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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms
April 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 438
Arms of the Prom-Edu-Val SocietyBlazonAzure on a chevron Argent, between in chief two open books and in base an oak tree eradicated Or, five mullets Azure; SymbolismThe books mark the educational mandate of the society. The oak tree represents deeply rooted strength, the chevron the idea of striving upwards, and the stars the concept of excellence. |
MottoBlazonRESPICE STELLAM; SymbolismMeaning “Look to the star”, this Latin phrase is taken from a verse of the Marian hymn “Respice Stellam, Voca Mariam”, based on a sermon by St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). The star represents the Blessed Virgin Mary. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3681 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Gordon Macpherson, Niagara Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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