The School Crest and its Symbolism
The school crest was probably designed by a Christian Brother who unfortunately remains anonymous.
The CROSS burning with faith, is placed appropriately
at the center because it signifies that God is central
to St. Edmund's Higher Secondary being a Christian Brother Institution
The crest is surmounted by a STAR.
As the star shines in the darkness, it is regarded as the symbol of
enlightenment and instruction.
Embracing the logo is the SCROLL.
of learning which is done in the Celtic
tradition so deftly intertwined that the complete
design given a sense of fulfillment, that is the
fruit of harmony unity and good teamwork
The SAPLINGS correspond to every student
who walks into the Higher Secondary to prepare for life.
The blossoming of the TWO FLOWERS
represent the full flowering of the
personality of the students in this co-educational
institution and signify the
integration of the values in life freedom and responsibility
compassion and justice, the
ying and the yang. It also signifies the healthy balance between
the curricular and the co-curricular which is promoted in
the institution.
The CROWN at the foundation of the
saplings symbolizes the sense of fulfillment and accomplishment
experienced when the students develop a balanced and integrated
personality.
The star and the scroll of learning are golden in colour GOLD representing the pot at the end of the rainbow if the true traditions
of being an Edmundian are followed in letter and spirit.
The saplings are GREEN in colour signifying the
welth of possibility and hope for each individual.
The logo is MAROON in colour symbolic of patience which
ultimately helps surmount all difficulties.
The scroll holds the college motto
FACTA NON VERBA
which in Latin means 'Deeds not Words'.
The College provides ample
opportunities for students to prove
themselves in academics as well as in all
forms of co-curricular activities. What
more appropriate motto could
have been chosen by the pioneering Brothers
as Edmundians worldwide have
lived and distinguished themselves
by their deeds!