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Mill Bay, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge, for use by Brentwood College School
November 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 88
Arms of Brentwood College Association, for use by Brentwood College SchoolBlazonArgent a dexter hand fesswise proper vested Gules holding a torch Sable enflamed Gules all within a bordure per pale Gules and Sable; SymbolismThe hand holding the torch is modelled on the school’s traditional emblem referring the importance of striving for the best and excellence in achievement and emphasizing the link with the school’s traditions. The border, using two of the school’s colours, red, white and black, symbolizes its coeducational character and its original and present campuses. |
CrestBlazonOn a mount Argent set with flames, an arbutus tree fructed proper; SymbolismThe white mound set with a frieze of red flames is inspired by the original meaning of “Brent”, a piece of ground that had been cleared by fire. Rising out of this is an arbutus tree in blossom, symbolizing the tree of knowledge and also representing new life and new ideas. |
MottoBlazonDE MANU IN MANUM; SymbolismDE MANU IN MANUM is the school’s traditional call to action. Translated as “From hand to hand”, the motto symbolizes the passing of the torch of learning and of leadership through service to others. It is also interpreted as the passing of Brentonian traditions and ideals from the original school, founded in 1923 at Brentwood Bay, to the new school re-established at Mill Bay in 1961. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a bald eagle proper, sinister a great blue heron Argent crested Sable, both beaked and membered Gules, gorged with a collar of maple leaves Gules and dogwood flowers Argent, and standing on a grassy mount Vert above barry wavy Argent and Azure; SymbolismThe eagle is traditionally considered in heraldry as the king of birds or the monarch of the air, suggesting the school’s traditional focus on leadership. Complementing the eagle’s evident power, however, is the quieter fortitude and tenacity of the blue heron. As the eagle calls from the high cedars, the blue heron silently observes at the water’s edge. Creatures of strength, determination and grace in flight, both eagle and blue heron are fitting choices as supporters of a school striving for excellence. Although eagles and herons may preside over the bay, each continues to respect and live in harmony with the beauty of the natural environment of the oceanfront campus. Brentwood as a Canadian and British Columbian institution is signalled through the maple leaf/dogwood collars. |
Flag of Brentwood College Association, for use by Brentwood College SchoolBlazonArgent a dexter hand fesswise proper vested Gules holding a torch Sable enflamed Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Brentwood College Association, for use by Brentwood College SchoolBlazonThree torches Sable enflamed Gules, two in saltire and one in pale, bound by a ribbon Gules Argent and Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 587 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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