Welcome to Saint Anthony's Convent School

School Strengths

 

 

 

We believe that high standards in every aspect of its operations are the distinctive marks or character of a Catholic school thus resulting in a caring happy enviroment.  Staff are obliged to be very particular and detailed in their preparation of work and lesson plans, and to give the highest example in every aspect of school life.

 

AIM

  • To provide a throughly Christian education.
  • To build on the foundations already established at home.
  • To develop the spiritual, social, academic and physical potential of each child.
  • To develop a habit of work, a desire for knowledge and good  relationships with adults and other pupils.

 A School Assembly for Year 1 pupils.

 

 SCHOOL 

 

  • Individual classrooms for each age group.
  • Small class sizes enabling individual attention .
  • Grants for 3 & 4 year olds.
  • Extremely competitive fees - remaining constant throughout main school life.
  • Excellent facilities and resources including an I.C.T. Suite and sports field.

Our I.C.T. Suite

 

  • Chilled mineral water available on desks.
  • A range of extra-curricular activities.
  • Excellent Grammar School exam results.
  • Separate playgrounds for the Nursery, Infant and Junior pupils.
  • A happy, caring environment.

                     Having fun at playtime!

 

An amazing game of chess.

NURSERY

 

  • Fully qualified teacher and support staff
  • 3 outdoor play areas including ball pool, sand boat, large apparatus and climbing frame.
  • Indoor play space equipped with toys, soft play and educational games.
  • Computer facilities.
  • Children are taught according to the curriculum guidance for the foundation stage.
  • Termly progress report to parents.
  • Weekly visits to the local library.
  • Introduction to the French language.
  • Involvement of children in main school.
  • Visits around the local area.
  • Secure, friendly, caring environment.

 

 

 TEACHING

 

  • Well qualified, experienced teachers.
  • A broad and varied curriculum including:  Swimming at Heywood Sports Centre; Gymnastics at Five Acres Sport Centre; and French .

 Working hard at the Gym

  • Good opportunities for pupils to increase their knowledge and understanding, practise new skills and work both collaboratively and independently.
  • Promote personal development, excellent behaviour and positive relationships through the school ethos.

Celebrating children's acheivements

 

  • Monthly reports to parents covering curriculum subjects.
  • Half-termly  tests in English and Mathematics to monitor children's progress.
  • Detailed end of term reports.
  • Annual review with the headteacher and parents.
  • Parent's evening once a term.

 

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