Octagonal Spiral: The octagonal spiral is about the life cycle. It is about growing in knowledge and wisdom, about the importance of listening to men and women that are more experienced and learning from the lived experience and musings of others. This symbol sponsors the idea of respecting our elders, and frames expectations of cultural and communal power and influence. It encourages boys to take a moment to consider their place in the human life cycle as well as inviting them to leverage the knowledge and wisdom of their parents and grandparents as well as teachers and spiritual leaders.

Concentric Circles with Radiating Lines: This symbol, often referred to as the lore symbol, tells of interconnectedness. The symbol teaches us about cause and effect, about ecosystems, about family dynamics about our place in community and in nature. The radiating lines join the concentric circles together showing interconnectedness between all things. In the modern era this can teach the boys many things. Environmental studies is an immediate example, but it also teaches us about cause and effect, about the outcome of living a moral/ethical or corrupt life. It teaches us that what we do may impact on our future lives, the lives of others and the health of our environment. The yellow of the concentric circles also invites us to reflect on women, and the important role that they play in our lives, education and future. In Aboriginal philosophy, this symbol is focussed on our survival and therefore speaks to living a balanced life. Again, the lessons illustrated by this symbol reflect the teachings of many other cultures and the values taught at the school.

The vertical lines represent our connection to the sky or sky father. The horizontal lines represent our connection to the earth or earth mother. Together, these lines represent our connection to country, and the similarities between our belief systems. Interestingly, in Aboriginal philosophy, where the sky meets the earth defines our country. Where the generative forces of the atmosphere and earth work together to support life.

The Mundoes: The Mundoes or stylised human footprints are also known as Baiami’s footprints. But this is not strictly the case. A better explanation is that they are the teacher’s tracks, a path that leads to growth and increased capacity. This is about education, about growing in knowledge and wisdom so that we can be confident in our path, that we can be decisive and take big steps and achieve great things. This is an aspirational story telling element that can illustrate the Christian path just as it can the environmental, political, interpersonal or professional path.

The kangaroo tracks are composed of large red tracks and smaller white tracks. The large tracks represent an old man, an elder leading the boys into manhood. The boys follow the old man, they watch and learn as he teaches them how to be good men. How to live in peace and harmony within the natural, communal and cultural environment. Naturally, this includes moral and ethical teachings and sharing lived experience and other story elements. One could think of this as the shepherd leading the flock. This element is cross cultural and interfaith.