126 ST. ANTHONY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PORT HOPE
74 Toronto Road, Port Hope, ON, L1A3R9
Phone: (905) 885-4583 Fax: (905) 885-6702
Website: http://schools.pvnccdsb.on.ca/stant26
For transportation boundaries visit the STSCO web site at www.stsco.ca
| Area Trustee(s): | Mr. David Bernier | Teachers: |
| Director of Education: | John Mackle |
Holly Bresee |
| Superintendent of Schools: | Mr. Greg Reeves | |
| Pastor(s): | Father Randy Foster | |
| Chaplain(s): | N/A | |
| Principal: | Stephen Egan |
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| Vice-Principal: | N/A | |
| Secretary(ies): | Linda Burley |
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| Custodian(s): | Dennis Girard Vernon Murphy |
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| Educational Assistants: | Kim DeSilva Stacie Dickerson Paula Nelson Dori Northey Carol Simpson Lisa Marie Smith |
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| Library Support Specialist: | Constance McIelwain |
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| Other Support Staff: | N/A |
FAST FACTS:
# Student Enrolment:182# Number of Staff: 20
# School PTR: 24.13
# Special Programs: Saganaska-based Word Association & Word Identification programs; wireless Computer Lab, daily nutrition program, Breakfast Program in conjunction with Sunshine Heights Daycare, student led Composting, Intramural program, Peer Helper and Mediation Program.
# Facility Highlights: 2-storey building, wheel chair accessible. A new addition has been added to the school to house St. Mary's students JK - grade 3. The addition will be operable late fall 2009. # Average weekly scheduled time for Reading and Math (K-6): Reading - 340 minutes and Math - 250 minutes.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The school provides a Catholic faith-based education in accordance with the Institute for Catholic Education Catholic School Graduate Expectations and the Ontario Provincial Curriculum expectations from Grades 4 to 8 The English program runs from Grades 4 to 8 currently. French Immersion for Port Hope students is offered in Cobourg.CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL:
* Chair: Tamara Mitchell* Vice-Chair: Kerry Strybosch
* Secretary: Elaine Highfield
* Treasurer: Jenny Davidson
Meetings are held at 6:15 p.m. in the library of St. Anthony’s School or at the Church of our Lady of Mercy on the 4th Thursday of the month. The role of the Catholic School Council is to work in cooperation with the school staff’s efforts to improve student learning and achievement. The Catholic School Council has already committed to bringing in "Scientists in School" for all students in grades 4 - 8.
EDUCATION QUALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE (EQAO) SCHOOL RESULTS:
| Grade 3 | PVNC Actual | School Actual |
| Reading | 65% | N/D |
| Writing | 70% | N/D |
| Math | 73% | N/D |
| Grade 6 | PVNC Actual | School Actual |
| Reading | 71% | 61% |
| Writing | 64% | 68% |
| Math | 67% | 74% |
HIGHLIGHTS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT:
# Living Faith: Involvement in Social Justice Initiatives in community - i.e. Operation Christmas Child, monthly Masses, daily prayers and reflection, Peer Ministry, close partnership with School Council, our Primary and Secondary feeder schools, as well as an active and strong Catholic School Council. Each year our school is a strong presence at the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Port Hope Cenotaph, as well as being well represented at the Port Hope Fall Fair.# Excellence in Learning: The teaching staff at St. Anthony’s believe in the concept of continuous improvement. The staff will work cooperatively with Board personnel and their colleagues to develop teaching strategies to implement the Ontario Curriculum. The staff will continue to incorporate Gospel values into the life of St. Anthony’s School.
# Athletics: Cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, track & field, curling, baseball, house league.
# Social Justice: The St. Anthony’s School community have formed partnerships with the following organizations to support our own community and those around the world: Canadian Red Cross, Operation Christmas Child, Terry Fox Foundation, The United Way, Community Care Port Hope, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Northumberland Food for Thought and local Parish initiatives.
# Co-curricular Activities: Breakfast Club, Milk Program, Ski Club, Talent Show, Environment Club, Peer Helpers, Choir, Girlz Club.
Our School Motto is "Faith, Learning, Love".
CATHOLIC SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT:
Summary of Behaviour Expectations1. Attend school regularly, be on time and be prepared for all classes and school activities.
2. Work at the best of their ability and allow all others to do the same.
3. Behave in a Christian (courteous and tolerant) manner towards others regardless of individual differences, i.e. race, sex, ability, language or opinion.
4. Learn and act within the boundaries of behaviour necessary to minimize danger to themselves and others.
5. Act within the limits of the law and not bring to school: drugs, alcohol, cigarettes (matches, lighters) or weapons of any sort.
6. Treat with respect and care all school property and the property of others.
7. Learn to use self-control when dealing with conflict or confrontation and develop alternatives to fighting.
8. Act in a courteous manner that is free from abusive or profane language or offensive gestures.
9. Learn to express emotions in a socially acceptable manner.
OUR PRIDE:
Did you know that... St. Anthony’s supports Terry Fox, Big Brothers, Operation Christmas Child, The Giving Tree, Cops for Cancer and United Way throughout the year. St. Anthony's runs food drives twice a year to help out our local communities. St. Anthony's is particularly proud of our strong parent partnership as well as our partnership with Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. We have 17 members on our Catholic School Council, including our priest, Father Randy Foster. We are currently working on a Parent Resource Centre within the school.St. Anthony’s dedicated staff offers 16 co-curricular activities to students - balancing academics and athletic opportunities.
St. Anthony’s boasts 4 Smart Boards and a wireless Computer Lab.
St. Anthony’s operates a daily Homework Club to assist students and allow them access to computers.