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Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and a Flag
February 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 232
Authorized usage of the Arms of St. Margaret’s School on a vesica piscis shield within a bordure inscribed with the name of the School and the MottoBlazonGules on a fess Azure edged Argent between in chief an antique crown and in base a marguerite daisy Or, a saltire Argent surmounted by an escutcheon Argent bearing a cross Gules; SymbolismThe design relates to the two schools which amalgamated in 1928: St. Margaret’s and St. George’s, both being private schools for girls. The marguerite daisy is a visual reference to Margaret, Queen of Scotland as wife of Malcolm III, and later canonized as Saint Margaret. She was also called “The pearl of Scotland” because the name Margaret has its origin from the Greek word for “pearl.” The small shield is that of St. George, while the white diagonal cross on blue is the symbol of Scotland. The crown represents Queen Margaret, and is depicted as a Scottish “antique crown” to represent the fact that she lived in the eleventh century. |
MottoBlazonSERVITE IN CARITATE; SymbolismThis means “Serve with love.” |
Flag of St. Margaret’s SchoolBlazonA banner of the Arms; 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 November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2983 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Hugh Savage, assisted by Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, and by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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