| THE XAVIER SCHOOL COAT-OF-ARMS |
| Xavier School's emblem is in the shape of a shield particularly called "l'ecu francais" in modern form. The escutcheon, or face of the coat-of-arms is divided by a vertical line. The dexter side (left side) represents the school and its aims. This side of the escutcheon, means that through Xavier School, the society of Jesus acts as an integrating force enriching the Philippines with the best cultural traits that can be contributed by the minority which has its origin in China. The sinister side (right side) of the escutcheon has a cardinal red background. It features the blazon of the Xavier family, a member of which is the patron saint of the school -- Saint Francis Xavier. Xavier School's motto is 'LUCEAT LUX'. In English, "Let the Light Shine", which echoes the school's Chinese name, "Kuang Ch'i", after Hsu Kuang Ch'i, a Prime Minister who introduced Christianity in Shanghai. |
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