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Archive for October, 2008
Wednesday, 29 October 2008 at
11:09 am · Highlights
The XAVIER SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL (XSI) programs in SHANGHAI and SINGAPORE are approaching their culmination. Above are pictures from their overseas experiences in Shanghai and Singapore, courtesy of Xavier teachers, Mr. Kenneth Gan and James Nicolay, respectively. Let’s wait to hear what they have learned from these innovative learning experiences when they return.
XS SENIORS PIONEER XSI IN BEIJING
by Mr. Brian Marana, Xavier School International Programs Coordinator
They are finally ready. After a month of preparation that featured three orientations for students and one for parents, the H4 students going to Beijing for the 3rd quarter are set to pioneer the high school’s first substantial venture into educational programs abroad. (Click on XCE Journal Banner Ad to get regular updates.) Read the rest of this entry »
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Wednesday, 29 October 2008 at
9:34 am · Magis
Out of more than 170,000 students from 5000 teams coming from the 50 states and 25 countries worldwide that participated in the 2008 Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS), nine students from Xavier School garnered gold, silver, and bronze certificates in the elementary and middle school division. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tuesday, 28 October 2008 at
9:20 am · Magis
The Awarding Ceremonies of the 2008 Australian Mathematics Competition was sponsored by the Mathematics Trainers’ last October 15, 2008 at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel, Sta. Cruz Manila. Read the rest of this entry »
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Monday, 27 October 2008 at
8:43 am · Magis
by Averill Amor (H1A), Stallion News Writer
Photos by Paul Uy (H2E)
Xavier School went to the Caliraya Watershed in Laguna on October 4, 2008 to take part in “Rainforestation,” a project of the Haribon Foundation. Read the rest of this entry »
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Monday, 27 October 2008 at
8:40 am · Xaverian's Corner
ni Jean Yap (H4A), Manunulat ng Balita
Mga Larawan mula kay Ping Chung (H4C)
Makaraang basahin at suriin ang akdang El Filibusterismo ni Dr. Jose Rizal, muling binisita ng mga estudyante ng H4 ang mundo ng Fili sa panonood ng isang espesyal na pagtatanghal ng Dulaang UP na pinamagatang Isang Panaginip Na Fili na ginanap sa Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas noong ika-3 ng Oktubre. Read the rest of this entry »
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Monday, 27 October 2008 at
8:14 am · Xaverian's Corner
by John Mikhail M. Lim (H3D), XS Book Club Member
and Mr. James Nicolay, XS Book Club Moderator
Last October 15, 2008, during the celebration of the Teen Read Week, the Xavier Book Club launched the first ever BookCrossing, inspired by the worldwide movement which encourages the readers to “liberate” their favorite books in order to be appreciated by other readers. Read the rest of this entry »
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 at
1:14 pm · Highlights
by Andrea Chaveli Ventosa, Gr. 7 English Teacher
The third quarter is fast approaching, and for the grade 7 students who will be joining the XCE, a lot is expected. Not only will they be learning in a new environment, but they also will be living without their usual comforts and loved ones beside them.
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 at
1:11 pm · Xaverian's Corner
许青海（中四乙组）
骏马报中文部成员
Elvin Cobankiat (4B)
Stallion Chinese Writer
杨张高文（中四甲组）
骏马报中文部总编
Iroca Sato Co (4A)
Stallion Associate Editor-in-Chief for Chinese
今年九月十八日，从以色列大使馆的雅尼夫先生 (Mr. Yaniv) 来到光启学校, 在英语课上向中四英文资优班的学生们介绍以色列的历史及文化。英语资课堂主题就是犹太大屠杀, 因而特别邀 请了他。 几天以前，英语资优班的薇薇安·欧嵌坡老师 (Mrs. Vivian Ocampo) 安排学生们唱一首歌给雅尼夫先生听，唱的是一首关于人们团结真美妙的歌。雅尼夫先生对学生们讲了很多, 比如: 他介绍了有关以色列的人口、陆地面积，宗教和一些社会现状。然后，他也讲了关于他对于犹太大屠杀、歧视等其他争论问题的一些看法和观点。介绍完之后, 学生们问了他一些问题；雅尼夫先生很高兴地作以回答。下课的时候，学生们给了雅尼夫先生几件礼物，因为他花时间来光启学校给学生讲他们国家的文化及历史。
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 at
12:49 pm · Reflections
This talk was given by Dennis and Ines Ancheta, whose sons, Alfonso (H2F) and Alejandro (H1C), joined the XCE.
When the opportunity came for our eldest son to attend the third “edition” of the XCE program, my wife and I hurriedly applied. Why, you may ask? It is probably best captured by three basic reasons: Immersion, Independence and Character Formation. Read the rest of this entry »
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 at
12:47 pm · Communities
by Clarisse Arcadio, GS English Teacher
Appreciation day is always a grand celebration in Xavier. What makes it even more special, aside from the memorable preparation done by the Student Council and the students in the morning, is that the faculty and staff have their own extraordinary celebration during the afternoon of the same day. Last September 26, 2008 was the day when all these festivities occurred. Read the rest of this entry »
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