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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, K-2
    
    Middle School, 3-5
    
    Upper School, 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
  - Meet the Head of School
  - Mission & Philosophy
    
    Classical Education
    
    School Traditions
    
    History of Westminster
    
    Accreditation
    
    Blog
- 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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5th/6th Grade Hoe Down At Westminster School, we believe that dance is an important aspect of physical and social development, and that it should be a part of every child’s experience. As a component of physical education, dance nurtures core skills such as cardiovascular and muscular strength, coordination, flexibility, good posture, and sense of rhythm. [...]

Hat Day – A Westminster Tradition!

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 [...]