Diocese of Melbourne

ST ANTHONY’S COPTIC ORTHODOX COLLEGE

LOCATION  

15 Alpina St, FRANKSTON NORTH, VIC 3200

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www.stanthonys.vic.edu.au 

(03) 9786-3145

Email: mail@st-anthonys.net

DIRECTOR

Fr Daniel Ghabrial – Mobile: 0404-336-725

Email:- frdaniel@stanthonys.vic.edu.au

COLLEGE INFORMATION

The College opened in 1995, and as we grow, we very much look forward to the challenges of the 21st century. Since the College's opening, enrolments have grown at a steady rate. St. Anthony's now has over 330 students from Prep to Year 12.

St. Anthony's is a Christian school, combining traditional Orthodox beliefs, with modern Australian teaching practices. It was the second school outside of Egypt to provide a Coptic Orthodox Education. Our curriculum follows VELS guidelines and includes all key learning areas. Religious studies is taught in all classes, our LOTE subject is Arabic.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to provide high quality education within the Coptic Orthodox teachings. Through a stimulating environment, supportive resources and a dedicated teaching team, we encourage our students to achieve their very best. At St Anthony's Coptic Orthodox College we are "Educating for life".

VISION STATEMENT

High quality education

Our vision at St Anthony's Coptic Orthodox College is to provide high quality education within a stimulating, challenging and innovative learning environment. Our students and professional teaching team will be encouraged to produce their very best, strive for excellence, empowered to make a positive contribution to the Australian society.

Christian Values

We aim to provide an environment in which the Coptic Orthodox teachings are taught and practiced, and where Christian values of faith, hope and love are shared.

Safe and secure

Our vision is to provide a safe and secure environment in which the welfare of our students and team is paramount.

Dedicated teaching team

Our professional, dedicated and motivated teaching team will deliver the curriculum to our students in an interactive, challenging and practical manner. Our teachers and students will share a caring, friendly, and respectful relationship..

Working in partnership

We aim to work in partnership with our students' parents and the Coptic Orthodox diocese to maximise the benefits and outcomes for all involved.

Proud contributors

Our vision is that our students, their parents, and our team will feel proud and privileged to be a part of St Anthony's College. Their contributions will be valued and praised.

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS

The V.C.E results for 2007, St. Anthony’s College achieved around three times the state average with

29% of students have an average ENTER of 90 and 62% of students have an average ENTER of 82.

In recent consecutive years the College had students who topped the State in LOTE (Arabic) also.