Message from the Principal


HOPL03.jpgI am proud and honoured to welcome you to St Sebastian’s Primary School, Yeronga — a caring school community where relationships, learning and faith are at the heart of all we do.

Guided by our motto, Growing in Faith, Love and Knowledge, we provide a high‑quality Catholic education in a nurturing environment where students and families feel welcomed, supported and connected. Our Catholic identity is central to all that we do and is lived each day through prayer, liturgy and service, shaping young people who act with compassion, integrity and respect.

Teaching and learning at St Sebastian’s is contemporary, engaging and responsive to each learner. We place a strong focus on building solid foundations in literacy and numeracy, while encouraging curiosity, creativity and critical thinking across all learning areas. Our dedicated teachers work collaboratively and know their students well, allowing them to respond to individual learning needs and support each child’s personal learning journey.

We believe in nurturing the whole child, encouraging students to grow in confidence, explore their interests and develop their strengths through a range of co‑curricular, leadership and extension opportunities. Our students, families and staff know one another well and work together in genuine partnership to support each child’s growth and wellbeing.

Pastoral care is a strong focus at our school. We foster a warm, supportive culture where students feel safe, connected and confident to take risks in their learning and in life. This sense of care and belonging underpins everything we do and helps our students to flourish.
Partnerships with families are highly valued at St Sebastian’s. We are proud of the strong relationships we share with our families and parish and believe that when home and school work closely together, children thrive. Our ongoing care for our learning environments, along with thoughtful planning for the future, supports a welcoming and engaging place for students to learn and grow.

As Principal, I am excited about the future of St Sebastian’s and our continued growth as a vibrant, faith‑filled learning community. I warmly invite you to visit our school, meet our staff and students, and experience firsthand the welcoming, caring and inclusive environment we offer. I would love to welcome your family and journey with you as your child grows in faith, love and knowledge.


Leigh Hopton
Principal (Acting)



Photo © Brisbane Catholic Education, St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School (2026)