Our Coat of Arms is not only symbolic of our environment, but also representative of the instruments of learning. At the top, the helmet and right arm raised, bearing the golden burning torch, symbolize our commitment to service and hope for the future. The shield contains five elements. In the centre, an open book symbolizes knowledge, whilst at the top and bottom there appear pounding blocks, as used in the gold mines, representing our association with the mining technology of the Witwatersrand. At the left, an upright hammer is used to symbolize technology, whilst the quill on the right represents the art of writing and communication