Westminster celebrates diversity with entire school community

 

On Tuesday, September 18, Westminster held “Diversity Night,” a community-wide event designed to celebrate diversity at Westminster. The evening began with a dessert reception followed by a program led by Director of Diversity Aaron Layton, who discussed how Westminster is intentional about diversity and shared about ways that Westminster families can actively support an increasingly diverse community.

 

Westminster strives to be a place in which diversity is continually pursued, embraced and valued; students of color make up nearly 20% of the student population. The school’s Diversity Committee – made up of parents, faculty, staff and Board members – meets regularly to establish short- and long-term goals and courses of action to not only increase and retain a diverse student population but also to nurture an inclusive culture that impacts all areas of school life. Layton says, “Our goal is not simply to get minorities here, but rather it is to make them feel respected, valued and that they are an integral part of the community.”