The Bicentenary Crest of Penang Free School
SCHOOL MOTTO:
Fortis atque Fidelis (för’tiz ud’kway fï’deliz)
SCHOOL COLOUR:
Sky blue
ARMORIAL BEARINGS:
White Tower, Palm Tree, Lion
THE BLAZON OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ARMS:
Azure, in chief a white tower between the gold numerals 18 and 16; in sinister base a gold lion rampant guardant supporting a flag; in dexter base a gold palm tree proper
MOTTO:
Fortis atque Fidelis (Translated as: Strong and Faithful)
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SYMBOLS USED:
WHITE TOWER: Signifies the qualities of strength and truthfulness
1816: The year that Penang Free School was founded
LION: Signifies the preservation of the traditions and high ideals of the School
PALM TREE: Signifies Penang and fertility of the mind
HERALDIC DESCRIPTION OF THE FLAG OF PENANG FREE SCHOOL:
Azure, per pale embattled; in dexter argent a lion rampant azure with numerals 18 and 16 on either side
