Logos of India

ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (SMCE) The emblem of St. Mary’s College of Education (SMCE) features a helm of a ship supporting a crab holding a cross with Jesus Christ. The motifs are ensconced by a circular border inscribed with the name of the college and its motto ‘Grow and Serve’. The helm or wheel of the ship represents leadership and direction. In an educational context, it symbolises the college's role in ‘steering’ students toward a successful future and navigating the ‘sea’ of life. The crab is a specific reference to the coastal and fishing heritage of the Seydunganallur and Thoothukudi regions. The Crucifixion represents the college's Christian foundation and commitment to the teachings of Jesus. It symbolises sacrifice, service, and the source of wisdom.

STELLA MATUTINA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (SMCE) The shield-shaped emblem of Stella Matutina College of Education (SMCE) houses a shield inscribed with a sailboat on waters placed in a circle and a lighthouse is placed behind the circle.. The initials of the college are written on the left of the circle, the name of the college surmounts it and on a banner the motto of the college in Sanskrit ‘उदारतया सत्यलब्धि’ (Upanishad) meaning ‘Attainment of Truth through Generosity’. The sailboat on waters represents the journey of life and education. The boat navigating the sea symbolises students sailing toward knowledge and truth through the ‘sea of life’. The lighthouse symbolises light and direction; and the shield represents protection and the pursuit of virtue.  

STELLA MARY’S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (SMCE) The emblem of Stella Mary’s college of Education (SMCE) features a panel housing a decorated plaque housing the motifs of an open book inscribed with a cross and supported by a pair of laurels with the tagline of the college ‘Praise the Lord Born to Learn’ written around. The name of the college is written on the right in red, green and blue sans-serif capitals. The book refers to education, learning, knowledge and wisdom; the laurels are symbols of ceremonies, victory, achievement, hard work and dedication; and the cross is the primary symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, his victory over sin and death, and his ultimate sacrifice for humanity.