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Westminster Christian Academy Seeking Candidates for Elementary Teaching Positions

There are potential openings for the 2013-2014 school year for a 1/2 day kindergarten and full-day, self-contained elementary classroom teacher.

Employer: Westminster Christian Academy Description: Applications are currently being accepted for potential openings for the 2013-2014 school year for a 1/2 day kindergarten and full-day, self-contained elementary classroom teacher, according to a job listing on sais.associationcareernetwork.com.  Applicants must have knowledge of Classical teaching methods and philosophy and possess a BSEd or higher from an accredited college or university, the listing specifies. How to apply: For an employment application or for further information about these positions, call 706-769-9372.  This job listing was posted on Feb. 27, 2013.

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Westminster Christian Academy Seniors Preparing for Annual Mission Trip to Jamaica

The trip in March will be the third for the school.

A dozen seniors from Westminster Christian Academy are preparing to head to Jamaica next month for a mission trip. According to the school's website, it's the third year in a row WCA has participated in the week-long program coordinated by former Westminster parent Pastor Hugo Bryan-Porter and Pastor Fitzroy Kerr, lead pastor of Praise Deliverance Ministries in Kingston, Jamaica. The trip will "involve ministering to several children’s orphanages, elderly homes, churches, a local boys’ home, a school for the deaf, and street ministries," the website states. The news blog quoted Upper School Principal Judy Childs as saying, “This is a culminating opportunity for students to be the hands and feet of God." As the students and chaperones ready…

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UPDATE: Westminster Christian Academy Has Hired New Math Teacher

The position has been filled and applications are no longer being accepted.

UPDATE: This position has been filled. Employer: Westminster Christian Academy Description: A math teacher is wanted to teach Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus. How to apply: Call 706-769-3777 for additional information. Visit www.wcalions.org to learn more about the school.  This opportunity was posted on sais.associationcareernetwork.com on Sept. 25, 2012.

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High School Math Instructor Needed

Apply now for this part-time position at a Watkinsville Christian school.

Employer: Westminster Christian Academy Description: Applications are currently being accepted for a high school math instructor at Westminster Christian Academy located in Watkinsville. Applicants should be prepared to teach Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus. How to apply: Visit the Westminster Christian Academy website to download an employment application or to read more about the school. Contact Tollie or Linda at 706-769-3777 for more information on this position. Read more about this job posting online.

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Eighteen To Graduate From Westminster Christian Academy

All of the Class of 2012 graduates have been accepted to college.

  Westminster Christian Academy's Class of 2012 will don their caps and gowns for commencement at 7 p.m. at Grace Fellowship on Friday, May 18.  A reception will follow immediately follow the ceremony. The school reports all 18 graduates have are headed to one of thirteen colleges and universities. Seven received scholarships to assist with continuing their education.  To see a class photo that indicates each graduate's post-high school plans, visit www.wcalions.org.   Post free graduation announcements.

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Armistead Named New Headmaster of Westminster Christian Academy

James Armistead will begin his duties as head of school on July 1, 2012.

Westminster Christian Academy has announced the hire of James Armistead as the new head of school. According to a news release on the school's website, "Armistead was carefully and prayerfully selected out of dozens of candidates from a nationwide search." His experience includes a tenure as the headmaster of Trinity Christian Academy in Lexington, Kentucky. During his career that expands decades, he has also worked as a principal, teacher and high school registrar. Read more about Armistead on the school's website. “There is nothing more critical to the future, than the proper upbringing and educating of our children, and the Christian School is providentially positioned to be the key element in helping parents with that task,” Armistead …

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Sports Fields at Westminster Christian Academy Reported Damaged

An all-terrain vehicle may be to blame, according to a report at the Oconee County Sheriff's Office.

A steel gate and soccer and baseball fields on the campus of Westminster Christian Academy were damaged last week, likely by an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), according to a report on file at the Oconee County Sheriff's Office. A deputy was dispatched to the school on Saturday morning. Sometime between 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 24 and 9 a.m. on Feb. 25 someone had damaged the gate that prohibits vehicles from entering the fields.  There were tracks and damaged areas of grass that appeared to be caused by an ATV, the deputy noted.  The damage was estimated at less than $500. It was the second time in two months that the school reported an incident of vandalism. On New Year's Eve day, the school's two unlocked buses were found to have been sprayed …

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Westminster Christian Collects Over 1,300 Canned Food Items for ACTS

The girls volleyball team held a school-wide canned food drive in early October.

In an effort to stock the Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) Food Bank, the Westminster Christian Academy girls volleyball team held a canned food drive on Oct. 7. ACTS leaders told The Oconee Enterprise at the end of September that the Food Bank has been experiencing a shortage at a time when more Oconee County families are in need of its services. According to the school's website, the team was able to deliver 1,352 cans of food to ACTS. Team members also volunteered their time to gather boxes of food for needy families, the website noted. On Oct. 29, Boy Scout Troop 149 held a food drive for ACTS at Butler's Crossing Shopping Center.

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Westminster Christian Applauded for Blood Drive Participation

The American Red Cross recently declared that the school had the highest number of blood donations in Georgia based on a percentage of the total student population for the 2010-11 school year.

Based on a percentage of the total student population for the 2010-11 school year, Westminster Christian Academy has been named the top Georgia school in school-sponsored blood drive participation, according to a news release. Westminster Christian led with 226 percent participation.  The American Red Cross made the announcement in June, the school's website stated. Recent graduate Callie Jo Fowler was awarded a $500 scholarship by the Red Cross in honor of the school's accomplishment.

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Oconee County Area Sports Calendar

A recap of last week's local sports action and a preview of games for this week.

Here is this week's Oconee County sports wrap-up for the week ending on Feb 13. We also take a look at upcoming games, matches, and meets for this week. UPDATE: North Oconee High School tennis matches have been added. BASEBALL The Oconee County High School baseball team will begin their season at cross-county rival North Oconee High School on Tuesday at 6 p.m. BASKETBALL The Oconee County High School girls' basketball team finished their regular season with a 48-30 win over Monroe Area last Wednesday. The Lady Warriors finished the regular season at 15-10 0verall and 8-4 in Region 8B AAA play. They will begin tournament play in the Region 8AAA Tournament this week. Day and time to be announced. The Oconee County boys' basketball squad …

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