Last week, Emily and Todd visited two private schools in Massachusetts on a beautiful fall day. Here’s what they learned about St. Sebastian’s and Park.
St. Sebastian’s School
The sun shone beautifully against the beige brick as we made our way across the campus
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of St. Sebastian’s School. Founded in 1941, St. Sebastian’s is a college preparatory Catholic day school for boys, which focuses on inspiring intellectual excellence and empowering students for success, all while keeping an eye on tradition. The design of the school welcomes a sense of focus and inspiration. Large windows let in lots of natural light, which complements the bright interior colors of the hallways and classrooms. Class sizes are small, and it is difficult to find a wall that isn’t covered top to bottom with books. We were able to tour the fairly new math and science center, an impressive addition that was added a few years ago. It is clear from the moment you arrive that St. Sebastian’s faculty and staff are passionate about helping students achieve their personal and academic goals.
Park School
Roughly 10 pairs of curious eyes took note of us upon our arrival at the Park School. One 
class was out in front of the main entrance, turning the courtyard into their classroom for morning. As it was a lively fall day in the Brookline area, and you could not blame the students or teachers for making the most of the warm weather. A coeducational day school located just miles from downtown Boston, the school itself is surrounded by tall trees and well-tended grounds. One might be surprised to find a larger-than-life boulder built right into the foundation of the school. The overall appearance matches well with Park’s mission; to foster a nurturing environment in which children can develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate hard work, and experience the joy of learning.