Learning, reciting, and performing poetry helps children develop vital communication and collaboration skills that serve them far beyond the classroom. Through choral speaking and performance poetry, students learn how to project their voices, use tone and expression, and listen carefully to one another. Working as a group to bring a poem to life requires coordination, […]
At St. Michael’s, we are often described as a “small school with a big heart.” Nowhere is that more visible than on St. Michael’s Day, when students, staff, parents, and alumni come together at the cathedral. The sight of our whole community side by side is a powerful reminder of what makes our school unique. […]
Each year, the St. Michael’s community comes together to mark our school’s namesake day with a very special service at the cathedral. This long-standing tradition is more than a celebration, it is a meaningful way for our students, staff, families, and friends to gather in a shared spirit of gratitude and reflection. St. Michael’s Day […]
We celebrate the remarkable life of Miss Leonora Edith Lea, whose vision and service shaped our very beginnings. Born in Canada in 1896, she spent her childhood in Japan where her father served as an Anglican bishop. After studying in England and Canada, she returned to Japan in 1927 as a missionary teacher, committed to […]
We honour Bishop Michael Hinsuke Yashiro, co-founder of St. Michael’s International School, whose leadership in Kansai and beyond has shaped our school’s identity. He served as Bishop of Kobe and in 1947 was elected Presiding Bishop of Nippon Sei Ko Kai (the Anglican Church in Japan.) At the 1948 Lambeth Conference he carried a finely […]
Our residential camps are an essential part of student growth at St. Michael’s. Stepping beyond the classroom gives children the chance to learn in new ways, apply personal skills, and create lasting memories that strengthen our school community. Camps bring students together in ways few other experiences can. Tackling shared challenges and taking on responsibilities […]
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Events such as our recent Get Acquainted Tea are a wonderful way to bring families together and celebrate the successful start of the school year. This year is especially meaningful as we prepare to celebrate our 80th Anniversary, a milestone that honours the generations of children, […]
We believe that every child has the right to be heard and the opportunity to make a difference. Our Student Leadership programme gives children the chance to step forward as leaders, while also ensuring that every student participates in shaping our school community. During the annual Student Leader elections, pupils can choose to stand as […]
As St. Michael’s celebrates 80 years of creating tomorrow, we continue to reflect on the practices that have always shaped outstanding learning in our school. One of the most enduring is the power of play in the Early Years. Play has long been recognised as the most powerful way for young children to learn. It […]
The best learning begins with a spark of curiosity. At St. Michael’s, our Entry Points are designed to do just that, to engage and excite learners from the very start of a new unit. These hands-on, immersive experiences ignite children’s imagination and lay the foundation for meaningful exploration. Whether it is testing a rocket they’ve […]