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19 Mar

Posted at 15:12h in Arts

Westminster Academy is excited to celebrate outstanding student achievement in the fine arts. Felipe Rubio was selected as one of only six students selected for the prestigious Broward County All-County Band, chosen from 30 auditioning students across the county. His selection reflects exceptional musicianship, dedication, and hard work. WA was also well represented at the Broward County All-County Orchestra, the culminating concert showcasing some of Broward’s most accomplished young musicians. Students are selected through teacher recommendation (Bronze) and competitive auditions (Silver and Gold), with limited spots available across public and private schools. This year, 12 Westminster Academy students participated—our largest group ever. Bronze:...

04 Feb

Posted at 09:38h in School News

Our upper school students recently lived out their faith in action through meaningful service projects. Seventh graders partnered with Super School, a nonprofit serving students with varying disabilities, for a joyful field day filled with games, connection, and celebration—beautifully reflecting the truth that each person is uniquely made in God’s image. Eighth graders continued this spirit of service during their annual project with Atlantis Academy in Coral Springs. Through teamwork, training, softball games, and shared time with their buddies, students built friendships and practiced leading with kindness, patience, and compassion. These experiences are a powerful reminder of our commitment to developing servant...

16 Jan

Posted at 12:42h in School News

Last week, Westminster Academy’s seventh-grade students partnered with Super School, a nonprofit supporting students with varying disabilities, for the second year in a row. Together, they created an unforgettable, all-inclusive field day filled with fun, fellowship, and the joy of meaningful connection. Students had the opportunity to live out their faith, demonstrating Christ’s love through kindness and service while celebrating the truth that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made in God’s image (Psalm 139:14). Westminster Academy is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Super School and looks forward to continuing this partnership in the future....

11 Dec

Posted at 12:18h in Academics, Middle School, Upper School

This week, fifteen grades 6-8 students competed in our annual spelling bee. After studying a list of over 400 words, seventh-grade student Sam Harms became our Spelling Bee winner, and eighth-grade student Max Sawisch the runner-up! The competition was intense, with no third-place winner as several contestants were eliminated in the same round. The final showdown between Sam and Max was epic. The championship word, “aesthetic,” secured Sam’s victory. Max gave a strong performance and came close to taking the title during the nail-biting rounds. The journey doesn’t end here! The top 25 spellers from each county who pass the regional qualifier in February will...

11 Jan

Posted at 15:17h in Athletics

The 2023 spring sports season is almost here, with tryouts and start dates just around the corner! Every student-athlete must have a completed athletic physical form turned in before trying out. If your student-athlete is playing a WA Winter sport that overlaps with the dates and times below, please communicate their intentions to their winter and spring coaches. Baseball—Contact is Ernie Gonzalez at gonzaleze@wa.edu JV and Varsity Tryouts: January 23 from 3:45–6:15 p.m. at the west campus Athletic Complex Grades 6-8 Tryouts: January 25 from 3:45–5:30 p.m. at the west campus Athletic Complex Men’s Lacrosse—Contact is Matt Salvatoriello at matt@mattsal.com Varsity Start Date:...