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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
January 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 194
Arms of R. H. King AcademyBlazonAzure the entrance portal of the former Scarborough High School Argent; SymbolismThe main symbol is the entranceway from the old Scarborough High School building, the predecessor institution of R. H. King Academy, erected in 1922. Except for the portal, this building was demolished in 1976. The portal has long been used as a symbol of the school. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet Or the upper rim set with hazelnuts alternating with trillium flowers proper, a demi lion Or holding between its paws a mortarboard cap Azure; SymbolismThe coronet is indicative of an educational body, set with the provincial flower and hazelnuts, a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. The lion is the name of the school teams. As it is the king of beasts, it makes a reference to the name of the school, which had been re-named in honour of the first principal, Reginald H. King. |
MottoBlazonDILIGIMUS QUAERIMUS SERVIMUS; SymbolismThis is a Latin translation of the school’s English motto, dating from 1989: “We care, we strive, we serve.” |
SupportersBlazonOn a representation of the Scarborough Bluffs proper rising from barry wavy Argent and Azure, two lions rampant Or each gorged with a collar compony Azure, Sable, and Vert, and grasping a torch Sable enflamed Or; Symbolismhe lions, furthering the symbolism of the crest, have collars of the current and past school colours, and they hold the torch of learning in the original colours of the school. They stand on the Scarborough Bluffs, which are located near the school, and after which the school’s yearbook takes its name. |
Flag of R. H. King AcademyBlazonA banner of the Arms with a chief Vert charged with a lion passant guardant Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of R. H. King AcademyBlazonThe entrance portal of the former Scarborough High School Azure, its arch enclosing a lion's face Or; 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 February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 519 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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