Hoërskool Bellville

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HOËRSKOOL BELLVILLE

Country: South Africa
Campus/location : Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape

Official blazon

(af)

Wapen: In blou, 'n silwer regopgeplaaste anker, oor die skag heen 'n goue triquetra, die dwarsbalk getop met 'n uitkomende vlam van natuurlike kleur; 'n goue uitgetande skildsoom.
Wapenspreuk: PARATUS AD OMNIA

(en)

Arms: Azure, an anchor erect Argent, the beam surmounted by a triquetra Or, the timber ensigned with a flame issuant proper; a bordure indented Or.
Motto: PARATUS AD OMNIA

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on November 25, 1994.

The anchor on the shield symbolizes powerful steadfastness, but also the good hope that is cherished for the wholesome and useful influence that must emanate from the school.

The flame has a dual purpose: It is firstly the light of knowledge, values and norms that the learners must receive at school. Secondly, it is the civilizing and refined spirit that must emanate from the learners after they leave school to fill their rightful places in society with responsibility.

The triquetra is an educational symbol, symbolizing the tripartite relationship between learner, teacher and parent.

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