School News

09 Feb

Posted at 10:03h in Lower School, School News, Upper School

Each year, the Broward County Non-Public School Association honors exceptional students. The Pinnacle Award recognizes students who set an example in their actions at home, in school, and in the community. In addition, they excel in one or more of these areas: academics, community service, citizenship, fine arts, athletics, and student activities. Congratulations to the following students: Avery Carvell, 5th-grade—Avery consistently displays perseverance and effort in her commitment to academics and is viewed by her peers as kind-hearted, inclusive, and having a positive attitude. She is involved in both soccer and orchestra, and she was among a select group of students...

09 Feb

Posted at 09:13h in Arts, School News

Our awesome WA Junior Thespians spent last weekend in Orlando at the Florida State Junior Thespian Festival. These talented 6th–8th-grade students attended performance workshops, then competed in multiple events to showcase their acting, singing, and overall performance abilities. To qualify to attend the State Festival, they first had to compete and receive a high enough score at the District level, which happened locally in November. At that competition, nine of our performance and technical theater “events” scored in that range, so those events are what the students then presented in Orlando. Some of the events featured solo students, duets/trios, and one...

08 Feb

Posted at 14:21h in Lower School, PREP, School News

We are excited about the fun-filled summer we’ve planned for our campers in preschool through elementary! Registration is now open for our Preschool & Elementary Camps and WA Sports Camp. Camp WA offers a wide range of structured activities that are age-appropriate and loads of fun! This activities-based camp is open to children turning two before September 1 through those going into the sixth grade in the fall (going into the eighth grade for Sports Camps). Camp WA provides a fun, safe, and secure environment at an affordable price. Most of all, our dedicated staff provides a high-quality camp experience. Our...

13 Jan

Posted at 15:43h in School News

Our annual dinner auction, The Golden Ticket, presented by Benedetti Orthodontics, will be held on Friday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Fellowship Hall. Save the date for this exciting evening of fellowship and fundraising for our school. Your participation is valued as we need everyone’s help in acquiring exciting items for guests to bid on. Additional volunteer roles include decorations, promotion, underwriting, and more. Everyone can help make the auction a success! Simply provide a letter and acquisition form to a business on behalf of Westminster Academy when you are out shopping, dining, or a patron at a...

13 Jan

Posted at 09:56h in School News

Attention current Westminster Academy families—our current student re-enrollment priority window for the 2022–2023 school year is now open will end on January 31, 2022. With new student applications to Westminster Academy at a ten-year high and preschool through ninth grade at capacity, moving this timeline up from previous years is necessary. Also, if you know a Christian family who would benefit from the college-preparatory academics and spiritual development offered at Westminster Academy, please invite them to our Winter Open House on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and faithful commitment to Westminster Academy!...