St Anthony’s school is located in Lara and was built through the hard work of our Parishioners on its present site over 30 years ago. While it was initially a small rural school the changing face of Lara means that it has grown significantly. In 2026 the enrolment will exceed 500 students.
Our teachers work hard to ensure that they deliver excellent learning and teaching opportunities in every classroom, everyday ensuring our students become the best they can be. We draw our inspiration from St Anthony who said “Actions speak louder than words. Let your words teach and your actions speak”.
Choosing a school is one of the most significant decisions you will make for your child. For some, the search for the ‘perfect school’ for your child can be a difficult one and for others it is an easy one. It is important before choosing a school to ensure you visit the site to understand how it operates. No school will cater for your every need but it is important that it does address the most significant needs of your child and align with your family values.
Our school is committed to developing a safe and comfortable environment that allows our students to learn and flourish. It provides students with a high quality education that equips them with the foundations, knowledge and skills that they need to participate in and contribute to society. We follow the Victorian Curriculum. Our school draws on research from cognitive science, the science of learning, and the science of reading to shape our teaching. These principles guide us to deliver explicit, direct instruction within a knowledge-rich curriculum, ensuring all students are supported to build strong foundations and achieve success in their learning. Students develop a sense of their own identity and how they fit into our local and global communities. We actively encourage leadership and teach children ways they can stand up for their beliefs in a positive way.
Physically our school has significantly changed over the past 8 years with the addition of refurbished learning spaces, new modular classrooms and upgraded facilities . These projects are part of our long term strategy to meet enrolment demand and to provide modern first-class educational facilities.
Our parents contribute significantly to school life in a range of ways. Communication between staff and parents are of the utmost importance to us as we view ourselves as in partnership with each other.
If you feel you would like to hear more about our school please free to contact us through the school office.