Northern Virginia Private School

Admission
- Admission
- Westminster School seeks families who are looking for an outstanding educational program and an all-around experience that will help their child grow in character, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning and for life.
Academics & Specials
- ACADEMICS & SPECIALS
  - Educational Approach
    
    Lower School, Grades K-2
    
    Middle School, Grades 3-5
    
    Upper School, Grades 6-8
- Westminster’s academic program is based on the belief that children between the ages of five and fourteen are naturally dominated by curiosity and enthusiasm for life, and want nothing so much as to understand the world around them, discover how they fit into it, and show what they can do.
About Us
- ABOUT US
- Westminster School is dedicated to providing a superior elementary and middle-school education whose fundamental goals for each child are a disciplined and well-informed mind, strength of character, dedication to learning, generosity of spirit, and joy in the possibilities of life. The school community represents a diverse body of learners who are engaged in a rigorous academic program, enriched by the arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Giving
Preschool
Contact Us

Mr. Shipman

Tourne Shipman

Maintenance / Bus Supervisor
Westminster School | 3819 Gallows Road Annandale, VA 22003 | 703-256-3620

Mr. Shipman joined the staff in 2009 as the Maintenance Assistant. He became the Maintenance Engineer (head of maintenance operations) in 2015. Mr. Shipman originally became known to the Westminster administration due to his work designing and creating the Shakespeare-themed, stained-glass windows in the main school corridor. These works were commissioned by various graduating classes to commemorate the Shakespeare play they performed in 7 th grade. Over the years, Mr. Shipman became of friend of the school and, when the opportunity presented itself, he was persuaded to join the staff. He continues to share his artistic talents through set design for drama and music productions, decorating for school events, and contributions to other unique projects.