School Logo, Motto and Song
- School Logo
The heraldic description of the Coat of Arms of King George the Fifth School is:
- School Motto
The motto of KGV is Honestas Ante Honores, which means "Honesty Before Glory" in Latin. The school motto and song share the same name.
- School Song
The school song is sung at school events such as the Junior School Celebration and Speech Day.
Here are we gathered from many a nation,
Arts to acquire that our peoples may serve.
Characters moulded by strict regulation
Honour demands we this motto observe:
Honestas ante Honores
Honesty first then glories
Loud raise the echoing chorus
Honestas ante Honores
Bold as the Lion Crest
Blazoned on every breast
Loud let resound the chorus
Honestas ante Honores
Chivalry's courtesies claim cultivation.
Honour depends on such disciplined rule.
Honour acquiring a good reputation,
Honour the name of King George the Fifth School.
Honestas ante Honores
Honesty first then glories
Loud raise the echoing chorus
Honestas ante Honores
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