History

Organization History

St. Antony National School – ICSE, Wardha is a catholic educational institution and it extends its selfless service to all the members of other communities without any discrimination. Academic excellence and character formation, based on the love of God and of the neighbour, taught by Jesus Christ, is our inspiration. This leads to the formation of noble citizens of our motherland - India in particular and for the global village in general.

This is a Christian Minority Educational Institution within the meaning of section 2(g) of the National Commission of Minority Educational Institutions Act 2004 and has been declared as a Minority Education Institution covered under Article 30 of the constitution of India. It is under the religious jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chanda. It is established and administered by the St. Antony Catholic Church Society, Wardha. In 1995, Rev. Fr. Antony Kuttiyani CMI along with DST Sisters (Daughters of St. Thomas) started a mission to uphold a new English Medium School at the premises of St. Antony Catholic Church, Wardha. Rt. Rev. Dr. Bishop Vijay Anand CMI the Bishop of Chanda was its patron until he was succeeded by the present Bishop of Chanda, Mar Ephrem Nariculam.

In 2006, when Rev. Fr. Thomas Punchayil was the Manager, St. Antony Pre – Primary School burgeoning its wings to the St. Antony National School, Wardha from classes I to X. The school follows the ICSE syllabus up to class X. We cannot forget his tireless efforts and initiatives which helped to the growth of the school. In the beginning there were 149 students enrolled with eight teaching and three non-teaching staff. In addition to its, we remember the contributions of DST Sisters who played a major role to bring up the school into new heights. The school made a steady progress under the guidance of the spectacular managers and impeccable principals

Here is our former managers’ and principals’ list;

Manager Principal
Rev. Fr. Thomas Punchayil (2006-2015) Rev. Sr. Vineetha DST (26.06.2006 -30.05.2008)
Rev. Fr. Raju Avookaram (2015- 2021) Rev. Sr. Jency DST (02.06.2008- 09.06.2011)
Rev. Fr. Vincent Pangola (2021- 2023) Rev. Sr. Sherly DST (10.06.2011-14.06.2012)
Rev. Fr. Robinson Chekkathadathil (2023 onwards) Rev. Sr. Smitha DST (15.06.2012-18.03.2017)
Rev. Fr. Raju Avookaran (20.03.2017- 13.04.2021)
Rev. Fr. Subin kallampallil (15.04.2021 Onwards)

We leave no stone unturned to make education more relevant to the present day thus enabling the students to stand firm on their feet ready to meet the challenges of the times. In order to realise our vision, we committed ourselves to a new approach in our educational task. The ambience inside the campus is serene and salubrious which facilitates a proper environment for education and fruitful training of life. So the centrally located school attracted the city dwellers and the admissions of the school crossed two thousand within a short span of time. This is possible only with God’s help and the united efforts of all concerned the management, the staff, the students and the parents.

Gradually many classrooms were added to the school building. The main building of SANS was inaugurated by Cardinal George Alenchery, the Major Archbishop on his visit to Wardha on 22 September, 2012. Besides imparting education, the school aims at the flowering of the personality of each child giving expression to his or her hidden talents through - strict discipline. We try to make each child interiorize punctuality, hard work, honesty and dedication to the given duty. Various opportunities are open for the students in the field of Sports and Games, Literary and Cultural competitions.

The only school which is affiliated to ICSE Syllabus (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations) at Wardha, a globally recognized qualification, is a testament to its commitment with the best possible education. In addition to its academic programmes, we offer a range of extracurricular activities and facilities on our 4.5-acre campus, including sports, music and art, that help students to explore their interests and develop new skills.

SANS arms every student with the strength of character that enables him/her to face the fiercely competitive society of today with ease and confidence. In 2016, SANS is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (ICSE), New Delhi. Later St. Antony National School selected for the Board Examination (ICSE) Centre since 2016. We are known for our high-quality education and focus on the overall development of our students. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum based on ICSE Examinations, giving students the opportunity to choose the path that best suits their needs and goals. Overall, SANS is an excellent choice for students who want to receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in the global marketplace.

SCHOOL MOTTO - EDUCATION FOR TRANSFORMATION