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SCHOOL CREST
The crest designed and adapted for Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School combines both the symbols of its honorary patron, His Excellency Bishop J.F. Ryan, after whom the school is named, and of education, the purpose of the school.
Surmounting the school crest is a cross symbolizing Christ the King. To Him we pledge our allegiance as Catholic students.
In the dexterchief of the shield are the personal insignia of our Bishop's patron saint, St. Joseph. They are the lilies and the carpenter's square. Below these is a maple leaf for Ontario and Canada.
In the sinisterchief is an open book indicative of the search for knowledge and wisdom. The olive leaves beneath the book promise success and achievement through education. Below is the griffin, a mythical animal, which symbolizes great strength and vigilance. |
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From the very beginning, the school motto, rallying cry, saying and song have highlighted the Celtic spirit for which BR has been known thoughout its history.
SCHOOL MOTTO
The original and official motto: VIRTUS ET SCIENTIA – (Virtue and Knowledge) is adapted from the maxim of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. It serves as the guiding principle of these Sisters who are in charge of Bishop Ran Catholic Secondary School and who offer it as an appropriate lodestar to their students.
RALLYING CRY
'WE ARE BR!' became BR's rallying cry under our fourth principal, Mr. Peter Narduzzi (1984-85).
SAYING
'WHERE FAITH, PRIDE AND EFFORT PROMOTE EXCELLENCE' was the saying promoted by Mr. Ross Ferguson, guidance teacher and coach, and was placed over the entrance of the original site at 166 Queenston Road. This saying has become the de facto motto of the modern school.
SCHOOL SONG
Raise high the standard; raise it high to be seen
Proudly we honour our white and green.
We pledge to thee our loyalty
In studies and in sports where e'er we be.
In these paths of learning scholarship soars
From geometry grades to basketball scores,
With faith our shield our courage steeled
With Christ our King we ne'er will yield.
True to the noble, noble spirit we claim
From these hallowed halls we'll carry thy name
As years go by we will praise to the sky
Our own Bishop Ryan, Bishop Ryan, Bishop Ryan,
Bishop Ryan High.
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