KATATUMBA ACADEMY

"HEAC OTIA STUDIA FOVENT" This expression in Latin is the Academy's catch word, motto, rule to be acted on in every aspect of the Academy.

These Latin words in a scroll together with a feature of a gateway and the legendary lion with book form the emblem, the Court of Arms of The Katatumba Academy Limited.

The feature of a gateway and the legendary lion (which has already been explained in the Academy Flag elsewhere) depicts exactly what the Latin motto says. Looking at the emblem you do not have to know the Latin meanings of the motto to understand the meaning of the emblem – this being one of the reasons why the expression of the motto is in Latin.

To test your interpretation of the emblem however the Latin expression will be explained. It literally means that "THESE GATES CALL FOR STUDY". The admission of a student into The Katatumba Academy demands dedication to serious study, learning, hard work and discipline. Everything at the Academy is geared to this purpose and need. The surroundings, the atmosphere, the facilities offered, etc. is all geared to promoting and encouraging need for serious study and learning, being one of the aims and objectives of the Academy.