Our Identity
Discover the meaning behind Mayflower Secondary School's crest, motto, and song, and what it means to be a Mayflowerian.
Our School Crest & Motto
The Mayflower Secondary School crest and motto symbolise who we are and what we stand for as a school community. They represent our heritage, our aspirations, and our commitment to developing students of character and purpose.
The school crest is formed from the letters MF, the initials of Mayflower Secondary School. The letter M is artistically shaped like a flower, while the letter F is designed as a stem with two blades of leaves. Together, they form a stalk of flower, conveying the belief that “Every Mayflowerian will bloom.”
The design also symbolises the pursuit of knowledge. The stylised red M represents the torch of wisdom, while the green leaves resemble an open book, reflecting growth through learning. Green further symbolises the continuous quest for knowledge, just as leaves seek nourishment for growth.
The letter M is linked to the concept of “might,” from which the school motto “Mighty in Thought and Deed” is derived. The bold lettering of the school name, arranged in a circle around the crest, reflects unity and collective strength in striving to be righteous in both thought and action.
Mayflower Promise
The Mayflower Promise expresses our shared identity and direction as a school. It articulates the kind of person we seek to develop in every student and guides our decisions, practices and relationships across the school.
Our school values are intentionally aligned to the Mayflower Promise. They bring the Promise to life by describing how a Mayflowerian thinks, acts and contributes to everyday situations, shaping out culture and community.
Future Ready Mayflowerians
with a Zest for Life, a Curious Mind and a Generous Spirit
Zest for Life | Curious Mind | Generous Spirit |
|---|---|---|
• Moral Courage | • Discerning | • Respect |
• Mayflowerians have a strong sense of purpose and pursue their passion and interests. | • Mayflowerians are inquisitive, self-directed and lifelong learners. | • Mayflowerians are effective communicators with good interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively with others. |
Mayflower Mission
Every Mayflowerian - Mighty in Thought and Deed
Our School Song
Mayflower our dearest school
Together aspire together we strive;
From thee we derive
The knowledge and the dignity
To thee we give our love and loyalty.
Mayflower, Mayflower,
To fame and glory, to fame and glory;
Mayflower, Mayflower,
We serve and honour our school and country.
Be mighty in thought and deed
Be modest to all men no matter what creed;
Onward we'll march
with kindred and spirit aglow
And that is our motto for a better tomorrow.