:: St. Anthony's High School, Lawrence Road, Lahore ::

History Board of Governors Vision Mission Objectives Faculty School Prayer Special Features Sections of the School

Admission and Registration Notice Criteria for admission Opening Date Fee Structure Admission Forms Admission Tests Vacations

School's Physical Facilities Transportation Computer Labs Science Labs Playgrounds Canteen Library

Professional Development Programs Extracurricular Activities Service Learning Programs Online Students Performance Management Information Communication Technologies Training

Monthy Tests and Exams

Teaching Position Adiministration Position

Overall Academic Report 2008-09 Result Sheet of Position Holders

Information, Communication and Technologies Trainings Professional Development of Teachers Service Learning Programs Assessment and Analysis Website Development

Home \| Extracurricular Activities \| Calendar \| Alumini \| Contact \| Login

Projects & Initiatives

History of the School

East India Company of England after waging wars against European intruders in India and local Rajas established its rule in the Indo-Pak Subcontinent in 1849, when Punjab and NWFP fell to it under a proclamation of March 30, 1849. Hence, to run its administration smoothly, it needed literate locals. So it established educational institutions with European knowledge and English as medium of instruction from where Indians were recruited for jobs. With the British occupation of India, the American and European missionaries started pouring into India to enlighten it with modern education. St. Anthony's a prestigious School and beacon of light from where a host of international famous personalities of Indo-Pakistan Subcontinent have been enlightened was founded on 1st March 1892 in Peeli Kothi, Empress Road, Lahore by the Maarist Fathers of Ireland. They named it St. Anthony's Catholic Day School. Rt. Reverend Doctor VAN DON BOUCH performed its opening ceremony with only three students at Empress Road Lahore where St. Anthony's Church and Don Bosco School stand majestically today guiding the people spiritually, morally and educationally.

As it progressed, its site was shifted to a more appropriate place 3-Lawrence Road, where it was renamed St. Anthony's High School in 1900 which was dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua who sympathized with the miserable and gave hope to the despaired people. Bishop of Lahore Rt. Reverend VAN DON BOUCH performed the dedication ceremony of this school. Father Leo took over as the first Principal of the school who started 'O' Level classes in it.

On 27 January 1896, the Indian Railways promised a grant of Rs.500 for the construction of the school and thus this institution was called Railway Church School. The Viceroy of India, Lord Lansdowne sanctioned Rs.5000 for the school building. So a boarding house was constructed for the students in 1896. Br. Henderson, Br. J.F. Golden Br. G. Brean Fr. M. Donnley, Lt. Col. L.C. Rath, Group. Capt. (Retired) Cecil Chaudhry all rendered committed services and played pivotal roles for the cause of education.

During Col. Rath's principalship, the School won Educational Trophy from the Board of Secondary Education, Lahore for excellent Matriculation result. Group. Capt. (Retired) Cecil Chaudhry S.J, S.B, a hero of Indo-Pak 1965 war, an innovator, a fiery speaker, human rights activist, a commendable and towering personality replaced L.C Rath as the head of the institution on 1st January, 1994. Master Naveed ur Rehman of Matriculation got third position in the Science Group of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore in 1987. Master Salman Farhat got 9 As in the GCSE 'O' level examination of the Cambridge University, England in 2002. Mr. Muhammad Usman and Muhammad Faizan topped the world in O Level examination in the subjects of Math and Physics in 2006. The former principal, Group Captain (Retired) Cecil Chaudhry upgraded the School from three sections to four sections and elevated it to Intermediate College. At present the College has Matriculation, O-Level and A-Level classes, with a variety of options in different disciplines.

The newly appointed Principal, Mr. Noel Cyprian, was inducted as the 30th Principal of this institution on 11th January 2008, after rendering 20 years dedicated and meritorious service as Controller of Studies and Vice Principal. With his innovative ideas, he is sure to bring a revolution in the realm of education to make this institution a beacon of knowledge. Visionary and idealist, he has wisdom and sagacity to shape students’ lives into beautiful educational models, endowed with righteousness, patriotism, ego and leadership. He has respect for humanity and hatred for terrorism, violence, ignorance and prejudice. He is an educationist par excellence and an intellectual and an academician of international sature. We pray that God grant him wisdom and knowledge to carry out this great responsibility of running St. Anthony’s High School with courage and fortitude.

The school provides a balanced curriculum for Matriculation, Intermediate, ICS, 'O' Level and 'A' Level examinations of the Cambridge University with a wide range of co-curricular activities.

The School excels in academics, debates and sports activities. In 1992 the Centennial Ceremony was held to mark one hundred years of glorious and meritorious service to mankind irrespective of cast, creed, colour and religion by St. Anthony's High School which was graced by the former Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Muhmmad Nawaz Sharif, an ex-Student of this School along with Governor and Chief minister of Punjab. To survive on this earth and face the ordeals of time with dignity and pride for such a long period is definitely a great honour for any institute.

Mr. Saqlain Raza Bukhari secured 803 marks in the Matriculation examination held in March 2008.Twenty four students achieved A+ and 29 A grade. M. Yasar Qamar and Waqas Ahmad secured 8As and Salman Ahsan Bajwa got 4As in O and A level examination, respectively.