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St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School
Oakville, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
July 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 287
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron Or and Azure, in base a terrestrial globe Or, on a chief Gules a Saxon crown between two open books Or;
Motto
BEATI MUNDO CORDE;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A plate charged with a Celtic cross Argent fimbriated Azure, Argent and Azure, its ring Gules;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue, 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.
Motto
Originally 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
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The Celtic cross, which has long been used by the school, is the emblem of the Community of the Sisters of the Church.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(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.
Painter
Lara Claire Berry
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Educational