Author: Blake Matthews

23 May

Posted at 5:24 PM on May 23, 2019, in Athletics

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Ernie Gonzalez has been selected as Westminster Academy’s Head Baseball Coach.Coach Gonzalez comes to us after “wearing many hats” during a career that has spanned over a decade at various South Florida schools, including Gulliver Prep, Doral Academy, and Mater Lakes Academy. In addition to coaching at these schools, he has also been involved with travel baseball in South Florida.Coach Gonzalez will also teach physical education in the fall. He is a certified teacher with degrees in Physical Education and Educational Leadership and we are excited to welcome him to our faculty team. He is a native of Miami...

04 Apr

Posted at 2:18 PM on April 4, 2019, in School News

We have a full weekend of entertainment ahead! Friday night, our students will debut their hard work in the musical, Once Upon A Mattress, the story of the Princess and the Pea. Online ticket sales close at noon this Friday. Remaining tickets will be available at the door. Purchase your tickets today online or by calling 877.766.8157.All show dates and times are as follows:Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. (Premiere Seating $25, Regular Seating $15) Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m. (All Seating $15) Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m.  (Premiere Seating $25, Regular Seating $15)The cast also looks...

02 Apr

Posted at 3:21 PM on April 2, 2019, in Lower School, School News

Our Scholastic Book Fair is going strong! By now, your student has come home with a wish list, and our teachers have made a wish list as well. Remember, a percentage of every book purchased goes back to WA.We invite parents to bring your family back to school tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for Family Night. Many of our classes will be performing for you that evening. The schedule is as follows:6:15 p.m. — PK4 6:30 p.m. — Kindergarten 6:45 p.m. — Second Grade 7:15 p.m. — Fourth GradeOur partner for the evening is Sage Dental and Steven...

02 Apr

Posted at 3:18 PM on April 2, 2019, in Lions' Parent Association, School News

The Lions’ Parent Association welcomes you to join Mr. Satterly for coffee and pastries on Thursday, April 11, at 8:00 a.m. in Gangway (entry from the southwest corner of the church). Designed for busy parents, One Cup is an opportunity to gather in an informal setting to discuss a parenting topic in about the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee.This time, Mr. Satterly will continue his thoughts on Romans 12:2 where Paul admonishes, “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Paul teaches us in Romans...

06 Mar

Posted at 9:22 PM on March 6, 2019, in Lower School

The fifth-grade students became citizens of BizTown on Wednesday when they visited Junior Achievement’s facility in Coconut Creek. This realistic setting inspires students to apply what they have learned about community and economy, work readiness, financial literacy, and business management.While at the JA BizTown facility, each student assumed a job. Then, they produced and sold products and received a paycheck. They also worked on a business team, repaid business loans, shopped, and managed a personal bank account. Throughout the program, students explored and enhanced their understanding of free enterprise. They used critical thinking skills to learn about key economic concepts....