- The Governor General of Canada
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Kingston Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Kingston, Ontario
Grant of Arms
December 4, 1989
Vol. I, p. 61
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Blazon
Arms
Argent two torches in saltire Azure enflamed Gules in chief a loyalist civil coronet Azure all within a bordure also Azure;
Crest
A demi griffin Argent grasping with its dexter talon a book proper bound Azure clasped Gules and grasping with its sinister talon a representation of a Martello tower of Kingston Harbour Argent masoned roof and ports Azure;
Motto
MAXIMA DEBETUR PUERIS REVERENTIA. This Latin phrase means "The greatest respect is owed to the boys [or children]".
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on May 12, 1990, in Volume 124, page 1689 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Donald Hallman
Calligrapher
John Whitehead
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Elementary & Secondary