About Our School
Philosophy & Mission
St. Anthony of Padua School educates children in the truest and fullest sense by giving them the necessary tools of learning, and by fostering wonder for all that is genuinely true, good, and beautiful. We emphasize classical learning because we want our students to read well, speak well, and think well and ultimately because truth and beauty are good in themselves and desirable for their own sake. We seek to incorporate our students into the wisdom of two thousand years of Catholic thought, history, culture, and arts so that they might understand themselves and their world in the light of the truth and acquire the character in order to live happy and insightful lives in the service of God and others. Education in this deep and comprehensive sense extends beyond the classroom and is more than just the acquisition of skills. It encompasses the whole of one’s life.
Vision
An overflowing community in Christ, sent that all may have life to the full.
Our Motto - Discite A Me
Learn From Me (Mt.11:29) In Chapter 11 verse 29 of Matthew’s gospel, Jesus gives the following direction to his disciples: “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” At Saint Anthony of Padua School, Jesus is our teacher, and our goal throughout each day is to learn from Him. Our motto is taken from this verse, “Discite a Me” (“Learn from Me”). Our English word “learn” comes from the Latin verb “discere” from which the English word “disciple” also comes. We are disciples (learners) of Christ!
History
Saint Anthony’s School began in the church basement with the arrival of Sisters Agnes Veronica and Alma Marie of the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception located in St. John, New Brunswick. In 1941, plans were made to construct a school building. On September 14th, 1942, Archbishop Duke blessed the first school building. In 1961, an additional building was constructed to house the increased student population.