Thu Duc House
Thu Duc
Colour: Yellow (taken from the Vietnamese flag)
Motto: Fortitudo Unitas Pietas (Strength, Unity, Loyalty)
House Charity: Vietnam Mission (supporting the RNDM Sisters’ work in Vietnam)
House Prayer: Thu Duc Prayer
Mascot: Quackers the Mighty Duck
Totems: Black Swan and Honeysuckle Grevillea
House Coordinator: Mr John Ryan
Overview
Thu Duc House honours the RNDM Sisters in Vietnam, particularly in the Thu Duc province where their major chapter house is located.
Crest Meaning
The crest consists of:
- Star – based on the Vietnamese flag and to represent our namesake’s origins
- Three red horizontal lines – representing the three major provinces of Vietnam
- Tiger – a metaphor for strength and courage
- RNDM Cross – shared common link between the College, the Houses and the Sisters
- Palm leaves – taken from the College crest to represent victory and to establish a common connection between the two
House Totems
Thu Duc’s House Totems, Black Swan and Honeysuckle Grevillea, reflect balance and joy. Thu Duc can look after their totem by embracing harmony and happiness.
MR JOHN RYAN
House Coordinator - Thu Duc
john.ryan@cewa.edu.au
