XSETF '07 - '08

S Y 07 - 0 8

“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 student’s

competence and maturity.”

P R E S I D E N T ' S M E S S A G E

Every year, usually sometime after the Spring Festival, our schooladministrators gather for a few days to converse about what’sgoing on in Xavier School and the work of education in general.These annual meetings, which we have somewhat unimaginativelycalled “Institutional Planning Workshop,” are deliberately held offcampus to remind us that we need to step back from our dailyroutines in order to see the “Big Picture.”

For three days, we use resources such as the 2006 McCannIntergenerational Study and Thomas Friedman’s The World Is Flatto provoke reflection and discussion. We discuss the emergingworld of our students and grapple with the different issues andchallenges of today’s educators. We engage in animated discussions,as well as heated debates. We ask ourselves: “How can we makethe Xavier Education more engaging and more effective in thisnew world?”

The 2006 McCann Intergenerational Study revealed the increasinglydominant role of digital technology and the internet in the livesof the youth. The findings of this research led to a series of spiritedconversations from which emerged Xavier School’s strategicdirections for the next five years. As I have presented to the XavierSchool Community in various forums, we have formulated a three-pronged long-term strategy for Xavier School: Innovation, InformationCommunicat ions Technology , and Internat ional izat ion .

INNOVATIONS. For the past years, we have been adopting manyinnovations in the curriculum. Among these are the FlexibleCurriculum in Grade 7 and now, on its second year, the XavierElectives for high school (XELECT), which offers a better-roundedcurriculum through its variety of elective courses designed to helpour students develop abilities and interests to make career decisionsin the future. Also on its second year is our Mentoring Program,which has been launched to provide personal care for every singlestudent.

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I N F O R M A T I O N C O M M U N I C A T I O N S T E C H N O L O G Y .Two years ago, Xavier School established a partnership with AppleSingapore in order to explore and develop new ways of teachingand learning made possible—and demanded by—today ’ stechnologies. The school’s “1-to-1 Computer-Based InstructionExperiment” is now on its second year with more teachersparticipating in the experiment and sharing what they learn.The reason for this effort is the belief that the correct andeffective use of IT tools in classroom instruction will not onlymake education more interesting and lively, but will alsopromote more s tudent-centered learning and greatercollaboration.

INTERNATIONALIZATION. Perhaps the more dramaticstrides in the last few years were made in the area ofInternationalization. The Xavier China Experience (XCE) inGrade 7, which started in Xiamen and has been relocated toGuangzhou, has been expanded and is now on its fifth year.A similar program in Beijing will be offered to our fourth yearhigh school students this year. The long-term vision is to offerour students a menu of overseas experiences so that each onecan have the opportunity to study abroad, a unique exposurethat will enhance the student’s competence and maturity.

The use of international examinations as benchmark toolswill provide important insights to allow us to continue improvingthe curriculum and standards of the school over the mid- tolong-term period.

By focusing on these three priority areas, we hope to bringthe Xavier Education to the next level, where we can equipour students with 21st-century thinking and working skills,skills that are so crucial if we want our students to becomeleaders-for-others who will “let their light shine” and moreimportantly share their light in service of those in need.

Fr . Johnny C . Go , SJPres ident

C H A I R M A N ' S M E S S A G E

It has always been the ambition of Xavier School to openits educational faci l i t ies to any qualif ied boy who mightbe interested in a Xavier education. The door has neverbeen closed to any qualif ied boy just because he cannota f f o r d t h e f e e s a n d e x p e n s e s o f t h e s c h o o l .

In school year 2007-2008, the Xavier School Educational& Trust Fund (XSETF) spent P14 .7 mi l l ion to cover theexpenses o f 259 scho lars . Wi th the same fee l ing o fgrat i tude and happiness that we welcome donations toour capital fund, we also welcome scholars who can becomepart of the Xavier family and hopeful ly be prepared forthe trials and difficulties of the world .

In the coming years , with the help of generous donors ,we hope to continually increase the number of scholarssupported by XSETF.

Our goal is to have a school where 25% of the studentsreceive aid in one form or another . We are sti l l far fromthis goal but i t is a good and worthy target that we al lcan work for .

Amb. Bienvenido Tan , Jr .Chairman

XSETF Board of Trustees

AN EXPANDED XAVIER CHINA EXPERIENCE IN GUANGZHOULast year’s Xavier China Experience (XCE) for the Grade 7 studentswas expanded to accommodate 120 students, double the number ofthe previous year.

This time, Xavier found a new partner school in Guangzhou, SouthChina Normal University. The change in venue allowed the studentsto make a special pilgrimage to the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier inShangchuan, the island off the coast of Guangdong Province wherethe school’s patron, St. Francis Xavier, died. The study tour was alsoenriched with educational trips to famous tourist spots like UniversityIsland, the Chen Clan Academy, the botanical garden, and the safarizoo.

IMMERSION IN BEIJINGDuring the semestral break, a special XCE was offered to 45 selectstudents of the High 3 who participated in “Footsteps in Time.”In partnership with The Little Entreprene (Singapore), this programwas an intensive week-long immersion in Beijing that offereddifferent learning activities on leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

Xavier School selected entrepreneurship as the immersion platformbecause of the character traits that define an entrepreneur. Throughfun challenges like The Rescue Mission in the Forbidden City, Trekkingthe Great Wall, and the Travel Bazaar, the boys were tested ontheir boldness, creativity, tenacity, and self-confidence. At the endof the trip, each group of five students was tasked to come upwith a business plan that showcased their skills in critical thinking,collaboration, and problem-solving.

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HSK CHINESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTLast year, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK), or Chinese LanguageProficiency Test, the international exam given to students all overthe world studying Chinese, was administered to the High 4 studentsin October. The exam had three parts, measuring skills in listening,grammar, and reading comprehension.

The results exceeded the school’s expectations. Nearly 75% of thestudents passed and received a basic level certification that signifiesthey are adequately equipped to communicate for day-to-day livingin China. Of these, 10% were certified with a grade of A, with anadvanced level of proficiency that qualifies them to pursue college-level studies in China.

The HSK will continue to be given to the students in fourth yearhigh school to monitor their proficiency and provide a basis for thecontinuing enhancements to the Reformed Chinese curriculum.

SINGAPORE’S INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVINGEXAMINATIONS (iPSLE)Xavier School has consistently posted rising acceptance rates forthree of the top universities in the Philippines, including a bumpercrop of merit scholars for last year. However, in the global context,Singapore has been the benchmark for academic excellence formany years in Asia. Recognizing the importance to look overseasto continue to raise standards, the school administered theInternational Primary School Leaving Examinations (iPSLE) to Grade7 students in August.

The iPSLE is the international version of the qualifying exam forsecondary education in Singapore. The exam results will be animportant benchmark for Xavier to track the students’ competenciesover a period of time, particularly in Math and Science whereSingapore 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 andthe effectiveness of the methodology used for instruction.The exam results will also provide clear directions towards raisingthe quality of the Xavier education to international standards.

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SINGAPORE MATH and SCIENCE

Xavier School wi l l begin us ing S ingaporetextbooks in Math for various levels from Nurseryto High 1, and in Science for Grade 7 and High 1.

By adopting these materials , the school willshift the learning orientation to a more heuristicapproach. 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 theinquiry method for Science, a greater capacity forcritical thinking in students will be developed.

INTERNATIONALBACCALAUREATEDIPLOMA PROGRAM (IBDP)

The IBDP is a pre-university diploma program thatutilizes international standards in carrying out anintegrated curriculum. Its global character preparesstudents to live and to lead in an increasinglyinterdependent world.

The school will continue to learn more about theIB Diploma Program features, consult the variousstakeholders of Xavier, and train key staff and Xavierteachers regarding IB-related matters for the possibleintroduction of the IBDP in two to three years.

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This will prepare and qualify our students fortertiary education in many of the leadinguniversities worldwide. The first students likelyto benefit from this program are the currentHigh 1 students of SY 08-09.

ENRICHED CURRICULUMNew work electives and enrichment activitieswill be offered in the XELECT Program of thehigh school and the Flexible Curriculum ofGrade 7 . The Mentor ing Program forGrade 4 to High 4 will be complemented by aStudy Hall period for Grade 1 to Grade 3to ensure completion of assignments and tocultivate good study habits.

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With the revamped Integrated Computer Education Department(ICED), the school began accelerating the adoption of IT tools for1-to-1 computer-based instruction. As a start, all the High 4 classroomswere equipped last year with a media projector and pull-down screen. The Grade School computer labs were upgraded with Dell desktopcomputers with LCD monitors for up to 40 students; and most of theareas 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 labwas also converted to Mac to familiarize Grade 5 to Grade 7 studentswith the Mac environment. In May 2008, ICED launched the UBUNTUOperating System that contains exciting programs that can beapplied in education. The CED teachers will be instructing thestudents on the use of UBUNTU Office applications this school year.

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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

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the conce r t ed e f f o r t s 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 schoo l year . This i s a

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Xavier communi ty that the

school ’s campaign to build a

culture of sharing and solidarity

among Xavier families is taking

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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, sti l l 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 school’s objective of increasing

the scholar population, the XSETF will continue to be a major focus for donations in the midterm.

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

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Following the direction in 2005 to expand the reach of theGrant-in-Aid (GIA) program, the school has succeeded in findingqualified candidates every year to add to the scholar population. These scholars are actively sought through the assistance of theFederation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce andIndustries, the Grand Family Associations, various Family andHometown Associations, and from other private entitiesand individuals. Last year, the school was able to recruit threescholars through referrals coming from the Volunteer FireBrigades of Leveriza and Caloocan, areas with sizeableconcentrations of Chinese-Filipino residents.

Three years into this effort, Xavier School has succeeded inincreasing the number of students benefiting from the programby 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 andmonitoring to improve the chances of the scholar's successfulcompletion of his Xavier education.

From 3.7% of the student population 10 years ago, the school hasincreased and maintained a level of 6.4% scholar population overthe last three years. Xavier School will continue this proactivesearch to add more qualified scholars. This will not only benefitthe scholars themselves but the entire community as well.The formation of the Xavier student can only be enhanced bythe greater diversity which, in turn, can promote a strongerculture of sharing and solidarity among Xavier families.

E x p a n d i n g t h e R e a c ho f t h e G I A S c h o l a r s h i p P r o g r a m

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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 weren’t 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.

A S c h o l a r ' s M e s s a g eo f T h a n k s

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X a v i e r S c h o o lE d u c a t i o n a l & T r u s t

F u n d , I n c .

B o a r d o f T r u s t e e s( S Y 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 )

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

Amb. Bienvenido Tan, Jr.,Chairman

Rev. Johnny C Go, SJPresident

F o u n d i n g D o n o r s

Adriano C. DyAlfredo ChingAllied Banking CorporationAlumni Association of Xavier School 1989-1990Andrew GotianunAntonio LimBenjamin ChingBienvenido Tan, Jr.CFC-URC CorporationChua LimcoChung Tiong TayDavid C. OngDavid Lim (Class 1975)Don Norberto Ty Foundation, Inc.Don Que PeDoña Salustiana Dee Foundation, Inc.Dynavision Development CorporationEastern Textile MillsEdward GanEdward Sy (Class 1967)Edwin Q. Dy Buncio (Class 1969)Enrico Realty CorporationEquitable Banking CorporationFamily of Ching TanFamily of Khu Yek ChiongGeorge Young, Sr.Gotuaco & SunInterasia Invest Industries CorporationInternational Fortune Company CorporationJames T. PekJohn Chan Bun PokJose ChoaJose L. SyJose TiongJose Yao CamposJose Yulo, Jr.

Josephine OngKonrad Dustin L. TingLance Gokongwei (Class 1983)Larry & PatLeonidez P. GonzalezLTR GroupLuis AngMariano K. TanMr. & Mrs. Eduardo CojuangcoMr. & Mrs. Ernesto GoMr. & Mrs. Gilbert DeeMr. & Mrs. Go Kee GingMr. & Mrs. Richard LuMr. & Mrs. Robert WongMr. & Mrs. Tim Kim PengMr. & Mrs. WongchukingMr. & Mrs. Yang Pao WangPablo & Esperanza TanPermaline GroupRalph NublaRamon CojuangcoReliable ElectricRoberto del RosarioRomeo Chan (Class 1966)Romeo Co, Sr.Rosalina VidalRufo ColaycoSamuel L. LeeSusan OngTirso RivillaUnited Laboratories, Inc.Universal TextilesUy de Baron Family

Xavier '72 Dragons Foundation, Inc.Xavier School Parents’ Auxiliary 1980Xavier School Jesuit CommunityXavier School Parents’ Choir 1993

Yao Shiong Shio

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G U A R D I A N S O F T H E T R U S T

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

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

Angelo King Foundation, Inc.

Chua Giok Hong & Chan Siok Yun

Order of the

White Crane Golden PheasantOrder of the

Donations of P2 million qualify for the Order of theGolden Pheasant. The donor’s name will appear in theXSETF Donors’ Board and be acknowledged in theannual graduation souvenir programme. A donationof P2 million can finance the full tuition, miscellaneousfees, books and supplies of one (1) scholar from Nurseryto High School.

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A L L F O R X A V I E R

Ang Biao (Class 1967)Ben Chan Kok BinJefferson G. Cheng (Class 1981)Dolmar Real Estate Development CorporationThe French BakerEmerson Go (Class 1965)William C. Go Wee Kong (Class 1960)Lance Gokongwei (Class 1983)Koa Sun Len & Go Chu AiLa Suerte Cigar & Cigarette FactoryLamco FamilyVicente T. LimAlfonso & Mary NgFamily of Mr. Ralph Nubla, Sr.Willy Ocier (Class 1973)Vicente A. Perez, Sr.Procter & GambleFamily of Pablo Alcazar TanUnioil GroupWongchuking FoundationRobert T. Yao & Lee Eng YaoGreg & Zsa Zsa Yu

Xavier School Class of 1965Xavier School Class of 1973Xavier School Class of 1975Xavier School Class of 1979XS80 Luceat Lux Fund Foundation, Inc.Xavier School Class of 1981Xavier School Class of 2008Xavier Grade School Class of 2005

AAXS 2002 Homecoming CommitteeClasses '62,'67,'72,'77,'82,'87,'92,'97,'02



Donations in memory of:Fr. Jean Desautels, SJFr. Cornelius Pineau, SJFr. Daniel Clifford, SJFr. Louis Papilla, SJFr. Jose Caycedo, SJFr. Rafael Cortina, SJFrancisco R. Marquez

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

Donations of P1 million qualify for the Order of the Peacock . The donor’s name will appearin the XSETF Donors’ Board. A donation of P1 million can finance the full tuition of one(1) scholar from Nursery to Grade 7.

PeacockOrder of the

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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







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

Eastern EgretOrder of the

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THE GIFT OF A XAVIER EDUCATION

Xav ier Schoo l we lcomes dona t ions o f anyamount for the scholarship fund .

Donations should be made to the Xavier SchoolEduca t i ona l and T rus t Fund Inc . (XSETF ) .The XSETF is an accredited donee institutionrecognized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue(B IR ) and the Ph i l i pp ine Counc i l f o r NGOCerti f icat ion (PCNC) .

A l l d ona t i on s t o t he f und a r e 1 00% t ax -deduc tab le . P l ease reques t f o r an O f f i c i a lR e c e i p t a n d C e r t i f i c a t e o f D o n a t i o n .

For inquir ies and donat ions , p lease ca l l theX S E T F D e v e l o p m e n t O f f i c e a t 7 2 3 - 0 4 8 1l o c . 1 4 2 8 a nd l o o k f o r Ms . B amb i Chua .

B U I L D I N G B R I D G E S

Xavier School has a strong heritage of bui lding bridges .From its founding by Jesuit missionaries from China, the schoolhas been building the bridge between the Chinese and theChristian faith, and between the Chinese community and thelarger 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 amore moral and sacramental way.

After fifty years, Xavier finds itself facing fresh challenges inbuilding new bridges:

to take advantage of the opportunities offered by an emergent China,

to prepare our graduates for the global marketplace, and

t o r ea ch ou t t o a new commun i t y i n the sou th .

By 2012, a new Xavier School will open in Canlubang,where 25% o f the s tuden t s w i l l be s cho l a r s .

The work begins.

Luceat Lux!

T h e V i s i o n o f X a v i e r S c h o o l S o u t h

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UPLANDDISTRICT

WEST SANCRISTOBAL

SOUTHERNDISTRICT

TO SLEXVIA MAYAPA

TO STARVIA CALAMBA

SOUTHERNGATEWAY

CENTRALDISTRICT

XSS SITE

TO SLEXVIA SILANGAN& MALITLIT

EASTCAMPUS

CITYCENTER

SOUTH CITYCENTER

TO TAGAYTAY

TO SLEXVIA STA. ROSA

The Xavier South campus will rise on a 15-hectare lot centrallylocated in the Ayala development of Nuvali in the formerCanlubang Estate. The school will cater to the growing numberof Chinese Filipinos residing in the areas south of Metro Manila.

The site was blessed on February 16, 2007, the same daythe Deed of Donation was signed between Xavier Schooland the donors, Ayala Land and the Yulo Family.The Campus Master Plan, which will designate land utilizationand identify campus layout and phased development, will becompleted and approved by end of 2008.

X a v i e r S c h o o l S o u t h

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

Xavier School / 64 Xavier Street , Greenhil ls , San Juan,

Metro Manila , Phil ippines , 1502

+63 .2 .723 .0481

www.xs .edu.ph

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