History of the badge
SMK King George V was officiated on the 23rd of April 1928 in conjunction with St. George’s Day, a historical day in England. The name of the school has its origins from a myth regarding St. George who according to legend successfully brought peace to England, which was threatened at that time by a dragon.
The legend is represented in the school crest which has the image of a warrior slaying a dragon. This image is an analogy that great leaders and warriors will emerge from this school. Beneath the image are the words “Veni, Vedi, Veci” on a yellow banner which means 'I came, I saw and I conquered'. These words areattributed to Julius Caesar. The yellow banner, on the other hand, signifies undivided loyalty to the school, country, religion and king.
The most prominent feature of the badge is the horseman slaying the dragon. This is symbolic of the triumph of good over evil, just as St. George slew the dragon that was yearly devouring the young beautiful virgins sacrificed to him. Presumably the school adopted this symbol firstly because the date of opening of the school coincided with the feast Day of St. George 23 April, and secondly because St. George was the patron saint of England.
In the year 1953, the school badge was altered as the image of the cross and a legendary western leader was considered inappropriate. The school crest became a plain one with only the initials “KGV” on it.
Then in 1968, this was regarded as being much too plain and the old badge was re-introduced because of the tradition and meaning attached to it.
In 1978, the badge was redesigned with the concurrence of the Old Boys, the Board of Governors, the Parent - Teacher Association. The familiar colours have been retained as also the crown symbolising the loyalty to our King and Country and the Sovereignty of the Monarchy. The red cross has been replaced by a red 'V' to represent the motto. It is hoped that there will be no more changes to the badge. |
