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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
December 20, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 197
Arms of Turnbull School Ltd.BlazonPurpure a starburst Or, on a chief Erminois a lion’s face between two boars’ heads erased respectant Sable; SymbolismThe Erminois chief, boar’s heads, and lion’s face are taken from the ancestral arms of Evans, in particular those granted by Ulster King of Arms in 1838 to the Rev. George Evans, an ancestor of the school’s founding director, Mary Ann Turnbull (née Evans). The starburst conveys the idea of education as illumination and something that is always expanding. It also refers to a child learning to be the star of his or her life, and, acting within the constellation of others, to bring joy to the community. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of pairs of maple seeds Or, a bur oak tree Purpure fructed Or; SymbolismThe oak tree represents growth from small beginnings, and its deep, strong roots symbolize a strong foundation in life in order to thrive. The maple seeds represent young children in a Canadian context. |
MottoBlazonA PLACE TO GROW; SymbolismThe motto applies to both students and staff. |
SupportersBlazonTwo Highland bulls guardant Purpure each charged on the shoulder with a lamp enflamed and standing on a mount Or set with trefoils, leeks, and maple leaves Vert; SymbolismThe bulls allude to the name Turnbull since their heads are turned to face the viewer, looking outwards to act as guardians of the school. The two lamps represent the students and staff, who find a place to grow in the school, and the light of the school’s values extending beyond the school. |
Flag of Turnbull School Ltd.BlazonPurpure a starburst Or, adextré Erminois a Highland bull’s head caboshed between two boars’ heads erased, that in chief contourné Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Turnbull School Ltd.BlazonA Highland bull’s head caboshed ensigned by a starburst Or, all within a wreath of maple seeds Purpure; 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 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2706 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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