Arms of the Hillfield Strathallan College
Arms of the Hillfield Strathallan College
Blazon
Per chevron Argent and Vert, in chief two sexfoils Purpure, in base a boar’s head couped Argent;
Symbolism
The boar's head was the symbol of Hillfield School, and was likely taken from the personal arms of Lord Aberdeen, Governor General of Canada and an early patron of the school. The flowers, which may have been based on prairie crocus flowers, and the purple colour were used by Strathallan School, along with the colour green, which was also used by Hillfield. Green, purple and white are the colours of the present school. The chevron division alludes to Hamilton Mountain, the school's location.
Crest of the Hillfield Strathallan College
Blazon
A boar’s head Argent charged with a sexfoil Purpure and encircled by a wreath of laurel Vert;
Symbolism
The crest combines the Hillfield and Strathallan symbols, with the addition of a green laurel wreath, an ancient symbol of excellence and achievement, which had also been used by Hillfield School.
Motto of the Hillfield Strathallan College
Blazon
VELLE EST POSSE;
Symbolism
Meaning "To wish is to be able", this was the Hillfield Motto.
Motto of the Hillfield Strathallan College
Blazon
EXCELSIOR;
Symbolism
Meaning "Ever higher", this was the Motto of Strathallan.
