We are delighted to be able to share with the community our school's recent Catholic Character Review (2022). 

St. Anthony’s School was delighted to receive a glowing report (Te Āhuatanga Katorika Kaupapa Arotake me te Ahu Whakamua) from the Office of the Vicar for Education, Archdiocese of Wellington following our Catholic Review last term.

The report highlights and commends St Anthony’s School for being authentically Catholic in delivering Catholic education with excellence within a wider supportive Catholic Faith community. Evidence of the School’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi is also highly praised, with special mention to the dedication of the Principal and Board to build our cultural competency, knowledge and skills in te reo and Tikanga Māori.

It was noted that relationships between kaiako, ākonga, whānau, Board, and our wider faith community are a strength at St Anthony’s, while also recognising that we are continuing to build our relationship with local iwi and that Tikanga Māori is integrated into the school's Special Catholic Character.

We, the Board believe this report accurately reflects the Catholic Special Character at St. Anthony’s which is flourishing under the committed leadership and vocation of the Principal, the dedication of the Deputy Principal and staff, the effective governance from the Board, and the support from the Parish Priest and parishioners.

The School Board would like to acknowledge the amount of time and mahi invested in this review by all the staff, especially our principal Denise Johnson and Deputy Principal Francesca Von Lantham, and congratulate all concerned on an excellent report.

You can read the full report and its recommendations in the full document attached below.