A Mission-driven Community
St. Sebastian’s offers the best of the Catholic and Independent School traditions, with a mission that sets us apart from other schools in our league.
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Inspiring Innovation
The Innovation Lab provides a creative space for a hands-on experience that encourages students to invent, create, innovate, and collaborate.
Beyond the Classroom
In addition to a rich academic program, St. Sebastian’s provides a wide variety of opportunities for students to continue learning outside the classroom setting.
Pursuing Truth Through Faith and Reason
“The order of the day is to love God, work hard, and take good care of one another.”
William L. Burke III, Headmaster
News and Events
Every young man will be known and loved and called to greatness.
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Awards and letters were given to Arrows varsity cross country, soccer, and football student-athletes on November 29, 2021, during the Fall Athletic Awards Assembly.
![Classes of 2020 and 2021 Return for Yearbook Reception]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1637780154/stsebs/ej3itsap6rfthkqt5hzo/2021-Yearbook-Reception-011.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1637780154/stsebs/ej3itsap6rfthkqt5hzo/2021-Yearbook-Reception-011.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1637780154/stsebs/ej3itsap6rfthkqt5hzo/2021-Yearbook-Reception-011.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1637780154/stsebs/ej3itsap6rfthkqt5hzo/2021-Yearbook-Reception-011.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1637780154/stsebs/ej3itsap6rfthkqt5hzo/2021-Yearbook-Reception-011.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1637780154/stsebs/ej3itsap6rfthkqt5hzo/2021-Yearbook-Reception-011.jpg","width":2200}])
The Classes of 2020 and 2021 returned to St. Sebastian's on Wednesday, November 24, for the annual Yearbook Reception.
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The St. Sebastian's community continued the tradition of working together to help those in need during the time around Thanksgiving by collecting non-perishable food items and helping the Catholic Charities.
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Dr. Ryan, Director of Global Infectious Diseases at MGH, shared valuable insight on the pandemic with members of the St. Sebastian's community during the event on November 23, 2021.
![Headmaster Burke hands out academic awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1637338425/stsebs/lahp6cmozebzzuwkyhsn/AcademicAwards_119121_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1637338425/stsebs/lahp6cmozebzzuwkyhsn/AcademicAwards_119121_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1637338425/stsebs/lahp6cmozebzzuwkyhsn/AcademicAwards_119121_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1637338425/stsebs/lahp6cmozebzzuwkyhsn/AcademicAwards_119121_1.jpg","width":935}])
St. Sebastian's School is proud to announce those students who were named to the First Quarter Honor Rolls.
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From Sunday, November 14 to Tuesday, November 16, fourteen members of the Class of 2022 gathered at the Craigville Retreat Center on Cape Cod for their senior retreat.
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The event, held in Ward Hall on November 10, celebrated members of our faculty for their 25 years of service to St. Sebastian's
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On Friday, November 12, 2021, St. Sebastian's was delighted to welcome home US Army Captain (Ret.) Andrew Maxwell '06 to deliver his Veterans Day Speech.
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St. Sebastian's senior Kristian Nordby gave a speech at the Needham Veterans Day Ceremony at Memorial Park on November 11, 2021.
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On Tuesday November 2, 2021, the St. Sebastian’s Finance Academy met for the first time this school year. Mr. Mark duBose, father of sophomore Henry duBose, spoke on the interesting world of cryptocurrency.
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On Sunday, November 7, 2021, 4 members of the St. Sebastian's Debate Team participated in the St. Paul's School Invitational Debate Tournament.
![Sedale Threatt '03]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1636132631/stsebs/iwslaoj9mjgrmcuji6wj/2021-UnityDay-004.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1636132631/stsebs/iwslaoj9mjgrmcuji6wj/2021-UnityDay-004.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1636132631/stsebs/iwslaoj9mjgrmcuji6wj/2021-UnityDay-004.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1636132631/stsebs/iwslaoj9mjgrmcuji6wj/2021-UnityDay-004.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1636132631/stsebs/iwslaoj9mjgrmcuji6wj/2021-UnityDay-004.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1636132631/stsebs/iwslaoj9mjgrmcuji6wj/2021-UnityDay-004.jpg","width":2200}])
On November 5, St. Sebastian's faculty and students gathered to celebrate Unity Day with a focus on Harmony and Unity in Diversity.
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The Slings & Arrows Players delivered a gripping performance in the West Campus theater on November 5 and 6.
![Alums Peter McLaughlin and Andy Bartlett.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635781809/stsebs/xahwdmceekt0hulvexvt/1028_AlumniDinner-033-cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1635781809/stsebs/xahwdmceekt0hulvexvt/1028_AlumniDinner-033-cropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1635781809/stsebs/xahwdmceekt0hulvexvt/1028_AlumniDinner-033-cropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1635781809/stsebs/xahwdmceekt0hulvexvt/1028_AlumniDinner-033-cropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1635781809/stsebs/xahwdmceekt0hulvexvt/1028_AlumniDinner-033-cropped.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1635781809/stsebs/xahwdmceekt0hulvexvt/1028_AlumniDinner-033-cropped.jpg","width":2200}])
The Alumni Dinner was held in Martin Hall on October 28 and honored Peter McLaughlin `55, GP`13,`19,`24,`24 and Andy Bartlett '03.
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On Saturday, October 23rd, St. Sebastian's 9th and 10th graders headed back to the Miracle League, a non-profit that gives children with disabilities a chance to play baseball.
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The best way to experience the mission of St. Sebastian’s is by visiting our campus in person. In the meantime, here is a glimpse of life on Greendale Avenue.
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