News

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....

14 Apr

Posted at 15:25h in Headmaster Messages

​​Dear WA Community,  A couple of times each month the leadership gathers for a meeting. Typically each meeting begins with a devotion and a celebration of what God is doing at Westminster Academy. Most of the time, I lead devotions and very much look forward to sharing with the team. This year, however, that responsibility has rotated among the members. Each devotion reflected the individual’s unique gifts and talents, but more importantly, displayed their deep love of Christ and their insight into God’s Word. At our most recent meeting, Dr. Farrar, shared a devotion on the “Seven Utterances of Christ on...

14 Apr

Posted at 12:45h in School News

Our largest fundraiser of the year, The Golden Ticket, presented by Benedetti Orthodontics, is next Friday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Fellowship Hall. Today is your last opportunity to purchase tickets to attend. Limited seating remains, tables are no longer available. However, remember that you may bid from anywhere now through the evening of the event. Visit wa.edu/auction to create an account, set your max bids, and support our school! If you are unable to attend and would like to request a proxy bidder to place bids for live items, please contact the Development office at development@wa.edu. Be sure to...

14 Apr

Posted at 12:36h in School News

This week was Spiritual Emphasis Week with special sessions with guest speakers Alisa Childers, WA alumna Sheilah Abadines ’06 Ledesma, and Pastor Gavin Felix. Village Hymns opened each day by leading worship. This year’s theme was “Here and Now,” and it encouraged students to be countercultural rather than followers. Our Lions Parent Association (LPA) provided special treats for our students. Upper school principal, Dr. Farrar, closed out the week by sharing that Christ is our anchor in the stormy sea of life. Students received books to help them continue their growth in Christ and gathered to pray and share their...