schools patron, St. Francis Xavier, died. The study tour was also enriched with educational trips to famous tourist spots like University Island, the Chen Clan Academy, the botanical garden, and the safari zoo. IMMERSION IN BEIJING During the semestral break, a special XCE was offered to 45 select students of the High 3 who participated in Footsteps in Time. In partnership with The Little Entreprene (Singapore), this program was an intensive week-long immersion in Beijing that offered different learning activities on leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Xavier School selected entrepreneurship as the immersion platform because of the character traits that define an entrepreneur. Through fun challenges like The Rescue Mission in the Forbidden City, Trekking the Great Wall, and the Travel Bazaar, the boys were tested on their boldness, creativity, tenacity, and self-confidence. At the end of the trip, each group of five students was tasked to come up with a business plan that showcased their skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.

HSK CHINESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST Last year, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK), or Chinese Language Proficiency Test, the international exam given to students all over the world studying Chinese, was administered to the High 4 students in October. The exam had three parts, measuring skills in listening, grammar, and reading comprehension. The results exceeded the schools expectations. Nearly 75% of the students passed and received a basic level certification that signifies they are adequately equipped to communicate for day-to-day living in China. Of these, 10% were certified with a grade of A, with an advanced level of proficiency that qualifies them to pursue collegelevel studies in China. The HSK will continue to be given to the students in fourth year high school to monitor their proficiency and provide a basis for the continuing enhancements to the Reformed Chinese curriculum. SINGAPORES INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATIONS (iPSLE) Xavier School has consistently posted rising acceptance rates for three of the top universities in the Philippines, including a bumper crop of merit scholars for last year. However, in the global context, Singapore has been the benchmark for academic excellence for many years in Asia. Recognizing the importance to look overseas to continue to raise standards, the school administered the International Primary School Leaving Examinations (iPSLE) to Grade 7 students in August. The iPSLE is the international version of the qualifying exam for secondary education in Singapore. The exam results will be an important benchmark for Xavier to track the students competencies over a period of time, particularly in Math and Science where Singapore students are recognized as the best in the world. The exam, covering English (oral and written), Math, and Science, will be a good indicator of the quality of the Xavier curriculum and the effectiveness of the methodology used for instruction. The exam results will also provide clear directions towards raising the quality of the Xavier education to international standards.

SINGAPORE MATH and SCIENCE

Xavier School will begin using Singapore textbooks in Math for various levels from Nursery to High 1, and in Science for Grade 7 and High 1. By adopting these materials, the school will shift the learning orientation to a more heuristic approach. The Singapore Math program features: (1) a spiraling integrated curriculum, (2) a thrust on problem solving, and (3) the use of bar-model in teaching word problems. By focusing on problem solving for Math, and the inquiry method for Science, a greater capacity for critical thinking in students will be developed.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM (IBDP)

The IBDP is a pre-university diploma program that utilizes international standards in carrying out an integrated curriculum. Its global character prepares students to live and to lead in an increasingly interdependent world. The school will continue to learn more about the IB Diploma Program features, consult the various stakeholders of Xavier, and train key staff and Xavier teachers regarding IB-related matters for the possible introduction of the IBDP in two to three years.

This will prepare and qualify our students for tertiary education in many of the leading universities worldwide. The first students likely to benefit from this program are the current High 1 students of SY 08-09.

ENRICHED CURRICULUM
New work electives and enrichment activities will be offered in the XELECT Program of the high school and the Flexible Curriculum of Grade 7. The Mentoring Program for Grade 4 to High 4 will be complemented by a Study Hall period for Grade 1 to Grade 3 to ensure completion of assignments and to cultivate good study habits.

With the revamped Integrated Computer Education Department (ICED), the school began accelerating the adoption of IT tools for 1-to-1 computer-based instruction. As a start, all the High 4 classrooms were equipped last year with a media projector and pull-down screen. The Grade School computer labs were upgraded with Dell desktop computers with LCD monitors for up to 40 students; and most of the areas around campus now allow internet access via WIFI. The experiments in computer-based instruction proved successful. For SY 08-09, this method will be expanded to include more subjects. The school has acquired 40 ASUS EEE units for the High School, housed in rolling carts for flexible use. The Grade School CED lab was also converted to Mac to familiarize Grade 5 to Grade 7 students with the Mac environment. In May 2008, ICED launched the UBUNTU Operating System that contains exciting programs that can be applied in education. The CED teachers will be instructing the students on the use of UBUNTU Office applications this school year.

Xavier School Educational & Trust Fund, Inc.

The Golden Choice fund drive surpassed the target of raising P100 million for the scholarship fund by the end of the Golden Jubilee (SY 2006-2007). This was achieved, in large part, through the concerted efforts and generous donations of hundreds of individuals stepping up in the home-stretch, resulting in a 33% increase in the fund size, over P38 million added, during the final year of the campaign. It is worthwhile to note that the above included over 800 parents who made voluntary contributions at enrollment to help defray the cost of tuition for the scholars for that school year. This is a powerful message to the entire Xavier community that the schools campaign to build a culture of sharing and solidarity among Xavier families is taking root and spreading.

XSETF TOTAL FUND BALANCE

m i l l i o n )
200

150

1 54

1 67

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100

116 88 58 37

50

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ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSE

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14.7 12 . 9
10

13.4 11.3

13.4

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5

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AVERAGE COST PER SCHOLAR

P50,000

53,052 48,864

56,757 50,376 51,938

P40,000

37,218
P30,000

P20,000

P10,000

0 02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08

The average cost per scholar was computed based on total amount of subsidies divided by the total number of students that received financial assistance. This number includes those given full scholarships as well as those who received partial subsidy based on their respective needs.

Thanks to the continuing generosity of Xavier benefactors, the seed money of the Xavier School Educational & Trust Fund Inc. (XSETF) has continued to increase, up to P167 M as of April 2008. In the past school year, the Fund received fresh donations from alumni (individual and batch), parents, student organizations, and private foundations. (See list of donors on pp. 16 to 18.) However, still more donations are needed to make the Fund self-sufficient. The low interest rate environment and the rising cost of education continue to be the XSETF's major challenges to be able to support the growing requirements of educating less fortunate but deserving boys. The modest 8.4% growth in the fund last year was offset by the close to 10% increase in Grant-in-Aid (GIA) expense for scholars. In light of this, and the schools objective of increasing the scholar population, the XSETF will continue to be a major focus for donations in the midterm.

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Expanding the Reach of the GIA Scholarship Program

Following the direction in 2005 to expand the reach of the Grant-in-Aid (GIA) program, the school has succeeded in finding qualified candidates every year to add to the scholar population. These scholars are actively sought through the assistance of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industries, the Grand Family Associations, various Family and Hometown Associations, and from other private entities and individuals. Last year, the school was able to recruit three scholars through referrals coming from the Volunteer Fire Brigades of Leveriza and Caloocan, areas with sizeable concentrations of Chinese-Filipino residents. Three years into this effort, Xavier School has succeeded in increasing the number of students benefiting from the program by 26, comprising around 10% of the current scholar population. The school's efforts do not end at recruitment of qualified scholars. Xavier School is also extending the appropriate support and monitoring to improve the chances of the scholar's successful completion of his Xavier education. From 3.7% of the student population 10 years ago, the school has increased and maintained a level of 6.4% scholar population over the last three years. Xavier School will continue this proactive search to add more qualified scholars. This will not only benefit the scholars themselves but the entire community as well. The formation of the Xavier student can only be enhanced by the greater diversity which, in turn, can promote a stronger culture of sharing and solidarity among Xavier families.

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A Scholar's Message of Thanks

Never in my entire life have I imagined that I could actually do a lot of things in a span of a very limited time. It never occurred to me that I could lead an entire class as its class president, nor did I imagine that I could be a part of Dance X that revolutionized the dance troupe of Xavier School by winning the recently concluded Skechers Streetdance Battle. Never in my entire life did I imagine that I could act, that I could model, that I could stage a play, that I could write, that I could be the head of our grade school yearbook, that I could be a volleyball varsity member, that I could serve my batchmates as their Grade 7 batch representative, that I could do all of these things while still balancing them with my studies. But this would never have happened if it werent because of you guys. Your assistance has really gone a long way in helping students like me explore the endless possibilities their lives have to offer. The door that leads to these possibilities had been shut right in front of our faces because of unfortunate circumstances; but you unhesitatingly forged the key that helped open that door. More than the financial assistance, you have also helped us become more confident, confident that there are people who believe in us and are very much willing to sacrifice for our education. Furthermore, more than the money, security is the greatest gift from you guys, the security of a brighter future because of our Xavier education. I have been consistently active in our school activities, mainly because of my passion to return what you have shared with me. I know that my efforts are not enough as compared to the help you have offered me, but I promise that I will give everything back when the right time comes. All of us know that there are still people out there who are very much deserving of a quality education. A lot of them are just too reluctant to approach a very prestigious school like Xavier. I hope that we can reach out to them. Let us take the initiative to help them achieve their dreams and goals. Let us all help each other to push them to their limits and live, fully, their God-given lives.

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GUARDIANS OF THE TRUST

Xavier School Educational & Trust Fund, Inc. Board of Trustees
(SY 2007 - 2008)

Founding

Donors

Amb. Bienvenido Tan, Jr., Chairman Rev. Johnny C Go, SJ President

Mr. Francis Chua Mr. Joselito Campos, Jr. Mr. Carlos Chung Mr. Johnip Cua Mr. Peter Gaw Mr. Emerson Go Dr. Kelly Salvador Mr. Miguel Tan Mr. Frederick Tiu Mr. Gregorio Yu Rev. Ismael Zuloaga

Adriano C. Dy Alfredo Ching Allied Banking Corporation Alumni Association of Xavier School 1989-1990 Andrew Gotianun Antonio Lim Benjamin Ching Bienvenido Tan, Jr. CFC-URC Corporation Chua Limco Chung Tiong Tay David C. Ong David Lim (Class 1975) Don Norberto Ty Foundation, Inc. Don Que Pe Doa Salustiana Dee Foundation, Inc. Dynavision Development Corporation Eastern Textile Mills Edward Gan Edward Sy (Class 1967) Edwin Q. Dy Buncio (Class 1969) Enrico Realty Corporation Equitable Banking Corporation Family of Ching Tan Family of Khu Yek Chiong George Young, Sr. Gotuaco & Sun Interasia Invest Industries Corporation International Fortune Company Corporation James T. Pek John Chan Bun Pok Jose Choa Jose L. Sy Jose Tiong Jose Yao Campos Jose Yulo, Jr.

Josephine Ong Konrad Dustin L. Ting Lance Gokongwei (Class 1983) Larry & Pat Leonidez P. Gonzalez LTR Group Luis Ang Mariano K. Tan Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo Cojuangco Mr. & Mrs. Ernesto Go Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Dee Mr. & Mrs. Go Kee Ging Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lu Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wong Mr. & Mrs. Tim Kim Peng Mr. & Mrs. Wongchuking Mr. & Mrs. Yang Pao Wang Pablo & Esperanza Tan Permaline Group Ralph Nubla Ramon Cojuangco Reliable Electric Roberto del Rosario Romeo Chan (Class 1966) Romeo Co, Sr. Rosalina Vidal Rufo Colayco Samuel L. Lee Susan Ong Tirso Rivilla United Laboratories, Inc. Universal Textiles Uy de Baron Family Yao Shiong Shio Xavier '72 Dragons Foundation, Inc. Xavier School Parents Auxiliary 1980 Xavier School Jesuit Community Xavier School Parents Choir 1993

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ALL FOR XAVIER

Order of the Order of the

White Crane

Golden Pheasant

Donations of P5 million and above qualify for the Order of the White Cra. The donor will have the right to name a choice facility in the school campus. A donation of P5 million can finance the full tuition, miscellaneous fees, books, supplies, transportation and meals of two (2) scholars from Nursery to High School.

Donations of P2 million qualify for the Order of the Golden Pheasant. The donors name will appear in the XSETF Donors Board and be acknowledged in the annual graduation souvenir programme. A donation of P2 million can finance the full tuition, miscellaneous fees, books and supplies of one (1) scholar from Nursery to High School.

Angelo King Foundation, Inc. Chua Giok Hong & Chan Siok Yun

Alumni Association of Xavier School 2001-2005 Jose Yao Campos O.T. Kang Scholarship Foundation San Miguel Corporation Wilson Sy (Class 1970) Family of John Tiu Ka Cho, Sr. Xavier '72 Dragons Foundation, Inc. Xavier School Parents' Auxiliary 2006-2007

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Peacock
Donations of P1 million qualify for the Order of the Peacock . The donors name will appear in the XSETF Donors Board. A donation of P1 million can finance the full tuition of one (1) scholar from Nursery to Grade 7.
Ang Biao (Class 1967) Ben Chan Kok Bin Jefferson G. Cheng (Class 1981) Dolmar Real Estate Development Corporation The French Baker Emerson Go (Class 1965) William C. Go Wee Kong (Class 1960) Lance Gokongwei (Class 1983) Koa Sun Len & Go Chu Ai La Suerte Cigar & Cigarette Factory Lamco Family Vicente T. Lim Alfonso & Mary Ng Family of Mr. Ralph Nubla, Sr. Willy Ocier (Class 1973) Vicente A. Perez, Sr. Procter & Gamble Family of Pablo Alcazar Tan Unioil Group Wongchuking Foundation Robert T. Yao & Lee Eng Yao Greg & Zsa Zsa Yu Xavier School Class of 1965 Xavier School Class of 1973 Xavier School Class of 1975 Xavier School Class of 1979 XS80 Luceat Lux Fund Foundation, Inc. Xavier School Class of 1981 Xavier School Class of 2008 Xavier Grade School Class of 2005 AAXS 2002 Homecoming Committee Classes '62,'67,'72,'77,'82,'87,'92,'97,'02 AAXS 2003 Homecoming Committee Classes '63,'68,'73,'78,'83,'88,'93,'98,'03 AAXS 2004 Homecoming Committee Classes '64,'69,'74,'79,'84,'89,'94,'99,'04 Donations in memory of: Fr. Jean Desautels, SJ Fr. Cornelius Pineau, SJ Fr. Daniel Clifford, SJ Fr. Louis Papilla, SJ Fr. Jose Caycedo, SJ Fr. Rafael Cortina, SJ Francisco R. Marquez

Order of the

Indicates donations received from new donors or previous benefactors who made fresh donations during the period SY 2007 - 2008.

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ALL FOR XAVIER

Order of the

Eastern Egret
A donation of P100,000 qualifies for the Order of the Easte rn Egre tand can finance the full tuition, miscellaneous fees, books and supplies of one (1) scholar for one school year.

Xavier School Class of 1966 Xavier School Class of 1978 Xavier School Class of 1982 Xavier School Class of 2002 Xavier School Class of 2003 Xavier School Class of 2006 Xavier School Class of 2007 AAXS 2005 Homecoming Committee Classes '65,'70,'75,'80,'85,'90,'95,'00,'05 Xavier Grade School Student Council 2004-2008 Artemis Salt Corporation Beeline Foods Corporation Campos, Lanuza & Co. Michael Sy Chua Edward Christopher Dee Dona Salustiana Dee Foundation, Inc. William T. Gatchalian

Mr.& Mrs. Reynaldo O. Go Mr. & Mrs. Lua Benino de Ocampo Mr. & Mrs. Gregorio Z. Sycip Symbiosis 2007 Symbiosis 2008 Charlie Tan (Class 1990) & Henry Tan (Class 1993) Elena P. Tan Foundation, Inc. Mariano John Tan, Jr. (Class 1979) Salome Tan Foundation UBS AG United Laboratories, Inc. Wongchuking Holdings, Inc. Donation in memory of Mr. Antonio B. Yu

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Indicates donations received from new donors or previous benefactors who made fresh donations during the period SY 2007 - 2008.

THE GIFT OF A XAVIER EDUCATION

Xavier School welcomes donations of any amount for the scholarship fund. Donations should be made to the Xavier School Educational and Trust Fund Inc. (XSETF). The XSETF is an accredited donee institution recognized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). All donations to the fund are 100% taxdeductable. Please request for an Official Receipt and Certificate of Donation. For inquiries and donations, please call the XSETF Development Office at 723-0481 loc. 1428 and look for Ms. Bambi Chua.

BUILDING BRIDGES
The Vision of Xavier School South

Xavier School has a strong heritage of building bridges. From its founding by Jesuit missionaries from China, the school has been building the bridge between the Chinese and the Christian faith, and between the Chinese community and the larger Filipino society. Over the decades, Xavier has buttressed these bridges, first, by encouraging Chinese-Filipinos to help in nation-building, especially by serving the poor and marginalized; and second, by challenging the Xavier community to live the faith in a more moral and sacramental way. After fifty years, Xavier finds itself facing fresh challenges in building new bridges: to take advantage of the opportunities offered by an emergent China, to prepare our graduates for the global marketplace, and to reach out to a new community in the south.

By 2012, a new Xavier School will open in Canlubang, where 25% of the students will be scholars.
The work begins. Luceat Lux!

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Xavier School South

TO SLEX VIA STA. ROSA
CITY CENTER SOUTH CITY CENTER

EAST CAMPUS

TO SLEX VIA SILANGAN & MALITLIT

TO TAGAYTAY
CENTRAL DISTRICT

XSS SITE
WEST SAN CRISTOBAL

SOUTHERN GATEWAY

TO SLEX VIA MAYAPA TO STAR VIA CALAMBA

UPLAND DISTRICT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT

The Xavier South campus will rise on a 15-hectare lot centrally located in the Ayala development of Nuvali in the former Canlubang Estate. The school will cater to the growing number of Chinese Filipinos residing in the areas south of Metro Manila. The site was blessed on February 16, 2007, the same day the Deed of Donation was signed between Xavier School and the donors, Ayala Land and the Yulo Family. The Campus Master Plan, which will designate land utilization and identify campus layout and phased development, will be completed and approved by end of 2008.

XAVIER SCHOOL / XSETF ANNUAL REPORT SY 07- 08 PRODUCED AUGUST, 2008.

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