 It may also, however, be regarded as a symbol of the shedding of the light of knowledge to all those who come within the influence of the school.The open book and the torch of the spirit occupy the right section of the badge.The open book is, of course, the symbol of the wealth of knowledge which can be revealed and explained to all those who pass through the school; it is also symbolic of that free access to all sources of information and that right of free expression which we as people of a democratic country should value highly.