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Xavier School Alumni Retreat 2018

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Dear alumni,

Xavier School invites you to a weekend of peace in this year’s alumni retreat at the Sacred Heart Novitiate, Novaliches, Quezon City, on July 13-15, 2018. Fr. Arnulfo Bugtas Jr., SJ will be the retreat director. Register online at this link (https://goo.gl/forms/v8lM5Yv1Nq5igWzw2), or email the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) at alumni@xs.edu.ph for more information.


XS San Juan: Traffic Advisory

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June 11, 2018

To:                   Xavier School Community

From:              Security Office

Subject:          TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Please be informed that there is an on-going DPWH drainage project along the area of Ibanez St., particularly from the corner of Jose Abad Santos St. to Barasoain St. In this regard, a temporary One Way flow in that area will be implemented. Please expect heavy traffic along that area.

A portion of Gen. Lim Street (from De Jesus to J. Abad Santos St.) also has roadwork but is due for completion by June 13.

For your information and guidance.

Thank you very much.

 

Noted:

(sgd.)

Fr. Aristotle C. Dy, SJ, Ph.D.

School President

 

 

XS Nuvali: Reminders for the First Days of Classes

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June 12, 2018

Dear Parents,

Welcome to school year 2018-2019! 

Kindly take note of the following reminders related to the first weeks of classes:

June 13, Wednesday

First day of school for Kindergarten, Grade 1 and ALL TRANSFEREE students ONLY

Kindergarten

Bring: School bag with the ff:

Home School Communication Notebook (HSCN), 2 sharpened pencils, folder for Circulars, grooming kit, AM snacks for those who did not avail of the canteen services 

Dismissal: 11:30am

Grade 1

Bring: School bag with the ff:

HSCN, writing materials, folder for Circulars, grooming kit, AM snacks and lunch food for those who did not avail of the canteen services

Dismissal: 12:30pm

Transferees in other grade levels

Bring: Home-School Communication Notebook (HSCN), writing materials, and AM snacks

Dismissal: 11:30am

June 14, Thursday

ALL students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 are expected to report to school.

ALL students should bring their GRAB bags (to be kept in the classroom).

Kindergarten

Bring: School bag with the ff:

2 sharpened pencils, HSCN, folder for Circulars, Art Kit, Math Kit, white board kit, AM snacks for those who did not avail of the canteen services 

Dismissal:  11:30am

Grade 1 to Grade 3

All available school materials including books, AM snacks and lunch food for those who did not avail of the canteen services

Dismissal:  1:40pm

Grade 4 to

Grade 6

– Day 0

Bring: HSCN, writing materials, provisions for food and drinks for recess and lunch

Dismissal:

Grade 4      2:00pm

Grades 5-6 2:30pm   

Grade 7 to

Grade 12

– Day 0

Bring: All school materials, provisions for food and drinks for recess and lunch

Dismissal:

Grades 7-10 2:45pm

Grades 11 & 12      3:00pm

June 15, Friday     EID’L FITR Holiday (Feast of Ramadan)  NO CLASSES

June 18, Monday

The institutional Mass for the Holy Spirit will be celebrated at 4:00pm (Gr.4 to Gr.12)

Kindergarten

complete school materials including books, am snacks for those who did not avail of the canteen services

Dismissal: 11:30am

Grade 1 to Grade 3

complete school materials including books, am snacks and lunch food for those who did not avail of the canteen services

Dismissal: 1:40pm

Grade 4 to Grade 12

Day 0

Bring:

  • complete school materials
  • a red shirt/blouse for changing before the mass
  • extra food/drinks for PM snacks

Dismissal is at 5:30pm after the mass

June 19, Tuesday 

Special non-working day for the Province of Laguna to mark the 157th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal – NO CLASSES

June 20, Wednesday

Regular Classes – please refer to the class schedule for dismissal time of the different grade levels

Grade 4 to Grade 7 will follow the Day 1 schedule

OTHERS:

  • All students are expected to be in their respective classrooms by 7:30 am.
  • The class schedule will be distributed to the students on June 14. Please note that co-curricular and extra curricular club meetings will start in July.
  • AM snacks and lunch will be provided to students who paid for food service during enrollment.
  • All concerns related to school services should be addressed to the Central Administrative Offices. This includes the following: claiming of uniforms, name and school patches, books and school supplies, canteen services, school bus services, payment of school fees, AND issuance of XSN car sticker.
  • Parents are invited to attend the Mass of the Holy Spirit (Red Mass) at 4:00pm. Venue is at the John Tiu Ka Cho Multi-Purpose Center (3rd floor of the Student Leadership Center)

Thank you for your support and cooperation. We look forward to a positive and productive year together!

Sincerely,

(sgd)
Mrs. Arlene T. Choo
Principal

XS San Juan: Announcements for Grade School Parents

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Date:  17 January 2018

To:  All Grade School Parents

Fr:  The Grade School Principal’s Office

Re:  Various Announcements for GS Parents

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The following announcement is made in view of the cancellation of classes last June 14, Thursday:

1. All GS students are to come to school on June 18 in regular school (polo and khaki pants) uniform.

2. Dismissal for June 18:
– Kinder AM – 11:00 am
– Kinder PM – 4:00 pm
– Grade 1 Batch 1 – 1:00 pm
– Grade 1 Batch 2 – 2:00 pm
– Grade 2 – 11:20 am
– Grades 3 and 4 – 1:30 pm
– Grades 5 and 6 – 2:00 pm

3. For Kinder: Bring materials assigned for June 14 together with materials assigned for June 18.

4. For Grade 1: All previously-announced materials (ref. circular emailed June 13) are to be brought one day later than the date specified in the said circular.

5. For Grade 2: Bring a small bag only on Monday.

6. For G23456: Due to the June 14 class suspension we are adjusting schedules. Please note that all dates indicated in the circular you will receive on June 18 (in the case of G2, already received last June 13) will now be one day later. For example, regular schedule of classes will begin on June 21 and not June 20. All other dates for bringing different materials to school are also adjusted to one day later.

Please be guided accordingly.

 

(sgd.)

Mrs. Jane C. Cacacho

GS Principal

Noted:

(sgd.)

Fr. Aristotle C. Dy, SJ, Ph.D.

School President

To Harness the Power of Love

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The following homily was delivered by Fr. Aristotle Dy, SJ for the Missioning Mass of the Xavier School Nuvali and Xavier School San Juan faculty and staff last June 4 and June 8, 2018 respectively.

Who among you here watched the wedding of Harry and Megan a few weeks ago?

Right after the wedding, the name of the French Jesuit Teilhard de Chardin trended worldwide. The Reverend Michael Curry is not only the first African-American head of the American Episcopal Church. He was also invited to preach at the wedding, and he quoted a Jesuit in his homily! This surprised many people, that Anglicans or Episcopalians would refer to a Catholic priest at their own high profile event.

I am not sure if you are all familiar with Teilhard de Chardin, so let me tell you a bit about him. He was born in 1881 and grew up with a strong interest in geology and the sciences. After joining the Jesuits, he wanted to give up this interest, but was advised by a wise spiritual director to pursue his interests, because God could be found in nature. And so Teilhard did, and earned a Doctorate in Geology from the Sorbonne in Paris. He also served in the frontlines of World War I, an experience that deepened his understanding of the human condition.

He started writing about evolution and this did not sit well with the church authorities of his time. He was not allowed to publish his theological work and was told to confine himself to science. In 1923, he went to China, where he did palaeontology work and was later part of the team that discovered Peking Man. He was in and out of China doing scientific work for the next twenty years. He continued to write and to distribute his work privately, but his books were published only after his death in 1955.

Teilhard de Chardin is best known for his cosmic vision of humanity. He believed in the evolution of the human community towards a fullness that could only find fulfillment in Christ. We may find it unusual for a scientist to write so much about love, but this is exactly what Teilhard did. He described love as a force that continually grows broader and deeper, starting with sentimental or romantic love, but transcending this and moving towards the self-giving love that is characteristic of God.

One of his most famous quotes, in fact, the one we heard at the royal wedding, compares the power of love to that of fire. If the discovery of fire revolutionized biological life, so love will revolutionize the spiritual life. It is a bold claim. Fire made cooking and preserving food possible. Fire and heat helped people control the spread of disease. Fire enabled people to keep warm and survive in different climates. The Bronze, Iron, and Industrial Ages were all fueled by fire. The technology that is so much a part of our life today is built on the harnessing of fire.

Teilhard de Chardin likens the energy of love to fire. Just as fire directed so much of the evolution of human life and civilization, so love has the capacity to transform us in ways that we have not imagined. We overuse the word and it has lost its sting. We associate love too often with feelings and sentimentality, but love is energy. Love is powerful and can make you do things you didn’t think you were capable of.

I chose this theme today because I think our work as educators can only be built on that mysterious power of love. To recall another Jesuit, Pedro Arrupe, talking about falling in love—he says that what we are in love with  gets us up in the morning and decides what we do with our evenings and weekends. What we are in love with seizes our imagination, and amazes us with joy and gratitude. Don’t all these things apply to our work as educators? We get up early before everybody else. We bring home our work. We stay in school even on weekends and break days, because we love what we do for the young people in our care.

The Lord wants to refresh our love today. It is like discovering fire. Today and in the coming days, we shall pray to have a share in the kind of love that comes from God. The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Holy Spirit will inspire us, and we shall draw strength from the love that God has planted in our hearts.

Let me end with a more complete quotation from Teilhard de Chardin, where he speaks of the evolution of love:

What paralyzes life is lack of faith and lack of courage. The difficulty lies not in solving problems but in expressing them correctly; and we can now see that it is biologically undeniable that unless we harness passion to the service of spirit, there can be no progress. Sooner or later, then, and in spite of all our incredulity, the world will take this step because the greater truth always prevails and the greater good emerges in the end. The day will come when, after mastering the ether, the winds, the tides, gravity, we shall master the energies of love, for God. And then, for the second time in the history of the world, we will have discovered fire.  

(From The Evolution of Chastity, Teilhard de Chardin, translated by Rene Hague)

St Ignatius invites us to love and serve in all things. This school year, may love be the force that inspires us to magis, to always strive for excellence in what we do, to care for creation and for all the people around us, to nurture the light in our students and in each other. Amen.

 

An Extraordinary Xplore Cebu-Bohol 2017-18

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Xplore is an activity organized by Xavier which allows students to go to different parts of the Philippines and partake in the many activities the area has to offer. Xplore isn’t your ordinary tour around a certain place; instead of the normal sightseeing, Xplore allows you to interact with the locals and learn more about them. Here in Xplore Cebu-Bohol, the new experiences allowed us to learn about the rich culture of these places while having fun with our friends and teachers.

The experiences we had were so vibrant and full of life because we got to taste, see, hear, and feel new things. Some of the highlights I remember included eating at a floating restaurant and partaking of the delicious dishes they served us, visiting hundred-year-old churches, and even trying zip lines. We also got the chance to ride an ATV around the infamous Chocolate Hills. The thought of riding an ATV if you’ve never driven one may be intimidating, but after warming up to the idea, the experience can be quite invigorating. I felt so filled with energy after our ride, and that added to the thrill of the whole trip.

Another memorable event was our interaction with the community. The people we met were very happy and excited to meet us right from the moment we arrived. Their hospitality instantly made me feel welcome. It helped placate my nerves at speaking in Filipino with them, especially since I knew they spoke in Cebuano. Pretty soon, I realized my worries were unfounded–they made me feel comfortable and at home despite the language barrier. The energy of the day continued as they danced for us, and to our delight, we even got to see Mr. Pangan dance as well.

After the festivities, we learned a lot more about the locals and their plight. The new friends we met were actually affected by the earthquake in Bohol last 2013. Despite losing their houses, belongings, and for some, their family, the locals still showed genuine hospitality to us. Their positive demeanor was humbling, but most of all, inspiring. They have overcome a tragedy, and this strengthened them as a family and community. It taught us many insights about gratitude and resilience, lessons that will stay with us forever.

Xplore Cebu-Bohol is unlike any other trip. I was excited and happy from start to end. I looked forward to each new day, wondering with excitement what new thing I will get to experience. It was always something new or something cool. Next time, if you want a good way to spend your summer I highly suggest going to Xplore Cebu-Bohol–this is an event in my life that I will remember for a long time.

 

XS San Juan and Nuvali: Grant-In-Aid Application for SY 2019-2020

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June 13, 2018

 

ANNOUNCEMENT

GRANT-IN-AID APPLICATION

School Year 2019-2020

 

The Application Period for financial assistance on the cost of Xavier Education through the Grant-In-Aid Program (GIA) is open to any currently enrolled and qualified student of Xavier School (San Juan and Nuvali) for School Year 2019-2020.

For those interested, please take note of the following:

A. Schedule

 

  1. For Old Applicants
    • (New – currently enrolled already, Renewal, Old – Former Grantee, Old – Not Recommended)

 

Date Activity
18 June 2018

 

Release of Application Forms

San Juan: XSETF Office c/o Ms. Lucy Dimalanta

Nuvali: Admissions Office c/o Mrs. Erlinda Manguiat

San Juan

10-14 Sept – 8:00 am to 3:45 pm

15 Sept – 8:00 am to 11:45 am

Nuvali

19-21 Sept – 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

22 Sept – 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Submission of Accomplished Forms and other requirements

For G11, no need to submit 1st Sem report card.

2. For New Applicants (Incoming Kindergarten and Transferees)

a) Release of Application Forms will be after the release of the Entrance Examination Results.

b) Start of submission of accomplished forms and other requirements will be after the payment of the  Reservation Fee.

c) Deadline for the submission of accomplished forms and other requirements will be on January 31, 2019.

The GIA Application Form and Requirement Checklist may be downloaded from the links below:

click here for the GIA Requirement Checklist 2018

click here for the GIA Application Form 2018

B.  Guidelines

1. Parents of student applicant must submit a letter of intent stating the reason for application for financial assistance.

2. Accomplished application form and other requirements should be submitted to:

  •  San Juan: XSETF Office c/o Ms. Lucy Dimalanta
  • Nuvali: Admissions Office c/o Mrs. Erlinda Manguiat

3. We will not accept application forms with incomplete requirements and information; and those submitted after the specified deadline.

C. Criteria for Application

Any duly registered (i.e. currently enrolled) student of Xavier School; incoming Kindergarten, incoming Grade 7   student and transferee (through OUTRIGHT ACCEPTANCE) is qualified to apply for financial assistance under the GIA Program provided that  the family is presently unable to pay for the cost of Xavier School education.

D. Release of Results

The results of the Grant-in-Aid for School Year 2019-2020 will be released on the distribution of the 4th Quarter Report Card.

For inquiries, Ms. Lucy Dimalanta, GIA Officer at 723-0481 local 308, 0923-107-3898 (Sun), 0916-526-4953 (Globe) or email at gia-mail@xs.edu.ph.

Thank you.

 

Xavier Philippines Explorations (XPlore) 2018-19

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The Philippines, with its rich and diverse culture and history, is a country that is yet to be fully explored by Xaverians. In an effort to expand our students’ horizons, Xavier Philippines Explorations (XPlore) offers three local trips to help students know and love our country more.

More details will be shared in the days to come. Interested parties may start marking their calendars, and preregistration may be done through this link: https://goo.gl/forms/GNTrGZosJJmaEUdv2

For inquiries, you may contact Mr. Franco Nicolo P. Addun at francopaddun@xs.edu.ph or 7230481 loc. 342


1st Quarter After-School Sports Program

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20 June 2018

The After School Sports Program offered by the Xavier Athletics Department continues to receive positive responses among its enrolees. Membership in a sports club brings many benefits. It is a great opportunity for students to learn a new sport, improve their fitness levels, develop self-confidence and character and other positive traits to help children become well-rounded individuals. These sports clubs are carefully designed so that members will enjoy good facilities, competent coaches, and meaningful programs.

All courses are also open to non-Xaverians, boys and girls. Please call the Athletics Department at extension 309 or 374 for further inquiries.

The following conditions apply to all courses:

  • All classes are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of enrolees is not reached.
  • No transfer or refund shall be allowed after the 2nd session has transpired.
  • Attendance is the responsibility of the enrolee or his/her parents. No make-up sessions shall be permitted, except when the school cancels classes/activities.

Enrolment for the sports club program starts on June 13. You may secure additional registration forms from the Cashier’s office. Please make all checks payable to Xavier School.

Please click on the link below to view and download the 1st Quarter After School Sports Program Schedules and Fees as well as the Registration form.

Thank you very much.

1st Qtr Clubs 1819

XS San Juan: Tryouts Schedule for Different Varsity Teams

Lessons from the FIFA World Cup 2018

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The following message was delivered by Ms. Aimee Apolinario, HS Principal, during the 1st HS General Assembly and Installation of School Symbols last June 20, 2018.

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to School Year 2018 -2019. It is good to be back to see you all. As you know, this is our PAASCU year and our accreditors will visit us in January 2019.

I hope you all had a restful summer break and are all ready for this school year. Are you ready? Let us once again especially welcome our G7 boys with a round of applause.

How many of you are familiar with the FIFA World Cup? Who are rooting for defending Champion Germany? What about Brazil? Japan? Portugal? Perhaps we have fans of Mexico, too? Even if you are not a big football fan, you may have come across the FIFA World Cup, one way or another, through the new football background in Facebook or the World Cup stickers on Viber and Messenger. Teachers and students alike talk about the games and make predictions for this event that happens every four years, with just a number of countries–32 this year–qualifying to compete.

So what does the FIFA World Cup have to do with us? I think there are a few things we can learn from it.

First: Play Hard. Train harder.
If you are not a football fan, you will probably find it boring to watch players running back and forth and kicking the ball here and there with the possibility of scoring one or none at all. But if you look closely, you see that players don’t seem to run out of energy. They work hard consistently and relentlessly to make a single goal and they work just as hard even if they know that they might not score at all. When they do not win, they train harder, preparing for the next match. Similarly, you can also start strong and be consistent through out the school year. Perhaps, some goals are harder to reach, but you will just have to exert more effort and study harder. Even when awards seem elusive, our hope is that you remain motivated and continue to aim high.

Second: “Hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard.” – Tim Notke (Kevin Durant, 2007)
It’s hard to say if any player or team in the World Cup does not work hard, but each match is a test of who gets to work or play harder. I guess this is a lesson that came early for defending champion Germany when they lost to Mexico. Both ball clubs are talented. They both trained well, but Germany’s classic plays just couldn’t stop Mexico’s speed and aggressive offense. However, Germany is far from defeated. You can just imagine how much they are preparing for their Sunday match against Sweden. In school, maybe some are better than you in academics, but do not let that thought prevent you from reaching your goals. Your hard work can lead you to attaining their achievements, too. Mexico was up against the defending champions, and they played their first game like it was a championship match.

Finally: “Failure is not the opposite of success. It is part of it.” – Arriana Huffington
Many of the football clubs in the prestigious World Cup have experience defeat. In fact, Argentina’s football star, Lionel Messi, experienced that quite early in their first match against Iceland when his penalty kick was blocked. It came as a surprise and Messi received criticisms, but I doubt if that would make him quit football. You see, that was not his first miss. That was, in fact, his 24th. And what about Japan last night? The Blue Samurais, in 2010, lost their chance to advance when they lost via penalty kicks. Four years (2014) later, they succumbed to Colombia, 4-1. But in 2018, they beat Colombia 2-1 and made history by becoming the first Asian team to beat a South American team. Again, we can learn from these. Maybe at times you will feel disheartened, but it doesn’t mean that it’s the end. Athletes take losing seriously and it pushes them to train harder. Similarly when you encounter failure or some form of it, we hope that it will push you to try harder. Be assured that like coaches, your teachers and HS administrators are here to guide you in order to achieve your dream.

Your journey has just begun this school year. There are nine months or so of school ahead and plenty of opportunities await you.

Play hard. Study Harder. Hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard.
Failure is not the opposite of success. It is part of it.

Choose to be kind and make this world a better place. Luceat Lux! May this be a productive school year for all of us. Thank you and good morning to all!

XS San Juan: Alert/Vigilance against Snatchers/ Robbers

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Date           :        25 June 2018

To               :        The Xavier Community

From           :        Security Office

Subject       :        Alert/Vigilance against Snatchers/ Robbers

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Greetings!

We received information before noon today that a lady was victimized by a snatcher riding in a motorcycle along Xavier Street, after she crossed from the condominium, ‘81 Xavier’ and walked towards Midland Park. The victim was not injured, but her bag was taken.

We wish to advise the members of the Xavier Community, especially for those of you who commute or walk daily to and from school, to be vigilant.

Here are some helpful tips/reminders:

  1. Be wary of motorcyclists (especially those riding in tandem); some of them may be snatchers and usually victimize women by snatching their shoulder/hand bags.
  2. Avoid using your mobile phones or electronic gadgets while walking in public.
  3. Avoid using or exposing in public, customized cases or bags for electronic gadgets. They are easy prey for snatchers and hold-uppers.
  4. It is important to err on the side of personal safety. If someone pulls your bag away from your hands or your shoulder, let it go to avoid injury. Remember that your life is more valuable than your belongings.
  5. Avoid walking alone and along dark or unlighted, isolated streets or alleys; try to walk with a companion, either male or female as an armed robber is less likely to confront two or more, than a lone individual;
  6. When you are walking along the street, make sure your bag is strategically carried on the hand or shoulder away from the street. If there is a sidewalk, use it and stay closer to the wall rather than the street.

Again, stay alert! The number of motorcyclists plying the metro roads continues to increase. Criminals have taken advantage of this situation. Beware and keep safe!

 

Noted by:

(sgd.)

Fr. ARISTOTLE C. DY, S.J., PhD

School President

 

 

XS Nuvali: After School Sports Activities 2018-2019

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June 20, 2018

Dear Parents,

Xavier School Nuvali is pleased to announce the schedule of Module 1 of the After School Sports Clubs (ASSC) for SY 2018-2019. All courses are also open to non-Xaverians, both boys and girls.

Please see the table of schedule for your reference:

Basketball   (Wednesday/Friday/Saturday)

Wednesday and Friday: Kinder to Gr. 4  3:00-4:30pm ; Gr. 5 to Gr.12   4:30-6:00pm

Saturday:  Kinder to Gr.4 8:00- 9:30am ; Gr.5 to Gr.12 9:30-11:00am

Session dates:  July 4,6,7,11,13,14,18,21,25,27,28    August 1,3,4,8

Badminton (Monday/Tuesday/Saturday)

Monday/Tuesday: GS-HS 3:30-5:00pm

Saturday : GS-HS 1:00-2:30pm

Session dates: July 2,3,7,9,10,1416,17,21,23,24,28,30,31    August 4

Football (Tuesday/Thursday/Friday)

Kinder to Gr.3: 2:30-4:00pm

Gr.4 to Gr.6: 4:00-5:30pm

Session dates: July 3,5,6,10,12,13,17,19,24,26,27,31   August 2,3,7

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(Monday/ Wednesday/Friday)

Gr.7 to Gr.12: 4:00-5:30pm

Session dates: July 2,4,6,9,11,13,16,18,23,25,27,30   August 1,3,6

Chess (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)

GS-HS 3:30-5:00pm

Session dates:  July 2,4,6,9,11,13,16,18,23,25,27,30  August 1,3,6

Volleyball (Tuesday/Thursday/ Saturday)

Tuesday/Thursday: GS-HS 3:30-5:00 pm

Saturday: GS-HS 1:00-2:30pm

Session dates: July 3,5,7,10,12,14,17,19,21,24,26,28,31  August 2,4

Taekwondo  (Monday/Thursday/Saturday)

Monday/Thursday: GS-HS 3:30-5:00pm

Saturday: GS-HS  10:30-12:00nn

Session dates: July 2,5,7,9,12,14,16,19,21,23,26,28,30  August 2,4

The following conditions apply:

  • Enrollment for Module 1 is P5,400 for 15 sessions which the student can consume by attending one or several sports for the duration of the module. Unused sessions for Module 1 may not be carried over to Module 2.
  • Minimum of 10 enrollees per sport to proceed with the module program.
  • Attendance is the responsibility of the enrollee or his/her parents. No make-up sessions shall be permitted except when the school cancels sessions.
  • No request for refunds will be accommodated after the student has attended the second session.
  • Registration and payments should be made directly to the Accounting Office starting Thursday, June 21. Checks should be made payable to Xavier School Inc.

Payment is exclusive of tournament fees, coach’s fees during tournaments and uniform (required for those participating in tournaments). Cost of uniforms, fitting and payments will be announced by the sports coaches.

All collections for ASSC should be paid directly to the Accounting Office of XSN.

Thank you for your usual support.

Sincerely,

[sgd]
Coach Aber John G. Ruzgal                                             
Liaison for Athletic Matters

 

Approved by:

[sgd]
Mrs. Arlene T. Choo
School Principal

 


Please click HERE to download the registration form.

 

Mindfulness Matters

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Mrs. Chaveli Ventosa-Dela Cerna, HS Prefect of Discipline, is the initiator of the Mindfulness Program in the high school. She talks about the beginnings of the program and her hopes for a community that, through mindfulness exercises, nurtures healing of the mind and soul from the daily stresses of life.

Having been in the discipline department for three years in the grade school, and now, almost six in the high school, I felt there was more we could do than just sanctioning students. I was looking for something more proactive, and I ended up reading articles about how mindfulness has been helping students in schools abroad. This eventually led me to use mindfulness as my final paper topic for my graduate studies. I did a research essay on the effects of mindfulness on the formation of students. What I gathered was so rich that I recommended starting the program in high school this school year.

This is nothing new to Xavier School as the grade school has already taken the initiative of trying mindfulness, and I know of Mr. Geoff Mercado’s Psychology class in senior high school that does daily mindfulness exercises. When I interviewed Mr. Mercado’s students last school year, they said they felt better about themselves, and they were less stressed and tired. I feel that this is what students, and even adults, need nowadays. I also got to personally speak with about 30 students per batch before the school year ended, and they indeed mentioned that they were stressed and tired. In a world where everything is urgent and important, people have forgotten that pause time is important. Most of the time, our brains are on automatic mode, and this results in a lot of our poor daily choices.

If our body needs exercise to be strong, our brains need pause time to be stronger. I believe that daily pause and silencing times and mindfulness exercises will give the students the rest they need: three minutes, three times a day, wherein they don’t have to worry about anything, are free from their gadgets, and can just focus on being in the present.

We hope to see teachers and students who are more calm and relaxed so that, eventually, with frequent mindfulness exercises, everyone can make more well-discerned decisions. Little by little, we hope people don’t become victims of poor, automatic decisions.

So far, both students and teachers have been responsive to the exercises. Of course, it means unlearning the practices we have become used to, like blowing the whistle to signal the time, or students running to class to make sure they are not late. So far, the community has been respectful of the silencing music and the three-minute exercises.

For now, it’s just really being comfortable with pausing and being present. This is a challenge everyone faces since we are no longer used to this.

It will be difficult at the start, but if we really care about the formation of each one, if we really care about each person’s welfare, this is worth a try. We may not see the effects right away because mindfulness is not something achieved. There are no goals to reach. It is simply being comfortable with the now and being comfortable with just resting. I hope we continue to be open and patient about this initiative because current times really call for moments of mindfulness.

XS Nuvali: Parents’ Handbook

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The Xavier School Parents’ Auxiliary – Nuvali (XSPAN) has created a Parents Handbook which details policies and procedures for parents. It also levels parents’ expectations regarding their roles and duties as partners of the school in their children’s formation.

The XSPAN and the school encourages the parents to thoroughly read, understand, and comply with the contents of the handbook.

Click here to access the XSPAN Parents Handbook (2018)


XS Archery Varsity Tryouts and Trial Fun Shoot

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This is to announce the tryout schedule for the Xavier School Varsity Archery Team. Along with the tryout, we are also inviting those who would like to do a trial fun shoot. Please see details below:

Date:              Saturday, 07 July 2018
Time:              2:00PM
Venue:           Gandiva Sparta Branch, 126 Pioneer St. Mandaluyong City

Xavier Archery Varsity Tryout Format:  

  • Indoor 18m
  • 30 arrows
  • Choice of triple face or 40cm target
  • Cost: range fee is P250.00 per hour plus cost of target sheets

Past and present members of Xavier Archery will be present to hold an information session and answer questions from those who are interested in the sport. Gandiva will offer one hour trial lessons for P350.00.

Trial Lesson Mechanics:

  • Equipment provided
  • Unlimited arrows for one hour
  • Gandiva coaches will assist and teach the basics of shooting.

We would like to encourage all those who can shoot the Palarong Pambansa distances of 60m and 70m, or those who are starting to shoot outdoor distances of 30m and above, to join us.

Please fill out this REGISTRATION FORM if interested,

Xaverians Recognized at Math Without Borders Spring 2018

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Last March 24, 2018, four Xaverians were awarded at St. Stephen School in the Mathematics Without Borders Spring 2018 tournament, an international competition that involves participants of different age groups. The competition aims to promote the ancient science of mathematics.

Participants from Xavier School San Juan made it to the spring round.

For Spring 2018 group 6:
Mikhail Stefan Borbe of G7I – Gold

For Spring 2018 group 8:
Richwynn Cedric Ong of G9C – Silver
Matthew Shawn Tansiongkun of G9B – Gold

Xavier School is very proud and congratulates them for a job well done. The community continuously supports them as they continue to pursue excellence in all their endeavors. Luceat Lux!

 

Xavier School Wins 5 Medals from SASMO

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Last April 7, 2018, the Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO) was held in MGC New Life Christian Academy in Taguig.

The contest was organized by the Singapore International Math Contests Center, and according to the organizers of the event, “SASMO is a math olympiad contest that stretches not only the brightest students but is aimed at instilling confidence for all students.” Furthermore, it is “designed in a way to make every student love Math again. SASMO contest fits nicely into the school curriculum with a high focus on non-routine problem sums” (sasmo.sg).

18 countries participated in the SASMO, and our students were among those who won medals. We would like to acknowledge the following Xaverians for their achievements in the competition:

Andrew Gabriel Chua of G3J – Bronze
Aaron Gabriel Chua of G5E – Bronze
Alexander Ryan Manuel of G6B – Silver
Yuan Manolo Ramirez of G6B – Gold
Luis Ramirez of G8B – Bronze
Richwynn Cedric Ong of G10C – Silver
Matthew Shawn Tansiongkun of G10B – Silver

Xavier School is very proud and congratulates them for a job well done. The community continuously supports them as they continue to pursue excellence in all their endeavors. Luceat Lux!

Xaverian Wins Silver in JBMO 2018

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Last June 24, 2018, Sean Eugene Chua of G8A brought pride to the country after bringing home the Silver medal together with the two Filipino Math wizards at the recent 22nd Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (JBMO) held in the City of Rhodes, Greece. The JBMO aims to challenge and develop mathematically talented students from all over the world and provide a venue for students and teachers to exchange ideas, strategies, and curriculum within members of participating countries.

Xavier School is very proud and congratulates Sean Eugene Chua for a job well done. We  support him as he  to continues to pursue excellence in all his endeavors. Luceat Lux!

Orientation for Parents of Varsity Athletes

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The Athletics Department, together with the coaches of the various varsity sports, has released the list of players who made the teams for this season. We would like to thank the parents of the athletes for allowing their sons to participate and make a commitment to be athletes of the Xavier School Athletics/Varsity Program. We appreciate that parents recognize and understand the importance of sports participation in the formation of their children.

We invite parents of student athletes to an orientation on Saturday, 14 July 2018, 8:00AM at the HS Multi-Purpose Hall.

For parents of athletes in the Basketball Program, the orientation will be a day earlier on Friday, 13 July 2018,  8:30AM at the Sports Center Function Room.

The topics to be discussed are the Policies and Guidelines of the Athletics Department and other important matters. This is also the opportunity for parents to meet the coaches and other team members, as well as select parent representatives.

Thank you very much and we are looking forward to a fruitful year in sports.

 

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