Our Motto

At the very heart of Pacific Oaks Academy lies our motto: “Euntes in Mundum Universum.” These words were spoken by Our Lord to the Apostles to “go into the whole world.” They come from the Gospel of Mark 16:15. They are spoken after the Resurrection and just prior to the Ascension. They are a charge to each Christian “to proclaim the gospel to every creature.”

We draw on these words because we want our graduates to go into the whole world. We desire God’s will for them, wherever that may lead them in academic, professional and vocational pursuits. Inspired by Our Lord's words we understand the urgency and magnitude of this mission. 

Our commitment to this motto inspires us to cultivate a learning environment that empowers our students spiritually, academically and physically. As we assist parents in educating their children, we encourage every child to embrace the adventure of following God’s plan wheresoever it takes them. 

Our Crest

The crest is an important part of our school. It incorporates several inspirations. At the top of the crest in Latin is the school's motto: go into the whole world. In the foreground is the Camarillo White Horse, a native breed started by Adolfo Camarillo. This animal is our mascot because of its local origin, beauty and rich history. 

The image of Pleasant Valley and the mountains surrounding Camarillo captures the unique beauty of the local area. It presents the mountains, farm fields and sky the way no other place in the world does.

Placed in the background of the crest is a simple donkey on the mountain tops. This animal is an homage to the beast of burden which carried the Blessed Virgin and Our Lord, led by St Joseph, to Bethlehem as well as on the flight into Egypt. A simple creature being led - oftentimes where it cannot see - to conduct humble work with great significance for the salvation of souls. We know that different renderings of the crest will allow the donkey to be seen and others will have insufficient detail to show it. Even this aspect is important as we strive to “do and disappear” similarly to the way the donkey's master, St Joseph, led the Holy Family then quietly exited the Gospels.