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16 Mar

Posted at 15:24h in Academics, Lower School, PREP, School News, Upper School

Over the last month, students from lower school, PREP, and upper school had the opportunity to attend various field trips spanning the state of Florida all the way up to Boston, Massachusetts. These trips have provided many educational opportunities as well as a chance for camaraderie with fellow students. Below is a recap from each field trip: Second Grade, Miami Zoo—Second-grade students traveled to the Miami Zoo to learn about and explore the different animal habitats and exhibits. Some of the animals that students could see were elephants, monkeys, and giraffes. One of the day's highlights was walking through a transparent...

16 Mar

Posted at 13:16h in Lower School, PREP, School News

We are excited about the fun-filled summer we’ve planned for our campers in preschool through those going into sixth grade in the fall!  Registration is now open for our Preschool & Elementary Camps and WA Sports Camp. Camp WA offers a wide range of structured activities that are age-appropriate and loads of fun! This activities-based camp is open to children turning two before September 1 through those going into the sixth grade in the fall (going into the eighth grade for Sports Camps). Camp WA provides a fun, safe, and secure environment at an affordable price. Most of all, our dedicated...

15 Mar

Posted at 15:56h in School News

The Fishing Tournament presented by the Lions Parent Association is coming up on Friday, March 31. Please register by Friday, March 17, to receive a long sleeve performance shirt (UPF 50+). Those who register after that date cannot be guaranteed a shirt. Click here to view more information and register for the event. The tournament will begin at 7:30 a.m. from the Hillsboro Inlet. Weigh-ins will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sands Harbor Resort & Marina, followed by an awards ceremony at 4:00 p.m. You may use your own boat or join us on a drift boat that...

09 Feb

Posted at 16:34h in Headmaster Messages

​Dear WA Community, Some days, especially when I am clear-headed—typically, that is a euphemism for having had my morning coffee—I drive onto campus and reflect on those who have gone before. The Westminster Academy we all enjoy today hasn’t always looked like this one. Frankly, it hasn’t always been on the corner of 56th and Federal—we started in 1971 in rented facilities, including some over at the Pompano Beach horse track. At one point, the front of the school was on 22nd Avenue, and there was no west campus or swimming pool. Over the years, there have been at least seven...

09 Feb

Posted at 16:26h in Athletics, School News, Student Life, Upper School

Last week was full of school spirit in honor of Winter Court with dress-up days, hallway decorations, the Winter Court presentation in the Upper School chapel, and Friday’s pep rally. All festivities led up to the WA Lions basketball game on Saturday, February 4, against Saint John Paul II Eagles. The Lions, who rank #3 in their division, defeated the Eagles 78–56. The 2023 Winter Court was recognized during halftime—Seniors: Josiah Carre, Jeremiah Critch, Robert Nedry, Jacob Payner, Makenzie Blake, Ellie Farrar, Danielle Forrester, and Lilly Nava; Juniors: Julian Irizarry, Harrison Kraft, Laura Johnson, and Isabella Pisaturo; Sophomores: Cooper Hermann, Jonah...