We ended Book Week with one of the most anticipated events of the year. Our annual book character dress up day filled the school with colour, excitement and imagination. Classrooms and corridors were full of children and staff dressed as characters from much loved stories. There were animals, heroes, villains, explorers and many more. Events […]
This week our school is alive with stories as we celebrate Book Week. Classrooms, the hall and the school library have all become places where characters come to life, new worlds are discovered and children are reminded that reading can be both enjoyable and powerful. Throughout the week, our young learners have taken part in […]
This year marks 31 years since the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake of 17 January 1995. As a school in Kobe, this date is an important moment for our community. We pause to remember those who lost their lives and all those whose homes, families and futures were changed by the events of that morning. Our […]
Charity and service are an important part of life at St Michael’s. We want our learners to understand that they can make a difference, not only within school but also in the wider community. This week, our hard working Student Leadership Council (SLC) visited Kodomo Shokudo to see first hand how the money they helped […]
Good manners are an important part of life at St Michael’s. This is especially true at lunchtime, when many classes share the cafeteria at the same time. When children remember to say please and thank you, use calm voices, eat politely and tidy their own space, lunchtime becomes more enjoyable for everyone. It shows respect […]
At St Michael’s, we believe that teachers are learners too. When staff continue to grow in their own practice, it has a direct impact on the quality of learning in every classroom. Professional development is therefore a key part of our work, not an extra. This week our focus is on intercultural understanding, identity and […]
As we move through Advent, our school community is encouraged to think of others and to look beyond our own celebrations. Each year, families, staff and pupils generously support our annual gift drive for a local children’s home so that every child there receives a gift at Christmas. Activities like this help our children understand […]
Each year, our classes take turns to share the nativity story with parents, friends and the school community. This tradition is an important part of our calendar and a much loved memory for many St Michael’s families. It is also a powerful way for children to develop speaking and listening skills in a meaningful context. […]
Science learning at St Michael’s is active, curious and closely linked to the world around us. Through the International Primary Curriculum, pupils meet science in many different units of work. They do not only read about ideas, they test them, question them and see what happens in real life. From the Early Years onwards, children […]
At the end of each IPC unit, our learners take part in a student led Exit Point. This is when children plan and lead activities to share what they have been learning with parents. Student led Exit Points also mark a positive ending to each unit. They give pupils a chance to reflect on their […]