How The Arts Teach Creativity How many times have you heard someone say (or said, yourself), “I don’t have a creative bone in my body” or “I can barely draw a stick” or “I can’t dance”?  In a culture that overwhelmingly values practicality, order, logic, and analytical thought, it’s easy to grow up strengthening these [...]

International Night Last week, our community gathered to celebrate the rich cultural diversity at Westminster.  The school was alive with sights, sounds, and smells from countries across the globe.  Each year, Westminster celebrates the diversity of its students and families, and enjoys this gathering to highlight the wonderful cultures and traditions that distinguish us and [...]

Message Of Peace

Winter Music Program 2014

Celebrating Hat Day - A Favorite Westminster Tradition! Just before Fall Break, the entire school—children, teachers, and staff—turn into mad hatters, each one wearing an original hat that expresses his/her personality and interests. The traditional St. Catherine's Day celebration is a favorite at Westminster School. We love to see the children's (and teachers') amazing creativity [...]

7th Grade Play ~ Romeo & Juliet On November 21 and 22, the 7th grade performed an elegant and artistic rendition of the world’s most famous love story.  In  Shakespeare’s powerfully poetic "Romeo and Juliet,” the hatred between feuding families is brought to an end only through the love and death of their beloved children.  Performing [...]

Live Theater ~ Not Just For Entertainment! Each year, the sixth graders attend The Ford Theater’s performance of A Christmas Carol.  It’s a tradition that the students love, and after they have read the classic tale, the performance brings the story to life.  Upper school students often see Shakespeare productions as well as other local live performances [...]

Students Take The Stage For An Afternoon Of Amazing Talent The Gryphon Theatre was full of laughter, music, dancing and fun on Friday, October 3 when students performers took the stage for the first talent show of the 2014-2015 school year. The talent show  is a great way for the children to express themselves in [...]