Why Westminster School Prizes Outdoor Time in the Learning Process In today’s fast-paced world, digital distractions abound, and indoor activities dominate. Especially for young children, it’s increasingly important to recognize the benefits of outdoor time. According to the article “Creativity in the Wild: Improving Creative Reasoning through Immersion in Natural Settings,” children “spend only 15–25 […]
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 […]
Join Us June 11 for the Westminster School Diamond Jubilee Festival
Save the Date for This All-School Outdoor Event Sixty years of providing stellar education is something to celebrate, and that’s exactly what Westminster School is doing! We invite anyone in the Westminster community to join us June 11 for our Diamond Jubilee festival. Here’s what you need to know: Westminster School Diamond Jubilee Festival: The […]
