St. George's School

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Vancouver, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 755

Arms of St. George’s School
Arms of St. George’s School
 
Arms of St. George’s School

Arms of St. George’s School

Blazon

Argent a cross Gules, in the canton a maple leaf bendwise Vert all within a bordure Gules;

Symbolism

The red cross on a white background is the traditional symbol of St. George. The maple leaf identifies the school as a Canadian institution.

Crest

Blazon

Upon a grassy mount proper, the mounted figure of St. George vested of a tabard of the Arms and slaying a dragon proper;

Symbolism

The image of St. George represented as a knight slaying a dragon dates back to the Middle Ages.

Motto

Blazon

SINE TIMORE AUT FAVORE;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Without fear or favour”.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 897 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of St. George's School

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the College of Arms, London.

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 9 October 1984.