The 70th anniversary closing mass was held at Saint Francis of Assisi's Catholic Church. We were most blessed to be joined by several Marist brothers, Lay Marists, principals from fellow Catholic schools, alumni, and other honoured guests in this Eucharistic celebration.

Emulating our patron saint’s journeys in his extensive missionary work, over 400 students and staff made a short-distance walk from school to the church, symbolizing a pilgrimage to the house of God, in keeping with the Church’s theme for the Jubilee Year celebration, "Pilgrims of Hope."

It was our great honour to have His Eminence Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, preside over the liturgy—alongside four priests who share a deep connection with our school, serving as concelebrants. In his homily, Cardinal Chow commended St Francis Xavier’s College for carrying out the mission of education by nurturing generations of children with God’s love, raising them in the legacy of our patron saint to be sincere and passionate men who are "Gentle in Manner, Resolute in Action."

As the closing Mass drew to a close, so too did the curtain fall on our year-long celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of St Francis Xavier's College. We look forward to welcoming all our guests to our school’s 75th Anniversary Open Day to witness our Brotherhood—70 Years and Beyond.

On 6 December, we celebrated the 70th Anniversary of our school with a grand banquet held at the Hopewell Hotel. More than 1,300 guests, seated at 136 tables, gathered to mark this meaningful milestone — including school management, teachers, alumni, parents, students, and friends — all united in a spirit of gratitude and celebration

Under the theme “Brotherhood – 70 Years and Beyond,” we reflected on our journey since 1955 and gave thanks for the enduring bonds that connect generations of Xaverians. The evening commenced with a prayer led by Bro. John Chong, followed by welcome addresses from our Principal and Prof. Ling Kar Kan (Class of 74), Chairman of the 70th Anniversary Grand Banquet Organising Committee. The singing of our School Song brought everyone together in a moment of pride and unity. A particularly touching highlight was the collective scarf-holding moment, symbolising our shared identity and the enduring spirit of brotherhood across generations.

Throughout the banquet, all guests enjoyed a series of vibrant performances by students and alumni, and shared heartfelt moments of reunion and conversation with beloved teachers and lifelong friends. The banquet was not only a celebration of the past, but also a reunion — a time to reconnect, express gratitude, and look forward together to the future.

One of the most memorable highlights of the evening was the charity auction. Three unique and meaningful items were presented: a calligraphy of school motto by our beloved past principal Brother Anthony; a watercolour painting by renowned artist Mr. Luke Tao (Class of 67) and a stunning metal sculpture depicting our founder St. Marcellin Champagnat created by world-class sculptor Mr. John Lau (Class of 71). What made the evening even more memorable was the extraordinary generosity of our alumni. In particular, the Class of 1974 came together to make a successful bid of 1.3 million. Their selfless contribution serves as a powerful testament to the brotherhood, gratitude, and unwavering commitment of our alumni in giving back to their alma mater.

As we move forward from this milestone celebration, we remain steadfast in our commitment to nurturing future generations with knowledge, values, and character — carrying the enduring spirit of brotherhood with us, for the next 70 years and beyond.

The 70th Anniversary Open Day, held on 22–23 November, marked a major highlight of our school’s milestone jubilee year and concluded with great success. The event commenced with a grand opening ceremony attended by distinguished guests, alumni, parents and friends of the SFXC community.

Throughout the two-day celebration, visitors were treated to a vibrant programme of student-led activities and performances. Musical showcases, dance shows, drama performances, as well as sports demonstrations and competitions filled the campus with excitement and youthful energy, each reflecting the talent, discipline, and spirit of our young Xavierians.

Meanwhile, over 1,000 parents and primary students attended the F.1 Admission Talks, where they were introduced to our school’s culture, learning environment, and admission procedures. Exhibition rooms prepared by different academic panels and non-academic groups further demonstrated the rich and diverse learning experiences that SFXC continues to provide.

The celebration reached a moving climax at the end of 23 November, when Xavierians—past and present—joined in unison with parents and guests to sing the School Song. This powerful moment of unity and brotherhood offered a fitting close to an unforgettable event, leaving all present deeply impressed by the heritage, values, and spirit of our Xaverian family.

With gratitude for your support, we look forward to welcoming all guests back to our School for the SFXC 75th Anniversary Open Day—as we continue to walk together in the way of the Marists, nurturing generations of gentlemen who are “Gentle in Manner, Resolute in Action”.