MISSION STATEMENT

We, the community of St. Anthony School, in partnership with the students, parents, and the Catholic Church are dedicated to fostering the development of each unique child in the image of Christ. Our mandate is to encourage each student to develop individual talents through positive fulfilling learning experiences in an inclusive, welcoming, and Catholic school environment. Our aim is to be instrumental in supporting parents/guardians and the Church in the spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, emotional and social growth formation of our youth. We will model and prepare students to pursue excellence, demonstrate the skills and attitudes to prepare them for the future. Each day we will empower students to practice our Catholic teachings and live Christian ideals of mutual trust, equality and respect for all.

CATHOLIC FOCUS

St. Anthony is an elementary school of approximately 420 students, of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds, from Full Day Kindergarten to Grade 8. Our school is located in the north-east area of Brampton and our population reflects the cultural mix of longtime residents and families new to Canada. The surrounding community is made up of single family dwellings and several large townhouse complexes. St. Anthony continues to receive support resources such as English as a Second Language, Special Education Resource, as well as access to Social Work, Speech and Language, Psychological Services and a Child and Youth Worker. As well we continue to have good community support with Peel Health, The City of Brampton and Peel Police.

St. Anthony School is committed to Catholic Education as outlined in the mission statement of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. St. Anthony School is a faith based community environment which stresses respect and acceptance of others, commitment to our Catholic faith and high academic standards. We provide a learning environment which models Gospel Values, dedication to duty, the joy of learning and socializing with peers. The St. Anthony School community enjoys the close proximity and regular contact with St. Anthony of Padua Parish located next door to the school. In addition to frequent liturgical celebrations at the Church and at our school, the students continue to be involved in the youth group at the Parish and support parish activities that provide assistance to families in need. The priests visit all classes during the year with special attention to those in Sacramental years.