School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City

School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City
Paaralang San Antonio, Lungsod Quezon
Motto Sapientia et Virtus (Latin)
Wisdom coupled with Virtues
Established 1983
Type Private
Affiliations PAASCU, AAPS, QCAA
Students Approximately 2,800
Location

Ascencion Avenue, Lagro, Novaliches,
Quezon City, Metro Manila,
Philippines [1]


Accreditation PAASCU Level II [2]
Campus Urban
Colors Red, Black and White             
Nickname Anthonian
Mascot Seagull
Yearbook The Anthonian
Newspaper Emblem GS
Sapientia et Virtus US
Ang Paglalayag US
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]

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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

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