School Emblem
The shield is quartered by the form of a cross. On the upper left, the three broken chevrons are as in the coat of arms of the La Salle family representing the name of the school La Salle. The upper right contains the five-point star with rays, the sign of faith, from the seal of the Brothers of the Christian Schools who conduct the school. The lower left portion contains a section of the Philippine flag signifying loyalty to the country. The lower right, with its hill represented in green is for Green Hills, and the monument to signify Rizal Province, localizes the location of the school.
The shield is topped with the helmet and breastplate. The salvation of souls is the uppermost aim of the school, hence the "helmet of salvation" and the "breastplate of integrity" signify the primary objective. The motto "To God, through faith, virtue and culture" further emphasizes that the school offers all to the greater honor and glory of God. In green and white in classical design, the name and place of the school surround the shield.
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