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09 Jan

Posted at 10:26h in Lower School

Registration for the third quarter is now open for Discover, Westminster Academy’s after school and enrichment activities. Register your student for activities here. All programs start the week of January 14 and continue through the week of March 4.Currently, we are offering the following programs:Mondays:Cheerleading with Mrs. Applegate (Girls in Grades K–5) in the lower school music room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Price: $160 per quarter Ceramics & Art with Miss Salas (Grades 3–5) in the lower school art room from 3:10–4:10 p.m. Price: $160 per quarter, plus a $20 supply feeTuesdays:Art with Miss Salas (PK4-Grade 2) in the...

09 Jan

Posted at 10:24h in Arts

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church invites you to enjoy the music of gifted pianist, Gail Smith, this weekend. Gail is a renowned pianist, composer, and author, as well as the piano teacher at Westminster Academy. She will be giving a concert on Sunday, January 13 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The program includes traditional hymn arrangements, a patriotic medley, familiar classical piano solos, and also some of her own piano compositions.Passionate about teaching piano, Gail similarly invests the same energy into performing. “Gail Smith is a highly respected music educator, composer, and performer. I’m thrilled she teaches piano at WA,...

20 Dec

Posted at 13:39h in Headmaster Messages

Dear WA Community,“…‘Tis the Season…” or so the song goes. For some, it is the season to look longingly northward for snow and for others, a time to look at plummeting temperatures with disdain and give thanks for beaches and flip-flops. This time of decorations, Christmas music, and gifts has been famously called, “the most wonderful time of the year.” It is certainly the season to reflect upon God’s provision for us—everything from the incarnation to our daily bread.One mark of the season is the deluge of solicitations. They come in our mailboxes—both traditional and electronic. They come as phone...

20 Dec

Posted at 13:13h in Athletics

Thursday, December 13MS Boys Soccer: Won 1-0 vs. Highlands Christian 6th Grade Boys Basketball: Won 47-22 vs. University School MS Girls Basketball: Won 14-6 vs. University School Varsity Men's Soccer: Won 8-0 vs. Somerset KeyFriday, December 14Varsity Ladies' Basketball: Won 71-26 vs. Westminster ChristianMonday, December 17MS Girls Basketball: Won 24-23 vs. Calvary Christian 6th Grade Boys Basketball: Won 45-22 vs. Highlands Christian Varsity Ladies' Basketball: Won 49-44 vs. Archbishop McCarthy Varsity Men's Soccer: Won 4-1 vs. South Florida HeatTuesday, December 18Varsity Ladies' Soccer: Won 7-1 vs. Franklin Academy Varsity Ladies' Basketball: Won 67-24 vs. Cardinal Gibbons ...

20 Dec

Posted at 13:12h in Upper School

Last week, we shared what lower school students completed for the global event, Hour of Code. We are proud of our young student’ accomplishments in the digital world we live in. In addition, we are setting them up for success in our Upper School.High school students who choose to advance in computer science have many opportunities at WA. First, in Computer Science Honors, students use block-based coding to interact with the world in Minecraft. With three-dimensional coordinates, they design their own game as a result. In AP Computer Science Principles, students produce high-quality iOS apps, including games, to-do lists, and...