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Oakville, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
July 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 287
Arms of St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn SchoolBlazonPer chevron Or and Azure, in base a terrestrial globe Or, on a chief Gules a Saxon crown between two open books Or; SymbolismBlue, yellow and red are the school colours. The books are a symbol of learning. The Saxon crown refers to the school’s namesake, Saint Mildred (c. 660 – c. 730), a princess and an abbess from the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. The inverted V shape indicates upward striving. The globe represents worldwide opportunities that await the school’s graduates. |
MottoBlazonBEATI MUNDO CORDE; SymbolismOriginally used as the motto of St. Mildred’s College (which would merge with the Lightbourn School in 1969 to form the current school), this Latin phrase from Matthew 5:8 in the Bible means “Blessed are the pure in heart.” It was used by many schools around the world administered by the Community of the Sisters of the Church, the religious order that founded St. Mildred’s College and operated the school until 1986. |
Flag of St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn SchoolBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn SchoolBlazonA plate charged with a Celtic cross Argent fimbriated Azure, Argent and Azure, its ring Gules; SymbolismThe Celtic cross, which has long been used by the school, is the emblem of the Community of the Sisters of the Church. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Ralph Spence, Albion Herald Extraordinary, and Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLara Claire Berry CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution |