School of Saint Anthony
School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City Paaralang San Antonio, Lungsod Quezon | |
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Address | |
Ascencion Avenue, Lagro, Novaliches , | |
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Type | Private |
Motto | Sapientia et Virtus (Latin) Wisdom coupled with Virtues |
Patron saint(s) | St. Anthony Mary Claret |
Established | 1983 |
Number of students | Approximately 2,800 |
Campus | Urban |
Color(s) | Red, Black and White |
Mascot | Seagull |
Nickname | Anthonian |
Accreditation | PAASCU Level II [2] |
Newspaper | Emblem GS Sapientia et Virtus US Ang Paglalayag US |
Yearbook | The Anthonian |
Affiliations | PAASCU, AAPS, QCAA |
School Director | Victoria A. Coralejo [3] |
Former Name | St. Anthony Learning Center |
Hymn | Saint Anthony Hymn[4] |
Website | www.schoolofsaintanthony.edu.ph |
School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City (also called SSA or simply Saint Anthony ), was founded in 1983 as Saint Anthony Learning Center by spouses Dr. Enrique F. Coralejo and Mrs. Victoria A. Coralejo.[5] Guided by the teachings of its patron saint, St. Anthony Mary Claret, who founded the Congregation of Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the School of Saint Anthony aims to produce students who are not only intelligent but virtuous as well. It is located in Ascencion Avenue, Lagro, Novaliches, Quezon City, Philippines.[6]
History
The school began its operations in June 1983. It initially offered Nursery, Kinder and Prep. Little by little, it expanded to Lower and Middle school and later, to the Upper School (High School). As the institution progressed in both size and population its name was changed from Saint Anthony Learning Center to its current name, School of Saint Anthony.[7]
The School Seal
The Oil Lamp
It is the source of light that guides and leads every Anthonian to his goal. It represents the potential for excellence within the heart of each Anthonian.
The Dove
It signifies the desire to nurture the peaceful, harmonious and unified relationship among the administrators, teachers, students and parents.
The Book
It symbolizes knowledge, wisdom, and dedication among the educators who will continuously rekindle the heart and enlighten the mind of every Anthonian.
The Light Rays
The light rays emanating from the oil lamp represent the erudite young Anthonians who will be the leaders of their community.
The Leaves of Laurel
The leaves of laurel represent the achievements and glory that every young and intelligent Anthonian has earned and will continuously reap in the future.[8]
Notable Anthonians
- Ryan Zamil H. Nicdao, BSME-MIT - Piping Engineer for DOW-OL2K Project, Rodeo Hydrockracker Project, LDK Polysilicon Project, Lubrizol Project, and Shell Hijau Gasoil Project
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