Barnsley Holgate Grammar School motto

manofsteel | 22:43 Wed 16th Feb 2011 | History

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What is/was the Latin motto of this school???

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SueMoneyRowley

Fortita Occupa Portam

SueMoneyRowley

Sorry - Fortiter Occupa Portam

manofsteel

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Thanks SueMoneyRowley, I think that roughly translates as "Bravely hold the gate"
I was a Penistone Grammar School lad which had disce aut discede as its motto...."learn or leave" which is quite stark!!!!!!

manofsteel

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Thanks SueMoneyRowley, I think that roughly translates as "bravely hold the gate".
I was a Penistone Grammar School lad, ours was disce aut discede......"learn or leave" which is quite a stark statement of the requirements of the school !!!!!

manofsteel

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Sorry SMR I thought the first reply had got lost.

SueMoneyRowley

You're welcome. I think the translation is correct too. I like Learn or Leave better!