The first celebrative activity launched for the 60th Anniversary Celebration was the Basin Feast held in the evening on Saturday, 6th December 2014. Over 95 tables were set up in the two playgrounds for alumni, honorable guests, school staff and current students. The night climaxed with a live concert performed by a band who are alumni of the school while everyone enjoyed their feast. The vigorous atmosphere had raised the energy in everyone to stand up and sing along to the classic pop songs played by the band.

The lucky draws were what everyone was looking forward to. Each participant anticipated for the results of the presentation of gifts and many lucky members took home fabulous prizes which added the cherry-on-top to their night.

As a souvenir to remember the unforgettable night, everyone received a SFXC60 bowl. The night happily ended with photo-taking of different groups. Everybody was immersed in the warmth and happiness of the wonderful gathering with genuine laughter overflowing throughout the night.

The commencement of St. Francis Xavier’s College’s 60th Anniversary Celebration with the theme ‘In the Way of the Marists’ was held on Saturday, 6th December 2014. We give thanks to God for giving us a luminous and warm weather that day which optimized the effect of the inauguration. The commencement started with a Thanksgiving Mass. All the students and honorable guests respectfully listened to the Gospel and holily sang worship songs. The Opening Ceremony was followed with reflections and thoughts presented by the Brothers, the Principal and honorable guests on the influence of the two Saints and Marist Brothers had in education.

To further spark the mood, a light and cheerful rhythm theme song especially composed for the 60th anniversary was performed by several students. A special feature of the ceremony was arranged towards the end – the time capsule presentation. As a gimmick, Brothers, the Principal and honorable guests placed their mementos into the time capsule which would be reopened in 15 years.

The ceremony joyfully ended with the school song led by Brother Joseph. The three cheers at the end officially marked the launch of celebrative activities prepared for the year ahead!

The English Ambassadors met for their second gathering this term to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year; Christmas. The Ambassadors were given a delicious candy cane and gift tag and asked to write a message of goodwill to a friend, relative or teacher! They [the candy canes and gift tags] were then adorned with ribbons and hung on a display board. Finally, the Ambassadors made a unique snowflake to hang around the display of candy canes to create the winter wonderland!