How Exposure to Diversity Positively Shapes Young Learners Diversity is one of the cornerstones and key benefits of a Westminster School education. Here are all the meaningful, impactful, lasting ways diversity helps a young student on all fronts of life: academic, emotional, social, and personal. 6 Benefits of Early Exposure to Diversity Diversity, equity, and […]
How a Collaborative Approach to Learning Prepares Students to Succeed
Why Westminster School Relies on Collaboration and the Golden Triangle For every student to reach his or her fullest potential, it requires the attention, input, and effort of multiple groups of people: teachers, administration, and parents. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of Westminster School’s educational approach. Committing to collaboration primes young learners for […]
Fun and Educational Summer Art Projects for Preschoolers
Explore Color and Nature with 3 Summer Art Projects for Preschoolers Just because the summer months have rolled around doesn’t mean your child’s artistic pursuits are over. With these easy, cost-effective summer art projects for preschoolers, you and your child can keep the creativity and artistic expression rolling throughout the year. 3 Can’t-Miss Summer Art […]
Why Character Development Matters in a Private School Education
How Westminster School Limits Bullying with an Emphasis on Kindness Academics should not be the sole focus of any school curriculum. A well-rounded education must address every facet of the developing child: academic, emotional, social, and personal. Here’s how a private school education through Westminster School accounts for character development and better safeguards its students […]
Teacher Attrition Is a Huge Problem…but Not at Westminster School
8 Ways This Northern Virginia Private School Retains Teaching Staff Both private and public education have been dealing with high teacher attrition and fewer people choosing the teaching profession for years. These problems magnified many times over with the pandemic. Over the years, Westminster School has managed to avoid these problems. How do they attract […]
New Fairfax County Public School Policies Affect Grades and Sports
Why Private Schools Are Equipped to Avoid These Kinds of Policies Two recent changes to grading and recess policies in the Fairfax County Public School Policies system have many parents wondering the same question. Is a private school a better fit for my child’s academic, social, emotional, and personal development? Two Fairfax Public School Policies […]
Voice, Talent, Hard Work, and Westminster School
How Westminster School Alumnus Brett Williams Achieved His Sportscasting Dream Where you attend school during your formative years can have a tremendous impact on your future. Within the Westminster School family, nobody knows that better than Brett Williams (class of 2009). Here is his story, what he gained from his time at Westminster, and advice […]
Loss of Learning during the Pandemic Wasn’t Universal…or Necessary
How the Students at Westminster School Didn’t Miss an Educational Beat As we look back on the loss of learning during the pandemic, it’s easy to get discouraged. Test scores are down. Progress in everything from math to reading to social skills regressed. However, the educational successes of Westminster School in Annandale, Virginia, and other […]
Does Etiquette Matter? Westminster School Says Yes
Discover the Invaluable Skills in Westminster’s Enrichment Program It’s easy to think of etiquette as something antiquated or irrelevant. As Westminster School’s enrichment program highlights, though, proper etiquette is about showing respect, being appropriate to the situation, and setting yourself apart in personal and professional settings. The Westminster enrichment program addresses an important question: Does […]
