"Westminster School seeks curious and engaged students who want to grow and learn in a challenging and supportive environment. Students who are motivated to become their best selves both in and out of the classroom, taking advantage of the myriad of opportunities Westminster has to offer."
“At Westminster, we aspire to an extraordinarily ambitious commitment to secondary education, a commitment to nurture the participation of our diverse school community across our entire program — from academics, to studios and labs, gyms, fields and rink, and service to our Hartford community partners. Westminster students are inspired by opportunities to make a difference in all their endeavors.”
"Through gritty trial and error, Westminster students grow into independent learners who are curious, critical thinkers. With the support of faculty, students gain the skills to understand the world around them and enrich their communities at school and beyond."
"The visual and performing arts program at Westminster weaves the community together and nurtures the spirit of the Westminster campus. The arts at Westminster inspire students of all levels of experience from the very beginner to the advanced artist to practice the freedom of creative self-expression. Professional teachers guide students to work through the creative process from inception to the presentation, building a lifelong respect and appreciation for the arts."
Kerry Kendall Head of Visual and Performing Arts Department
"Athletic success at Westminster is measured not only by wins and losses, but through the bonds created between teammates and coaches, individual and team improvement, and personal growth. When students learn how to be competitors and how to cooperate with one another, they are better prepared to be citizens of the global world."
“Driven by a desire to serve young people and conscious of the opportunities for private schools to support a public purpose, Westminster School’s mission statement concludes with the call ‘to commit to a life of service beyond self.’ Westminster’s Hartford Partnership programs aim to deliver on that mission while making a direct impact on people and programs in Hartford.”
Patrick Owens Executive Director, Horizons at Westminster & Hartford Partnerships
“Involvement will be the key to your success at Westminster School. Get involved with the arts, try a sport you've never played, start your own club, run for student council. You will get out of this experience exactly what you put into it. Do these things early in your life — keep seeking more opportunities for growth.”
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Newell Grant ’99
Director of Advancement
Shannon O’Shaughnessy
Director of Advancement Operations
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Tough Loss to Pomfret
Frantz Batoh
Summary: The Martlets were determined to win the game as soon as they stepped on the field. However, this was an unknown field, which had its own set of challenges. The whistle blew, and Pomfret took possession of the ball right away. Every time Westminster tried to score, they were surrounded by half the Pomfret team; their defense was strong, and did not let any balls go through. With just one striker, Pomfret scored in the first five minutes, as the player made her way to the ball, with the midfield behind her, and got past the defense line, scoring the game's first goal. After that, Westminster was determined not to let any balls get through. Still trying to figure out the opponent's strategy, captain Westie Strawbridgee '24 made effective passes from the midfield to the strikers and ran to beat the opponent to every ball she could. However, Pomfret's familiarity with the field gave them the upper hand, and after 10 minutes, Westminster was down 2-0. The defense worked hard not to let any more balls through until the first half was over. During the second half, Westminster's determination to accelerate the game's pace was clear; every minute counted. The players made passes, often and accurately, to get the ball through the five-player defense line that Pomfret was playing with. Defense Abbey Cirelliy's dedication in '27 was evident as she ran back and forth to defend her side of the field but did not stop when she had the opportunity to move up and play offense. With 14 minutes left on the clock, striker Schuyler Groves '26 scored a goal, giving the whole team hope to tie. After that, the game became more intense, showing Westminster's grit. Striker Piper Lundin '26 got as many balls as possible, but getting past the defense line was challenging. The players kept running and using every minute wisely. With 40 seconds left of the game, striker Colby Smith '24 made a shot on goal, which the goalie saved. With that, the game was over, showing Westminster the importance of strategy. Even though they took their first loss, the Marltets left the field gracefully, having given their best on the field.
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