The Motto and The Emblem
The motto is 'Seek Ye Wisdom', which was Mother Mary Matilda's motto.
The emblem is a shield, inscribed on it are the words of the school motto: "Seek ye Wisdom". There is a lily engraved on the emblem which symbolises purity of mind and body. The radiant sun on the emblem symbolises the enlightenment that education brings to the mind of every Marian.
The Letters 'I' and 'M' stand for 'Mary Immaculate' the patroness.
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