Author: Blake Matthews

20 Oct

Posted at 10:00h in PREP, School News, Student Life, Upper School

Students in grades 6–12 recently collected 2,215 items consisting of diapers, wipes, and various toiletries for Every Mother’s Advocate. These items will bless single moms and their families who are in need in our community. Charlee Tchividjian, Founder & Executive Director, was blown away by the results of our Collection Drive. EMA is so grateful for our support as they advocate for mothers in crisis and help them achieve lasting stability for their families. In addition, we are thankful for the work our students have done in exemplifying what it means to be a compassionate contributor—a characteristic identified in our...

16 Sep

Posted at 15:20h in Headmaster Messages

Dear WA Community, In this Golden Year, we have the opportunity to look back and celebrate what God has done in and through Westminster Academy. That backward glance also merits a chuckle or two, especially as we see how our school has changed during those five decades. This is rather evident in fashion (thankfully no more polyester leisure suits), technology (think phones and laptops), and even in the campus (in 1971, we held class at the Pompano Beach horse track). What hasn’t changed is our conviction about the absolute necessity of a Christian education which is why Westminster Academy remains just...

16 Sep

Posted at 15:06h in Arts, Lower School, PREP, Upper School

The Festival of the Fine Arts will be a wonderful evening where you can experience a taste of the Fine Arts offered at Westminster Academy! This benefit concert will include our 5th Grade Choir, 4th–8th Grade Drama, High School Drama, Band, Orchestra, Art, Choir, and Broadcasting performances! It will be a delightful time for all ages! Please join us in the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21! This month, we are beginning auditions for Cinderella and Shrek that will be performed in the spring. Twenty-five of our talented 7th–12th-grade choir students will travel to Cypress Bay...

25 Aug

Posted at 15:51h in School News

Miriam Avila, P.E. Teacher and Assistant Swimming Coach—Coach Avila graduated from Kansas State University with a Master’s Degree in Public Health with an emphasis in physical activity. Coach Avila will conduct P.E. classes for lower school and middle school girls. Originally from Mexico, she is passionate about understanding and educating people about healthy behavior. She is excited to join the WA family and be part of a great Christian community. Nicholas Cabral, Strength & Conditioning Coach—Coach Cabral graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Coach Cabral will conduct strength and conditioning classes for middle school and high...

25 Aug

Posted at 15:47h in School News

We are looking forward to another exciting year in athletics at WA. We will be selling the stadium-style box seating in the gymnasium and football stadium to help raise funds for the basketball, cheer, football, and volleyball programs. This unique seating is an excellent opportunity to help raise extra funds for our athletic programs and provide a comfortable and unique athletic experience for our parents, grandparents, and fans. There are forty-eight box seats in the stadium and another forty-eight box seats in the gymnasium. Below are the purchase options for the box seats for the 2021–22 basketball, cheer, football, and volleyball...