News

20 Dec

Posted at 13:09h in Upper School

Action For Nature, an international non-profit organization, encourages young people to take personal action to better their environments. In addition, they hope to foster love and respect for nature. One way they encourage is with their International Young Eco-Hero Awards program. The award recognizes children and teens who complete a project to “foster respect and affection for nature through personal action.”On Monday, Action for Nature awarded sophomore, Derek Petrisko, and eighth-grade student, Landon Petrisko, as Eco-Heroes of the Week. Their project “No Mangrove = No Man” addresses the importance of mangrove trees. For instance, mangroves provide nurseries for a lot...

20 Dec

Posted at 13:08h in Spiritual Life

Unleashed is calling women from all over south Florida to find and embrace the freedom that only Christ can bring. Please plan to join this two-day conference at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church on January 25–26. This multi-church event for women will be led by five speakers. Most noteworthy to WA, the speakers include WA mothers, DeDe Lomenick and Heather Clark, as well as WA alumna, Drew Brown ’11! They will teach new ways to connect with others, how to leverage your gifts, and provide opportunities and resources. Above all, they hope women will go out and do big things for Christ....

20 Dec

Posted at 12:18h 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...

20 Dec

Posted at 11:14h in School News

Every school year, local businesses in our community invest in the mission of WA with their financial support. We are grateful they choose to support Westminster Academy in our endeavors. We are also proud to call them Community Partners. During this Christmas season, we want to thank those who have given us the gift of their generous support: All American Windows and Doors, Benedetti Orthodontics, BBI, Collision Care Xpress, Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, Sage Dental & Steven Short Orthodontics, and Kim Nava State Farm. May they all have a prosperous new year in 2019!If you would like your business added...

20 Dec

Posted at 10:50h in Lower School, School News, Upper School

Everyone who attends WA or calls the school his or her alma mater is undoubtedly a Lion, but there is an elite group who can say they are Roaring Fans. Give a gift that keeps on giving this time of year, and you’ll receive one in return! When you commit to a $25 recurring gift, we will send you a Roaring Fans magnet for your car, so you can share your Lions’ pride. Our goal is to add 50 new Roaring Fans by December 31. Visit wa.edu/donate to help us reach our goal today!...