Author: Blake Matthews

12 May

Posted at 17:28h in Academics, School News

At Westminster Academy, it is our goal to instill a desire for lifelong learning within each student. We also model that through our faculty and staff with professional development and continuing education. With that in mind, we would like to congratulate our headmaster, Dr. Joel Satterly, for completing the Doctor of Ministry program through Knox Theological Seminary—a journey that began during the pandemic and was completed in 20 months. Dr. Satterly also holds two master’s degrees—Master of Education and Master of Business Administration. His dissertation, “Constructing an Effective Biblical Worldview: The Significance of the Christian Day School,” was the basis...

12 May

Posted at 15:17h in School News, Spiritual Life, Student Life

When we launched our 50th Anniversary with the Celebration Weekend in the fall, we opened the time capsule from 1996 during a special chapel. This spring, following our National Day of Prayer Chapel, we prayed for the future students, our current student body, and those who will follow. Then students filled a time capsule which will be opened in 2031, with new memorabilia. “It was quite memorable to be a part of the 25 year time capsule as a student, and then to be involved again for the 50 year as faculty. Reading my second grade essay from 1996, then standing...

12 May

Posted at 14:54h in Athletics, School News

As we approach the end of the school year, we are excited to share that we have several student-athletes extending their seasons! Varsity Softball won Districts for the second consecutive year—defeating Highlands Christian in the semifinals 15–0 and Miami Country Day in the Finals 17–0. They recently won the Regional Quarterfinal game to advance to the Regional Semifinals. Varsity Baseball also won Districts for the second consecutive year. They defeated The Sagemont School in a 6–2 battle and then defeated Sagemont again and more decisively in the Regional Quarterfinals 14–4 and will play in the Regional Semifinals on Saturday, May 14. Four members...

12 May

Posted at 11:32h in Arts, Lower School, PREP, School News

Fine Arts closes out the 2021–22 school year with a magnificent performance of Cinderella, presented by Journey Kids Dental! Over 1,200 seats were sold over four performances. Our students truly shine in the spotlight, from the magnificent singing to the incredible choreography, fantastic acting, and gorgeous costumes. Special thanks to Patti White (Director), Lidia Blatz (Music Director), Joy Morris (Choreographer), and Chloe Wright (Student Director). Also, thank you to all our wonderful WA fine arts team for supporting the program and for the countless parent volunteers who gave so much of their time to set construction, painting, and working backstage,...

12 May

Posted at 11:12h in School News

During the last week of April, our headmaster, Dr. Satterly, was invited to join Rosalind Osgood, Florida Senate District 33 and former Broward County Public School Board Chair; Jon Hage, CEO/Charter Schools USA; and Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, President and CEO of Children’s Services Council of Broward County on a panel at the Village Square dinner to discuss the topics of competition and school choice. The premise of the Village Square dinner is to have an elevated and civil conversation on challenging topics, and we are grateful to have a seat at the table to represent Christian schools in South Florida....