Saint Augustine School - The Seal

The Seal

The current Saint Augustine School logo was created and designed by Norgin MOLINA, a former student in 1988 with Mr. Justo R. Cabuhat Jr. as adviser. This now familiar symbol of Saint Augustine School has been adopted since 1988.

The word inscribed inside the logo are in Latin. Si Possunt cur non Ego. (If they can, Why Can't I) is famous quotation of Saint Augustine of Hippo, and is the school's motto, is inspiration of the self for excellence, happiness, and fulfillment in God.

This covers three aspects:

  • Virtus (virtues)
  • Patria (country)
  • Scientia (knowledge)

Elements of the seal:

  • St. Augustine's Beret symbolizes March to Christianity
  • Cross the beret stresses that Christ is the center of the Catholic Education
  • The Heart signifies Love and Dedication to Service
  • The Philippine Seal means nationalism
  • The Nucleus invokes Continuous Struggle and Commitment to Improve Life.
  • The figure 1969 states the year when the school was founded in Tanza, Cavite.
  • The Circle means Unity, and the ribbon underneath where the school's name is written signifies Support and Cooperation of Administration, Faculty, Students, Parents and the Community.

In all, the Saint Augustine School Logo eloquently of the school as a missionary of Christ towards total human development for a better nation and a better word.

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Famous quotes containing the word seal:

    “Shut not so soon; the dull-eyed night
    Has not yet begun
    To make a seizure on the light,
    Or to seal up the sun.”
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