St. Anthony's School
10425 - 84 Avenue, Edmonton
South Edmonton's first separate school (site)
In 1895, under the supervision of the Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus, classes commenced in a portion of St. Anthony’s Church, but before long were transferred to a new building on this site.
Although new buildings were constructed, this site remains St. Anthony's School.
-Edmonton Historical Board
SEE ALSO:
See photos of the original St. Anthony's Church & School at Fort Edmonton Park.
Designation & Awards
Edmonton Historical Board Plaque Award
Era: Urban Settlement
Themes:
Education
Cultural Groups:
Area:
Southwest
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Comments
Did grade 6 here in 59-60 before moving on to Mt Carmel. Still have lots of friends that I first met here in grade 6
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I went to St. Anthony Catholic School back in 1965ish. I was about 9 years old , in special Ed Classes
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I started at St. Agnes. moved onto St. Anthony's. moved onto Mount Carmel and last of all I finished school at St. Basil's. All Catholic School System. From 1962 until 1975.
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I went to St Anthony's from 1957-63 (grades 1-6).
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I cannot find any info on when the current red brick building which housed St Anthony School was opened or when the newer street facing add-on was completed. I recall there used to be a plaque on the older structure which had either 1906 or 1908 fixed on it. It is no longer there.
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Oh my goodness a heritage blog! I loved this school! ‘52 to ‘57 I guess! During school time, Sister St. John used to give my friend Sharon and I money to go to the candy store on Whyte to buy her Lifesavers. She always let us spend the change! Mrs. Lecky, a substitute I think, had our family over for breakfast after Mass one Sunday! Mrs. Murray had us make leis and grass skirts for Hawaii, during winter no less! And who was the teacher who always read aloud to us, she read novels about dogs in the Yukon, i loved that, she captivated us! I became a teacher and read aloud to my classes, held them in the palm of my hand, I did!
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My sister was Bette. She was notable, a tiny tiny thing. She always had a little wooden box under her desk to rest her feet on. She did not grow since she had Turner’s Syndrome which was very new. No growth hormones in those days. But finally in grade 12! U of A hospital, sheep growth hormones got her to reach 4’10”
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The entire site should be redeveloped as a mixed use residential neighborhood. Allowing :Two 6 story residential towers and one 12 story residential tower. Providing for a total of 264 units, with 60,000 sf of commercial space on the first and second floors. The site should focus on community services and uses for the overall benefit of the Greater Strathcona neighborhood. Day Care, gym facilities, professional offices, neighborhood retail services, Medical and dental facilities. The focus should be on the mind ,body and soul of the Strathcona neighborhood.
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