Why Westminster School Believes in the Importance of History for Developing Minds “History is just about memorizing names and dates. History has no bearing on my life today. History is boring.” There probably isn’t a single history teacher who hasn’t heard at least one of these refrains from a distraught student. History is a notoriously […]

How Westminster School’s STEAM Program Blends Traditional STEM with a Classical Education “The main purpose of education isn’t just to receive a certification that leads to a career, but to become a well-rounded person in so many aspects of life.” —Edmond Mbiaka A well-rounded education is critical for developing minds. Studying a diverse array of […]

Why Mrs. O’Drudy of Westminster School Dedicated Thirty-Six Years to Teaching Latin Any discussion of Latin inevitably leads to the phrase “dead language.” If Latin is, indeed, a dead language, why would anyone learn it today, and why did one teacher at Westminster School, a pre-kindergarten-to-eighth-grade private school based in Annandale, Virginia, steadfastly and enthusiastically […]

Naming of a New Head of School Marks Just Three Appointees in Six Decades The year was 1962. John F. Kennedy was president. A postage stamp was $0.04. West Side Story took top honors at the Oscars, and the world gained The Tin Drum, by Günter Grass. It would be seven years before anyone stepped […]

The Facts You Need before Enrolling Your Child in the Next School Year The right education can give students the foundation they need for future success. This applies to academics, but it is equally relevant to confidence, poise, leadership skills, interpersonal development, and more. This drive to give children the best possible start is the […]

Selecting the Virginia School That’s Right for You and Your Family If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that there’s nothing more important than your child’s education. Virtual learning was a challenge for every school, and as it continued, parents became increasingly aware that where children go to school, the values of that school, and the […]

From Careers to Empathy, How a Strong Foundation Sets You Up for Success Education is a foundational tool, and being developed in a challenging, well-rounded, in-depth curriculum from a young age offers lessons that students carry well beyond their school years. Add in the traditions, teaching staff, and diverse community Westminster offers, and students are […]

How Westminster Adapted Its Drama Program through the Pandemic 🎦 The arts are central to a balanced, comprehensive education. By participating in music, dancing, writing, theater, and other subsets of the arts, children—especially young, developing minds—derive invaluable academic, social, and emotional benefits. (See this literature review for a more detailed look at the benefits of […]