About Us
St. Anthony Catholic School is a warm, welcoming and safe community facility steeped in respect, dignity, empathy and compassion. Our staff members care deeply about each student and about their accomplishments and growth. We are a learning community where all members encourage and exhibit a love of learning.
Our Parish
We work closely with the St. Anthony Parish community to support students in their faith formation and preparation for the sacraments of First Holy Communion, Reconciliation, and Confirmation. Monthly Masses at St. Anthony Church and regular visits from Father Martinez and his associates strengthen our home, school, and parish partnership. Each month, we focus on a different virtue, such as hospitality, gratitude, peacemaking, charity, courage, love, forgiveness, justice, compassion, and faithfulness, and incorporate these values throughout school life.
Activities and Programs
We place a strong emphasis on academic achievement and continuous improvement, offering programs and activities that support the diverse needs and interests of our students. Co-curricular opportunities include school sports, leadership, chess, choir, and student mentoring.
Our five-day Nutrition Program provides students with a nutritious morning snack while promoting the importance of healthy eating and active, healthy lifestyles.
Community Partnerships
We have strong community partnerships that enrich student experiences and strengthen our programs. We work closely with the Dovercourt Boys’ and Girls’ Club, which provides after-school programming, and regularly welcome co-op students and teacher candidates from local high schools and university Faculty of Education programs. Our school is also supported by dedicated volunteers who assist teachers and contribute to our learning community.
Our School History and Tradition
Founded more than 90 years ago by the Sisters of Loretto, we have a long tradition of providing Catholic education to generations of families. In the spring of 2006, students returned to a newly renovated and expanded facility.
Our school has welcomed generations of families from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Irish, Italian, Portuguese, Central American, and South American communities. This rich diversity remains one of the defining strengths of our school community.
We are named after St. Anthony of Padua, a beloved Franciscan friar known for his preaching, teaching, deep faith, and service to others. His example continues to inspire the values we promote in our school community.
We are proud of our traditions of academic excellence, athletic achievement, Christian values, and strong family and community partnerships. We continue to work closely with our families, parish, and wider community while celebrating the many graduates who have gone on to make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.