Thursday, July 01, 2004

Let it serve as an inspiration to all of IJ The School Crest is one that is shared by our schools all the world over. In the centre of the Crest lies a red shield with a silver band edged in gold. The shield, surmounted by a gold cross, is encircled by a garland of marguerities. The garland of marguerites speaks of simplicity - the most charming trait in young girlhood. On the right lies the Gospel with a silver rosary. The Gospel is a light to your life; live by it and you will attain peace. The rosary is the Gospel in miniature seen through the eyes of the Virgin Mary; pray it and you will grow. On the left are a golden distaff and spindle: Symbols of womanly labour. A life without labour is a wearisome affair; with it, life is meaningful and satisfying. Emblazoned on the Crest is our motto: "Simple in Virtue Steadfast in duty." Virtue is a personal possesion; no one can take it away from you against your will. An upright virtue goes to one's neighbour with spontaneous warmth. It judges oneself with humble honesty. And it goes straight to God with child-like confidence. When you see our badge on your companion, remember that it is a token of membership in a School whose patron is the Divine Child Himself. When you wear it yourself you might say it with Saint Paul that you are "a citizen of no mean city." Wear it with pride, then, for it is a symbol of honour. *extracted it from hui luan's blog... who got it from alicia... ij forever.

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7/01/2004 06:59:00 PM