School
House
The name School House comes from the blue border of the crest which contains the title of the school, and the date of the foundation.
The leasehold terms for the School at St Philip’s stated:
‘From the 29th day of September, 1722, for the uses of a School to be built thereon, for the purpose of maintaining poor children, teaching them to read and write, and instructing them in the knowledge of the Christian religion, as professed in the Church of England and for other purposes.’
The colour blue remains synonymous with the School in Birmingham, as do the blue coats which were initially bequeathed to the first 32 pupils. These are now called ‘Best Blues’ and worn on ceremonial occasions such as Founders’ Day.Â