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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On Saturday, June 12, members of the St. Sebastian’s community and the family and friends of Morris Kittler P’85,’87,’90, GP’18, gathered on campus to celebrate his life.
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St. Sebastian's School graduated 63 students during its 77th Commencement Exercises on Thursday, June 10, 2021.
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The Class of 2021 parents met in person on Sunday, June 6, for the traditional Senior Parent Reception.
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The Class of 2021 gathered in person for the traditional Alumni-Senior Breakfast on Seidl Field on Thursday, June 3rd.
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St. Sebastian's School is proud to recognize its student-athletes for their performance on the Arrows varsity baseball, golf, lacrosse, and tennis teams. Awards and letters were given on June 1, 2021, during the Spring Athletic Awards Assembly.
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St. Sebastian’s Classics Department distributed certificates this past week for those students who received awards for their performance on the 2021 National Latin Exam and for those who earned membership in the National Latin Honor Society by maintaining a 90 average over the first three quarters.
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Men with Positive Attitudes continued the tradition of celebrating the senior members of the club at its annual end-of-year event on Thursday, May 27.
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On Thursday, May 27, the freshman English classes congregated in the courtyard for the annual 1 Henry IV Acting Competition.
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The International Club held its end-of-year banquet on Thursday, May 20, under the tent on the Class of 2013 Courtyard.
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On Monday, May 24, the Fine Arts Department held its opening event for the 2021 Fine Arts Student Exhibition and Showcase. Photography, ceramics and other art projects were on display, along with music by the Jazz Band.
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St. Sebastian's School recognized students who were presented with awards for their academic achievements during the Undergraduate Awards Assembly held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
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On Friday, May 21, St. Sebastian’s held the 2021 Alumni Golf Outing at South Shore Country Club.
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On May 20 and 21, students in Grades 8-11 participated in Unity Day, featuring a powerful presentation by Dr. Chris Hahm P'22,'25, and Red & Black Day competitions.
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The Annual Headmaster’s Golf Tournament was held on May 17 at Dedham Golf and Polo Club. The outing successfully raised funds for the St. Sebastian’s Headmaster Scholarship which provides financial aid to St. Sebastian's students.
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“The time and devotion given to every student by every teacher is incredible to say the least.”
“Once in. Never Out. It’s resoundingly true. Alums are always coming back as though they never left.”
“St. Sebastian’s is more than a school or a community. It is a family.”
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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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