Meet Esteemed Westminster Alumnus Yohannes Abraham “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” —Marian Wright Edelman Education is something much more powerful and important than a set of facts in a textbook. It’s the means to open up opportunities, including those that […]
Thank You, Mr. Glover, for 45 Years of Incredible Service! 🏆
A Look Back at Ellis Glover’s Long, Storied Westminster School Career For nearly half a century, Mr. Ellis Glover has been an integral part of the Westminster family. Every student, staff member, and parent who had the opportunity to meet him was lucky to experience his warmth of spirit and be inspired by his love […]
How Julia Elder Exemplifies the Westminster Credo
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 […]
Benefits of Attending In-Person Preschool This Year
Three Reasons Preschoolers Should Be in a Classroom for the 2020–2021 School Year Many private schools are returning to in-person schooling this year. Due to their smaller class sizes and greater agility (i.e., freedom to adjust curriculum and policies without red tape), private schools are uniquely prepared to safely meet the challenges of in-person classes. […]
Fostering Independence and Finding Joy through Our Preschool Program
Teacher Spotlight on Lifelong Educator Amy Bowab Preschool is an amazing time of growth—academically, socially, and emotionally. The children change almost daily, acquiring new skills and knowledge while also learning to navigate social interactions. Today we shine a light on our incredible preschool program and offer a glimpse into what a day at Westminster’s Griffin […]
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 […]
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