Presenting Challenge. Building Character. Instilling Confidence. Schools are charged with the academic, social, and personal development of every student who walks through their doors, and we take that mission seriously at Westminster. We take our credo of presenting challenge, building character, and instilling confidence to heart, and today we shine a spotlight on Julia Elder, […]
Five Benefits of a Classical Education
How a Well-Rounded Education Builds Confidence and Instills Character Born of the Renaissance, a classical education is designed to grow the whole child. Susan Glazier, assistant head of school at Westminster School in Northern Virginia, explains: “A classical education develops the entire humanity of a child. We are challenging and nurturing children—intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, […]
4 Ways to Safely Have PE During a Pandemic
How Westminster School Successfully Adapted The Physical Education Program The pandemic presents many challenges for schools, including how to safely conduct physical education classes. Given the vital importance of these programs in schools, here’s an overview of why PE is such a critical class, as well as some creative ways to keep students both safe […]
Private Schools VS. Public Schools
The Benefits of a Private School Go Beyond Small Class Sizes Small class sizes are generally touted as the primary differentiator between private and public schools, but there’s so much more that sets them apart. Let’s take a broader look at four of the key differentiators that private schools have to offer. 1. Governance Private […]
Westminster’s 2020–2021 Return-to-School Plan
5 Questions about Our In-Person Classes Westminster is proud and excited to be offering in-person classes for the 2020–2021 school year. While we know our current and prospective Westminster families are excited too, we also understand there are still lots of questions. Please read the answers to these five common questions we’ve been receiving, and […]
6 Things Parents Should Consider
From Shopping to Transportation, Here’s How to Prepare for the 2020–21 Academic Year Education has always been a primary driver of overall health. Quality teaching helps cultivate reasoning, social-emotional awareness, community engagement, life skills, and knowledge—all of which contribute to individual and community growth. As families and children battle social isolation, financial worries, and mental […]
Teacher Spotlight on Jori Sapper
Celebrating 10 Years of Dedication, Compassion, and Innovation At Westminster, we take so much pride in our teaching staff. Every day, our teachers instill a love of learning in the children, inspire new ideas, and cultivate a safe environment where students can grow and thrive. Today, we take a moment to honor one of those […]
Benefits of a Private Education in Preschool
Five Reasons Not to Wait to Support Nurturing Your Child’s Early Education Potential Some people believe that it’s best to reserve private education for older students. But the biggest benefits of a private-school education happen in the early grades. In fact, we will go over five of the main benefits to starting private education much […]
Benefits of a Private School
Four Ways Private Education Facilitates Student Success If this last spring taught us anything, it’s that the unexpected can happen at any time. When it does happen, you want the important aspects of life to continue with as little disruption as possible, and that’s especially true of our children’s education. Here are four distinct advantages […]
