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To make possible the continuation of academic work despite the suspension of classes, Xavier School will utilize Multiply© sites to make information available to parents and students. When students come back to school, they will be held accountable for whatever has been assigned on these sites. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tips on Effective Online Education
How can we learn outside the classroom–a teacher-less, unstructured, unscheduled environment?
Online Assignments
To make possible the continuation of academic work despite the suspension of classes, Xavier School will utilize Multiply© sites to make information available to parents and students. When students come back to school, they will be held accountable for whatever has been assigned on these sites.
Health Concerns Prompt Class Suspension
In conformity with the guidelines set by the Department of Health, classes will be suspended effective June 25, 2009 for the prescribed number of days. Classes will resume on July 6, Monday. All events scheduled on campus today until July 5 have also been canceled.
The Stallion Online
Stallion, Xavier High School’s official student publication, announces the launch of the PDF versions of its past issues.
Hoofprint Issue: Teeming With Life
It has transformed itself into a community, bursting and teeming with life, and all for the greater glory of God.
Para Kay Kiko 2009 Lakbay-aral: Payatas Dumpsite at La Mesa Ecopark
Talagang kakaiba ang lakbay-aral na ito sa Payatas Dumpsite at La Mesa Ecopark.
Sana’y Maulit Muli: Ang Pagdalaw sa Tala Leprosarium
Walang umuwing luhaan sapagkat marami pa ring ipinamigay. Maaaring napakaordinaryo lamang ang mga naibigay ngunit napakalaking kasiyahan ang dulot sa mga dinalaw.
The 2009 High School Honor Roll XAVIER Award -
Joseph Christian Chan High 4A
Gian Louis Yap High 4A
Frank Michael Chua High 4E
Chan Receives Voice of Leadership Medal
Last March 19, 2009, the High School Principal, Mrs. Jane Cacacho, bestowed the Voice of Leadership medal to outgoing Student Council President, Joseph S. Chan.
A Near Perfect Basketball Season
This has been a very good year for basketball for the Xavier School and alumni teams. Our alma mater has been blessed with basketball domination and perfection for the past nine months.
Axel Ngui Medals in International Swim Meet Xavier’s swimming sensation, Axel Ngui, recently competed in the 2009 Indian Ocean All-Stars Challenge (April 11-12) in Australia with an impressive medal haul of 5 golds, 2 silvers, and 2 bronzes.
Xavier Varsity Bowlers Shine in Alumni Tournament The Xavier Varsity Bowling Team combined with the Xavier Faculty and Staff to produce an impressive second place finish in the Blue Division in the recently-concluded 2009 AAXS Bowling Club Annual Alumni Tournament.
Pianist Michael Cu (05) Graduates Summa Cum Laude
Michael Lao Cu of Class 2005 graduated summa cum laude at the Towson University in Maryland, USA, with a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance.
Alfred-Charles Co (05) Accepted in Top Beijing University
Alfred-Charles Co of Batch 05 has been accepted by Tsinghua University to pursue a master’s degree this coming school year. He is one of only 30 students all over the world to be admitted to the MA program in Global Business Journalism.
Update on Dr. Cesareo “Bobing” Tongco (97)
Dr. Cesareo “Bobing” Tongco’s (97) study on “Emphasizing Fitness in Childhood Metabolic Syndrome” was published in the Ohio state medical publication, The Ohio Family Physician, Spring 2009 edition.
Being Filipino
I can’t imagine living a happy and contented life outside the Philippines. For me, nothing will compare with going back one day and working to help solve our problems.
Remembering MATTEO RICCI: A Model of Dialogue and Respect for Others
He “dedicated long years of his life to weaving a profound dialogue between West and East, at the same time working incisively to root the Gospel in the culture of the great people of China.
“Pick Up Your Mat and Walk”
It may strike you as strange, but our gospel today reminds me of a funny story that someone told me the other day.
The joke’s about what happened to a popular teacher on Teachers’ Day.
Our Responsibilities During the Suspension of Classes The Health Services of Xavier School would like to remind our parents and students of the need to limit one’s activities during the suspension of classes.
Jesuit School Treasurers Meeting
Last May 28-31, the Treasurers of the various Jesuit schools in the Philippines gathered in the warm city of Cebu for their meeting.
Towards Greater Covergence in Christian Life Education
The articulation was highlighted by a discussion on converging and aligning similar lessons between the two departments.