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St. Anthony Catholic School is a warm, welcoming and safe community facility that is steeped in respect, dignity, empathy and compassion. Our staff members care deeply about each student and about their accomplishments and growth. St. Anthony is a learning community where all members encourage and exhibit a love of learning.

• We work closely with the St. Anthony Parish community.

• We prepare our students for the sacraments of:

  • First Holy Communion

  • Reconciliation

  • Confirmation

• We celebrate monthly Masses at St. Anthony Church.

• We welcome regular visits from Father Martinez and his associates.

• We explore a different virtue each month and integrate these values into all aspects of school life, including: hospitality, gratitude, peacemaking, charity, courage, love, forgiveness, justice, compassion and faithfulness.

Academics and Enrichment

• We place a strong emphasis on academic achievement and continuous improvement.

• We offer a wide range of activities and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our school community.

• Our co-curricular programming includes:

  • A variety of school sports

  • Leadership opportunities across various grade levels

  • Chess

  • Choir

  • Student mentoring

Nutrition and Healthy Living

• We offer a five-day Nutrition Program that provides students with a nutritious morning snack.

• We use the program to help students learn about the importance of healthy living habits.

• We have established strong community partnerships that enrich our students’ experiences and strengthen our programs.

• We work closely with the Dovercourt Boys’ and Girls’ Club, which provides a variety of after-school programming.

• We regularly welcome co-op students from neighbouring high schools.

• We host student teachers from university Faculty of Education programs, providing opportunities for future educators to gain classroom experience.

• We are supported by many volunteers who assist our classroom teachers in a variety of ways.

Our History

• We were founded more than 90 years ago by the Sisters of Loretto.

• In spring 2006, we welcomed students into our newly renovated and expanded facility.

• We continue a long tradition of providing Catholic education to generations of families.

Our Diverse Community

• We have welcomed generations of families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Throughout our history, we have supported successive waves of newcomers to Canada, including families of Irish, Italian, Portuguese, Central American, and South American heritage.

• We are proud that this rich cultural diversity remains one of the defining strengths of our school community.

Our Namesake: St. Anthony of Padua

• We are named in honour of St. Anthony of Padua, a beloved Franciscan friar known for his preaching, teaching, and deep faith.

• His life of service and compassion continues to inspire the values we promote in our school community.

Our School Community

• We are proud of our strong tradition of:

  • Academic excellence

  • Athletic achievement

  • Christian values

  • Family and community partnerships

• We maintain an enduring partnership with our families, parish, and wider community.

• We celebrate the many graduates of our school who have gone on to make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.