Westminster School

Northern Virginia Private School

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    • 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.


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    • 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.


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    • 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.


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Westminster School Magazine

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Article by / School News

Is A Classical Education Relevant

Why Is A Classical Education Relevant In The Digital Age? American children are growing up in the digital age. Many of them spend hours a day looking at screens, including at many schools. On their own time, they dive into the superficial topics and trends of social media and gather information from unverified and often [...]

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Griffin Gazette Summer 2016

Griffin Gazette Summer 2016

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The Westminster Kindergarten Journey

Your Child’s Education Should Begin With the Very Best Kindergarten Experience Westminster School offers the most dynamic kindergarten experience in Northern Virginia. Our carefully designed program, delivered by knowledgeable, dedicated, and creative teachers, ensures that each student receives the individual attention and encouragement that he/she needs to grow and thrive in school and in life. The [...]

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Westminster Shakespeare Festival Events

Westminster Shakespeare Festival Events

Article by / Arts

Inside Our Language Arts Classrooms

Inside Our Language Arts Classrooms Kindergarten In language arts, the students have finished learning the alphabet and are now learning to create their own short vowel words. The class is getting ready for the first grade by using smaller pencils and crayons, completing morning work, and writing full headings on their work. First Grade First-grade [...]

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Love and War Play

7th Grade Play - Shakespeare In Love And War The Story The 7th grade's presentation touches on many stories from Shakespeare, including pivotal scenes from As You Like It, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, Richard II,  and Henry V, in addition to some of his most famous sonnets.  This approach has given the students a wide-ranging taste [...]

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Midsummer Night's DreamThe Seventh Grade Performs A Midsummer Night's Dream All of Athens prepares to celebrate the nuptials of Duke Theseus and the Amazon Queen, Hippolyta.  Even a lowly group of workmen decide to put on a play in hopes of entertaining the Duke. Into this revelry comes Egeus, full of vexation with his daughter Hermia.  [...]

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Great Gatsby Gala 2018

Great Gatsby Gala 2018   The Great Gatsby Gala --------------------------------------------------------- Located in Westminster School's Gryphon Theater. February 24, 2018 7pm - Midnight --------------------------------------------------------- Tickets* $50 for single ticket $90 for couples *tickets include substantial appetizers, dessert buffet, and complimentary beer and wine along with a cash bar serving Roaring 20's Cocktails. Ticket Option Qty 1 $50.00 [...]

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Westminster School
3819 Gallows Rd,
Annandale, VA 22003
703 -256 -3620
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    • How to Apply
    • Visit Campus
    • Admissions Calendar
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Transportation
    • Extended Care
    • HS and College Attendance
    • Meet the Director
  • Academics & Specials
    • The Westminster Educational Approach
      • Lower School, Grades K-2
      • Middle School, Grades 3-5
      • Upper School, Grades 6-8
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • STEAM Program
    • Library & Resources
  • About Us
    • Meet the Head of School
    • Mission & Philosophy
      • Classical Education
      • School Traditions
      • History of Westminster
      • Accreditation
    • School Community
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Trustees
      • Alumni
      • WPC
    • Employment
    • Blog
    • FAQ
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