Over the past two months—specifically on 19th November, 11th December, and 18th December 2025—our musicians represented SFXC on stage in Hong Kong Youth Music Interflows to showcase their musical talents.
We are proud to announce a 'Triple Victory' for the school. We are delighted to report that three of our major groups have secured Silver Awards in their respective categories:
•The Chinese Orchestra
•The String Orchestra
•The Wind Band
This outstanding achievement is the result of long hours of practice and dedication. We hope this success fuels your passion to reach even greater heights in the future.
Please join us in congratulating our dedicated musicians and their conductors!
In 2025, the Catholic Church celebrated the Jubilee Year with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong actively participated by organizing a variety of events, encouraging the faithful to engage in Eucharistic Adoration, frequent the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and extend care to those in need.
Adding to this spirit of hope, the “Light of Hope” oil lantern relay was inaugurated on the Jubilee’s opening day. Over the course of two years, this symbolic lantern will journey to every parish in Hong Kong, remaining in each for two weeks. This initiative inspires believers to radiate hope in their daily lives, spreading its light far and wide.
The Light of Hope lantern symbolizes resilience, guidance, and comfort, serving as a beacon that dispels darkness and inspires perseverance through life’s challenges. It represents an inner flame of strength, encouraging individuals to find peace, maintain faith in better days, and shine as a positive influence on others.
We were honored to welcome the Light of Hope to our college on 29th January 2026. The lantern was lit before the morning prayer during our school assembly. Br. Chin, the Supervisor of the school, blessed all teachers and students with the light. A solemn procession followed, and the Light of Hope was placed in our school chapel. The chapel was then opened for prayer during recess, lunchtime, and after school.
A Mass was celebrated after school in the chapel before the Light of Hope was reverently transferred to Our Lady of China Church.
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.
