Arms of St. Andrew’s College
Arms of St. Andrew’s College
Blazon
Azure on a saltire Argent between in chief a maple leaf and in base a thistle Or, an open book proper bound Sable edged Or;
Symbolism
The white X-shape on blue is the coat of arms attributed to St. Andrew. The maple leaf and the thistle refer to the school’s Canadian identity and Scottish heritage respectively. The book refers to the school’s educational mandate.
Motto of St. Andrew’s College
Blazon
ΑΝΔΡΙΖΕΣΘΕ ΚΡΑΤΑΙΟΥΣΟΕ;
Symbolism
Meaning “Quit ye like men, be strong,” this Greek phrase is taken from 1 Corinthians 16:13. The first word of the motto is the origin of the name Andrew, which means “manly.”
