Arms of Balmoral Junior Secondary School
Arms of Balmoral Junior Secondary School
Blazon
Or a knight’s helmet affronty Argent embellished Or plumed Sable, on a chief dancetty Azure three rings interlaced Or;
Symbolism
The traditional colours of the school are black and orange, represented here by gold. The dividing line represents mountain peaks of the North Shore mountains which form the backdrop to the school’s setting. The interlaced rings symbolize the three central parts of the students’ learning experience: academics, arts (both applied and visual), and athletics. The knight’s helmet and plume is the current emblem of the school, alluding to the school’s teams.
Crest of Balmoral Junior Secondary School
Blazon
Issuant from a mural coronet Azure masoned Or an open book Argent bound and charged on each page with a pallet wavy Azure
Symbolism
The mural coronet symbolizes the school’s nickname, “The Castle”. The book is a traditional symbol for learning. The wavy blue bars on its pages represent the nearby mountain streams and which are represented in the coat of arms of the District of North Vancouver, where the school is sited.
Motto of Balmoral Junior Secondary School
Blazon
MENS CORPUS ANIMUS;
Symbolism
Meaning “Mind, body, spirit”.
