Who Are We?
Strong moral values are at the core of life at St. Anthony’s. We are a Catholic school. While a substantial number of our pupils are Catholics, we also welcome those of other faiths and experience suggests that parents are strongly attracted by the universal appeal of our values. Education is always pupil-focused: the most confident and articulate pupils are encouraged to strive for ever-greater achievements, while those who are less confident receive the support they need to overcome any temporary challenges. Work undertaken in the classroom is supported by the opportunity to discuss current affairs in class and after school and by talks from visiting speakers – often experts in their field – at our weekly assemblies. Drama, music and sport also flourish at the school as we believe that these are an essential component of a well-rounded education.
We believe in the uniqueness and moral worth of every individual pupil: everyone has something to contribute, and no one should feel inadequate. Pupils are encouraged to be respectful to each other and to listen to points of view which may differ from their own. In the words of our founder, Richard Patton, the school proudly echoes our motto, “Virtute Adepta” (“acquired by virtue”). Our four aims, listed above, are empowering for pupils, leading to intellectual and spiritual fulfilment; learners gladly embark on a challenging, yet highly rewarding, educational journey. They graduate life-ready – in other words, well-prepared for the challenges of secondary school, university and, indeed, their professional future.