Upper School

07 Nov

Posted at 15:23h in Upper School

When our WA robotics teams are not busy preparing for a competition, they invest their time serving our community. Their demonstrations foster a greater understanding and interest in STEM and robotics for all age levels. Therefore, they welcomed the opportunity to present at Broward College's iCan STEM Symposium on Friday, November 1. This gathering focused on creating interest and excitement about teaching science and technology in Broward County schools. As a result, students and teachers from schools in Broward County attended. The high school robotics team presented FIRST Robotics at the Symposium and demonstrated the high school robot, and Mrs....

05 Nov

Posted at 14:50h in Spiritual Life, Upper School

During October, we sent our middle and high school students out of the classroom with one purpose: to build and develop their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The upper school spiritual retreats created that platform. In Lake Placid, Florida, sixth-grade students heard from Caleb Koornef, director of student ministries for CRPC, and his wife, Suzannah, while our seventh and eighth-grade girls heard from Heather Palacios from Church by the Glades. In Lake Wales, Florida, Pastor Timothy Torres from Spanish River Church spoke to our seventh and eighth-grade boys. Finally, last week Pastor Junior St. Val, pastor of discipleship from Journey Church,...

01 Nov

Posted at 11:16h in School News, Upper School

Every year, the Rotary Club of North Lauderdale acknowledges two outstanding students from Westminster Academy. They choose one in the fall and one in the spring. Students must show exceptional qualities in academics, leadership, and, most of all, community service for this prestigious recognition. Therefore, the Rotary Club honored WA senior, Trent Shaw, as the Rotary Student of the Month for October. Trent is the captain of the varsity swimming and water polo teams. He also plays the trumpet in the band and is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. Holding a 4.74 GPA, Trent also...

22 Oct

Posted at 14:54h in Academics, Upper School

The high school robotics team, FRC Team 744 Shark Attack, competed on Saturday at Mission Mayhem at the Dillard High School. This competition had some historic firsts for the team. For example, Shark Attack fielded two distinctly different robots for the first time. In fact, the second robot ran for the first time at 10:00 p.m. the night before the competition. The team has never attempted an effort quite like it. Moreover, Shark Attack had three drivers, a drive coach, and a drive technician for this competition. They even had a human player in new roles piloting the robots. In addition,...

17 Oct

Posted at 11:40h in School News, Upper School

The high school robotics team, Shark Attack FRC Team 744, invites you to their preseason competition this Saturday. Mission Mayhem FIRST Robotics Competition—Destination Deep Space will gather Florida-based robots on Saturday, October 19, in the gym at Dillard High School. Fans who come to cheer on WA can also receive a tour of the pit. This year, our own FLL (FIRST Lego League) team, Shark Byte, will be participating in a scrimmage at the competition. Because most of the competitions during the season are out of town, this local one is your chance to join the team and see them in...