The School Motto
Respecting tradition, embracing the future
As seen in the table to the right, the school is associated with two separate mottos. For many centuries the school's motto had been 'that we shall be of service' (Latin: Ut Prosim), but it was decided that, for the sake of change, a new motto should be created. A brave new motto was found which encourages reverence for Mr. Nelmes and commands the hugging of the off-green space towers which now adorn the school's buildings.
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