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Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
April 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 479
Arms of the Hillfield Strathallan CollegeBlazonPer chevron Argent and Vert, in chief two sexfoils Purpure, in base a boar’s head couped Argent; SymbolismThe 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. |
CrestBlazonA boar’s head Argent charged with a sexfoil Purpure and encircled by a wreath of laurel Vert; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonVELLE EST POSSE; SymbolismMeaning "To wish is to be able", this was the Hillfield Motto. |
MottoBlazonEXCELSIOR; SymbolismMeaning "Ever higher", this was the Motto of Strathallan. |
Flag of the Hillfield Strathallan CollegeBlazonA banner of the Arms; 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 October 29, 2005 in Volume 139, page 3450 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherHeather Taylor Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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