On 15 December 2025, our campus was filled with joy, pride, and a deep sense of unity as we warmly welcomed many of our cherished old boys back to school for a special photo-taking gathering — a heartfelt moment that celebrated the enduring Xaverian spirit.

One meaningful highlight of the morning was the sharing of green scarves, symbolising unity, continuity, and legacy. These scarves were generously gifted by our senior alumnus from the Class of 1974, Professor Ling Kar Kan, former Director of Planning of the HKSAR. His thoughtful gesture reminded us that the bonds formed at SFXC extend far beyond one’s school years.

We were especially touched by the presence of two of our earliest graduates from 1957 — Mr. George Ko, the founding President of our Alumni Association, and Mr. Percy Childe. At the age of 88, their vitality and unwavering affection for the school deeply moved everyone present. During the gathering, Mr. Ko donated a treasured gold school ring — once an auction item at the SFXC 50th Anniversary Banquet — and made a generous contribution of $100,000 to the SFXC Foundation.

The morning concluded with a joyful group photo and the singing of the school song, as students, teachers, alumni, and staff stood together on the playground, green scarves proudly worn — a powerful image of unity across generations.

This memorable morning beautifully reflected the legacy, love, and lifelong brotherhood that define the Xaverian identity. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who made this meaningful gathering possible.

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.