Welcome to our school

….We’re the “Little School with the Big Heart!”

San Antonio school is a Decile 10 integrated Catholic Primary school for boys and girls from Year 1 to Year 8, which was opened in 1936. It is owned by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Wellington and is attached to the Parish of San Antonio in the seaside community of Eastbourne which has a population of 6000 people. Features of the school are its Christian environment, sustainable garden and nursery, a low teacher/ pupil ratio, modern facilities and a family atmosphere. The small size of the school fosters the development of a warm and close school community where families interact often and meaningfully. 

The school’s special character is its status as a Roman Catholic school for boys and girls in whom the whole community exercises the right to live and teach the values of Jesus Christ. These values are as expressed in the practices, worship and the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church. 

In all areas of operation, San Antonio School respects the cultural diversity of our community and abides by the Principals of the Treaty of Waitangi. The school provides for regular learning opportunities in all curriculum areas, particularly Numeracy, Literacy and ICT, as well as exposure to Tikanga and Te Reo Maori.

. "There is an appreciative and caring atmosphere in the school, amongst staff and students, and between parents and staff. The children's acceptance of others exemplifies the Catholic character. Students are well settled and provided for, and safe." ERO, March 2010. 

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Features: Some of the features of the school include: Excellent academic achievement throughout the school Experienced teaching professionals Small class size Low teacher/pupil ratio Family environment Modern facilities including a new library and IT suite Values based education Our 7 School Values Courtesy         Courage         Creativity         Confidence Compassion Consideration Co-operation Our Curriculum Values Excellence, by aiming high and by persevering in the face of difficulties; Innovation, inquiry, and curiosity, by thinking critically, creatively, and reflectively; Diversity, as found in our different cultures, languages and heritages; Equity, through fairness and social justice; Community and participation for the common good; Ecological sustainability, which includes care for the environment; Integrity, which involves being honest, responsible, and accountable, acting ethically and to respect themselves, others and human rights.

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