Arms of the Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine
Arms of the Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine
Blazon
Argent on a bend sinister between two keys Azure, a fleur-de-lis Or;
Symbolism
Blue is the official colour of the Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine. The stripe represents the Lachine Canal, which runs alongside the college. The fleur-de-lis represents the location of the college in Quebec. The two keys symbolize the acquisition of the Simpson Manor by the Sisters of Saint Anne on May 1, 1861, as well as the ceremony at which the Sisters were presented the key to the main door. The keys also represent the institution as a guardian of knowledge passed down for generations from teachers to students. Education is the key to success, as demonstrated by the success of the college’s graduates. The college’s newspaper is also called La Clé [the key].
Crest of the Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine
Blazon
The dome of the Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine issuant from an open book lying flat proper bound Azure;
Symbolism
The crest depicts the dome of the main building of the Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine, completed in 1889. This dome is one of the architectural jewels of Quebec. The cross at the summit symbolizes the Sisters of Saint Anne, the original proprietors of the college. The open book represents the college’s educational mission.
Motto of the Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine
Blazon
COGNOSCI UT MELIUS FACIAS;
Symbolism
COGNOSCI UT MELIUS FACIAS, meaning “To know so as to better do”, has been the motto of the Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine for many years.
Supporters of the Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine
Blazon
Two dragons Azure armed and with their undersides Or, each holding a lantern and standing on a stone wall proper;
Symbolism
The supporters represent the Centre d’activités du Collège Sainte-Anne, the mascot of which is a dragon. The lanterns symbolize the Lachine lighthouse. A symbol of light and an indispensable tool for guides, they represent the path to success and the role of teachers. The comportment represents the authorization that the Sisters of Saint Anne received to use stones from the Lachine Canal to expand the college.
