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14 Sep

Posted at 12:33h in Spiritual Life

Upper school students heard from renowned author and speaker Tony Reinke in chapel. He addressed technology, cell phones, social media, and their impact on our lives. Tony Reinke is an author, non-profit journalist, and senior teacher for Desiring God—an international ministry with 14,000+ free resources and 3.5 million+ monthly users started by John Piper. Tony’s current work centers on how we best flourish in the tech age saturated by innovation, media, and enough on-demand video to fill our eyes for a hundred lifetimes. Tony is the author of several books, including 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring...

14 Sep

Posted at 12:03h in Arts

We have a lot going on in the first semester—be sure to mark your calendars and save the dates: October 17—Fall Orchestra Concert, CRPC Sanctuary October 20—Homecoming & Alumni Tailgate November 1—PK2–Grade 8 Conference Day November 10 & 11—Upper School Musical, Godspell, Pompano Beach Cultural Center  November 14—Festival of the Arts, CRPC Sanctuary  November 16—Open House December 1—Sporting Clay Tournament December 5—Christmas Concert (Grades 6–12), CRPC Sanctuary December 8—Christmas Program (PK2–PK4 ), CRPC Sanctuary December 21—Christmas Concert (Kindergarten–Grade 5), CRPC Sanctuary We look forward to seeing you at these events!...

14 Sep

Posted at 11:58h in Athletics

Volleyball Highlights: Currently undefeated with a 12-0 record 1st place finish at the Nike Tournament of Champions in the Elite Bracket Currently ranked #9 in Florida in all classes Senior Adrianna Bridges is currently ranked #1 for MaxPreps in Florida in all classifications for blocks, with a total of 52 Football Highlights: Currently undefeated with a 4-0 record Senior Anthony Barbar is currently ranked as the #1 Quarterback in Florida in All Classifications for MaxPreps Junior DJ Wimbley is currently ranked as the #1 Wide Receiver in Florida in All Classifications for MaxPreps Cross Country Highlights: The men’s team had 1st place...

14 Sep

Posted at 09:35h in PREP, Spiritual Life

Exploratory courses in PREP are designed to discover and develop each student’s unique gifts and talents for God’s glory. This year, we expanded the exploratory programming with a new course called Joyful Gestures. Joyful Gestures is a service learning program rooted in the Bible. Inspired by verses like Acts 20:35, where Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” students embark on meaningful adventures of compassion and generosity. By serving others, they experience the joy of following Christ’s example and positively impacting their community. Through various projects and activities, they discover the joy of helping others, cultivating empathy,...

14 Sep

Posted at 08:17h in Academics

Recently, Westminster Academy hosted the Christian College Fair. There were 32 Christian colleges from across the nation set up to visit with our students in the James F. Lindsay Gymnasium. Juniors and seniors spoke with college representatives to learn what each school offers. Often, the college representatives who visit are the ones who are reading through applications, so this opportunity to connect can make a significant impact. Over the next two months, students will have the opportunity to meet with many different colleges through on-campus visits. Most visits will occur at lunch in the Dr. Kenneth P. Wackes Media Center. The following...