The Cross
The Hurly family were church-goers, so many of the streets in Hurlyvale are named after the Apostles and famous Christians. Thus, we have St Paul Road, St Mark Road, and St James Road. Our school is located in St Andrew Road. St Andrew is supposed to have been crucified on an X-shaped cross. A white cross on a blue background is known as the cross of St Andrew.
The cross is a symbol of Christianity and represents the faith of the Hurly family. The white cross on a blue background, known as the cross of St Andrew, is a powerful reminder of the sacrifice made by St Andrew and the values that he embodied. At Hurlyvale Primary School, we honor our Christian heritage and strive to uphold the values of love, compassion, and kindness that are at the heart of the Christian faith.
The Eagle
The eagle is regarded by many people as the king of birds. It is associated with soaring above difficulties and ties in with our motto – STRIVE. The eagle was also used by pilots as their symbol. It is interesting to note that the other street bordering the front of our school is called Gibson Road. This street, like several others in Hurlyvale, was named after a famous airman. Guy Gibson was a squadron leader, famous for his raid on the Mona and Eider dams in Germany, recounted in the book The Dam-busters.
The eagle on our school badge represents our determination to rise above challenges and to strive for excellence in all areas of our lives. It is a powerful symbol of our school motto, STRIVE, and a reminder to all students to push themselves to be their best selves. We are proud to represent the eagle on our school badge and to uphold the values of courage, determination, and perseverance that it embodies.
