Normandy House

Normandy

Colour: Blue
Motto: Fides Visum et Fortitudo (Faith, Vision and Courage)
House Charity: The Shopfront (a drop-in centre for the homeless in Bentley)
House Prayer: Normandy Prayer
Mascot: Norman the Stormin’ Viking
Totems: Raven and Quandong
House Coordinator: Mr David Nelson

Overview

Normandy House is named in honour of Euphrasie Barbier, founder of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM Sisters), who was born in Caen, Normandy in France. Euphrasie Barbier’s RNDM Sisters went on to establish Sacred Heart College and are still integral to today’s operations.

Crest Meaning

The crest contains five elements:

RNDM Cross – symbol of the RNDM Sisters
Palm leaves – taken from the College crest to represent victory and to establish a common connection between the two
Fleur-de-lis – floral badge of France
Square-rigger Ship – symbolising Euphrasie Barbier’s many voyages to foreign countries where she embarked on her missionary work
Symbol of community – representing friendship and cooperation, encompassing the teachings of Euphrasie Barbier and the RNDM Sisters

House Totems

Normandy’s House Totems, Raven and Quandong, teach wisdom and generosity. Normandy can care for their totem by being thoughful and generous in all that they do.