School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City

School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City Paaralang San Antonio, Lungsod ng Quezon
Sapientia et Virtus (Latin) Wisdom coupled with Virtues
Address
Ascencion Avenue, Lagro, Novaliches District Quezon City Philippines
Information
Type	Private Catholic school
Established	1982
Principal	Tricia Montinola Grade School Alexander Lopez Upper School ^[1]
Enrollment	Approximately 2,800
Color(s)	Red, Black and White
Mascot	Seagull
Accreditation	PAASCU Level II ^[2]
Yearbook	The Anthonian
Affiliations	PAASCU, AAPS, QCAA, CEAP
Magazine	The Leap
School Director	Dr.Enrique F. Coralejo ^[3]
Hymn	Saint Anthony Hymn
Website	www.schoolofsaintanthony.edu.ph

School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City (also called SSA or simply Saint Anthony ), was founded in 1982 as Saint Anthony Learning Center by spouses Dr. Enrique F. Coralejo and Mrs. Victoria A. Coralejo.^[4] 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 witty and intelligent but students who are instilled with virtues, students who will somehow use the wisdom and virtues the school has infused in them for the betterment of the society and of the world . It is located in Ascencion Avenue, Lagro, Novaliches District, Quezon City, Philippines.^[5]

History

The school began its operations in June 1982. 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.^[6]

Levels Offered

AS OF SCHOOL YEAR 2015-2016

Preschool

Nursery
Kindergarten

Lower School

Grades 1-3

Middle School

Grades 4-6

Upper School

Grades 7-10
Grades 11-12 (Senior High, launch:AY 2016-2017)

Senior High School Strands

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Accounting, Business and Management (ABM)
Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

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.^[7]

Sports and Extra-Curricular Activities

The school has various activities for its students. There are the co-curricular clubs, which students get to choose and participate in once a week, and then there are the varsity teams pr extra curricular clubs for those who want to engage in a more formal training and development.

Upper School
Those belonging to varsity teams get formal training and development on their chosen fields from certified instructors across the country. These student athletes also compete locally and internationally in various competitions every year. Varsity Teams (academic & non-academic) include:

SSA Pep Squad - The School's official cheerleading team
DanSSA - The official competing dance group for the Upper School level
Basketball Team - The official upper school basketball teams are divided into the Men and Women's division
Volleyball Team - The official upper school volleyball teams are divided into the Men and Women's division
Taekwondo Team - The official Taekwondo team for all levels
SSA Tankers. - The official swim team for all levels
Badminton Team - The official badminton team for all levels
Coro San Antonio - The official competing choir for the Upper School level
Sapientia et Virtus/Ang Paglalayag - Also known as SEV/AP, it is the Upper School's official newspaper staff
Ang Paglalayag Performing Arts Group (APPAG) - Under SEV/AP is the school's official competing performing arts group.
Gymnastics Team - The official gymnastic team for all levels
Anthonian Debate and Public Speaking Society - The official Debate team for the upper school level

Gallery

The Upper School building of the School of Saint Anthony.

References

Schools in Quezon City

Universities	AMA Computer University Ateneo de Manila University Far Eastern University – Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (FEU–NRMF) FEU Diliman (FEU-FERN College) New Era University Our Lady of Fatima University – Quezon City Polytechnic University of the Philippines Quezon City Quezon City Polytechnic University Saint Paul University Quezon City Trinity University of Asia University of the East–RMMMC University of the Philippines Diliman

Colleges	Angelicum College Central Colleges of the Philippines Colegio de San Lorenzo De Los Santos–STI College Miriam College National College of Business and Arts Philippine School of Business Administration at Quezon City Saint Joseph's College of Quezon City Saint Mary's College of Quezon City Siena College of Quezon City Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quezon City (TIP–QC)

Elementary / Secondary	Claret School of Quezon City Diliman Preparatory School Esteban Abada Elementary School Holy Family School of Quezon City Ismael Mathay Sr. High School Jose Abad Santos Memorial School Quezon City Lagro High School Lourdes School of Quezon City Mater Carmeli School Philippine Science High School Main Campus Quezon City Academy Quezon City Science High School Saint Theresa's College of Quezon City St. Vincent School School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City School of the Holy Spirit Sunny Hill School University of the Philippines Integrated School New Era University Integrated School

Coordinates: 14°44′4″N 121°4′1″E / 14.73444°N 121.06694°E / 14.73444; 121.06694

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