We are excited about the new colours coming in 2025! Please read below about the symbolism behind 'The School Crest'
The School Crest
The crest depicts the School’s Catholic identity through the Omega Symbol, which in Christianity symbolises, God's eternity. In the Book of Revelation in the Bible, Jesus refers to himself as the Alpha and the Omega, signifying the beginning and the end. The ‘M’ symbol also represents the Mitre headgear worn by the bishop.
The ‘M’ symbol references the Mel Maria school name, and its twin peaks represent the school’s two campuses.
The school motto ‘Unity is Strength’ is incorporated into a banner bringing our two campuses together.
Navy Blue (replacing the Santa Maria green connection)
Religious Symbolism
The navy blue colour is associated in Christianity generally and Catholicism in particular, with the Virgin Mary. Symbolically, blue represents life, purity and cleansing.
Universal Symbolism
The colour blue carries with it the symbolism of peace, intelligence, loyalty, strength, security, stability, wisdom and unity. These qualities are critical to the formation and ongoing development of Mel Maria Catholic Primary School.
White
Religious Symbolism
In Christianity, a white lily represents the Madonna, our Mother Mary, who is the patron saint of Mel Maria Catholic Primary School. In the New Testament, white represents the colour of light (Christ) and symbolises the divine. In Baptism, white represents a ‘new beginning’ and belonging to the Christian faith.
Universal Symbolism
White universally signifies peace, an indication that an agreement between two parties has been reached. White is associated with goodness, innocence, and clarity. It is considered to be the colour of perfection.
The colour white was chosen because it projects purity, cleanliness and neutrality - a very important aspect of the new model.
Red
Religious Symbolism
In our faith traditions, red is the colour of that symbolises the presence of God and is considered the colour of the Church. It is the liturgical colour of Pentecost, the celebration that marks the birth of the Christian Church. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles – the same Spirit which we call upon to guide our journey at Mel Maria Catholic Primary School.
Universal Symbolism
The colour red was chosen because it adds life and vitality to the dominant colours of Navy Blue and White. The colour red is vibrant, eye-catching and powerful. This colour also has strong links to the Mercy Sisters, the founding order of our school.
The strength and pioneering spirit of the school and each individual is reflected through this colour.