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 San Clemente is named after the Basilica of San
Clemente in Rome, the resting place of the relics of St Clement. The
language of the motto "Veritas" is Latin. The words San
Clemente are Spanish, reflecting the national origin of the Dominican Order
who opened this school in Mayfield in 1916.
Dominican Cross:
The crest is backed by the Cross of Aza, the family symbol of St Dominic's
mother. The ends of the cross are in the shape of a flowering lily,
representing sacrifice turning into joy.
Colours:
The school colours are bottle green and papal yellow.
The green represents Australia. The yellow represents our link with Rome.
Dove:
The centre of the crest is a white dove and this is symbolic of the peace
and security of the Holy Spirit. The dove carries three ribbons
representing prayer, work and leisure. The members of our community ask
that in prayer, in schoolwork and in leisure, the Holy Spirit will be the
guide and the centre of our school life.
Veritas:
Our motto is "Veritas" – in English this
means "Truth". This has always been the motto of the Dominicans.
It is still the motto of this school as it is an ideal that we can all
strive to attain. In the widest sense "Veritas" means more that
just truth. It means honesty with oneself; being one’s own person before
God and before others. Honesty brings us closer together, and allows
us to build trust-worthy relationships. Jesus says he is the way,
the truth and the life. Seeking truth means to seek the way Jesus
would have us live. Our school motto expresses what we believe in,
and how we try to live.
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