History:
St Anthony's Primary School is situated within the city of Melton, which is located west of Melbourne, in a semi - rural/suburban area only 38 kilometres from Melbourne GPO. The school's philosophy is based on the belief that every child has the ability to learn and this best occurs in a safe, caring, happy and positive environment.
Description:
St Anthony's Primary School was opened in 1979 after dramatic growth through the 1960s and 1970s had highlighted the need for a new school in Melton South. Major architectural refurbishment in the 1990s improved facilities.
The cultural backgrounds of the students are predominantly Anglo-Saxon/Celtic. New facilities at the school include a gymnasium, an art/craft room and an Information Technology Centre. The school is currently undergoing extensive upgrading of buildings and grounds.
Features:
Special features include small class sizes, a school counsellor, the Children's Literacy Success Strategy (CLaSS)literacy program, individual learning plans, a program for high achievers, support and intervention programs, a specialist physical education program, a specialist Italian program, a performing arts program, a visual arts program, a specialist music program, Tournament of Minds, Outdoor Education including camps, Perceptual Motor Program, Asian Perspectives, Aboriginal Perspectives, the Seasons program.