Always a popular subject, as this photograph from the 1970’s demonstrates, History comes alive in our classrooms. Rather than simply memorising dates and facts, children explore big questions, investigate sources and make meaningful connections between past and present. This approach helps them build a richer understanding of how people lived, thought and made decisions in […]
Digital tools are part of everyday life for our pupils. At St Michaels, our aim is not simply to give children access to devices, but to teach them to use technology thoughtfully and safely as a tool for thinking. From Year One, each child has access to a Chromebook as part of our one to […]
The first years of school are a special time. In our Early Years classes at St Michael’s, learning is joyful and purposeful. Children are busy playing, talking, building, drawing and imagining. Behind this active scene is careful planning by experienced Early Years teachers who understand how young children grow and learn. Inside the classroom, children […]
This week our cafeteria became a colourful gallery as every class took part in our annual Art Gallery Showcase. With displays that showed learning in colour, line and pattern, the art gallery showcase celebrates the many ways children at St Michael’s express their ideas. Each year group shared a different project: Year 6 presented bold […]
This week we welcomed parents to an Inside the IEYC Curriculum workshop. The aim was to give families a clear view of how our youngest learners grow, enquire and develop confidence in the Early Years. The session introduced the key features of the IEYC. Parents saw how purposeful play, language-rich activities and well-planned routines help […]
For almost eighty years, St. Michael’s International School has inspired generations of children to fall in love with books. From our earliest classrooms filled with well-worn storybooks to today’s bright, inviting reading spaces, the joy of stepping into a good story has remained at the heart of our school life. Reading at St. Michael’s has […]
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 […]
At St. Michael’s International School in Kobe, every child is encouraged to take ownership of their learning and to thrive both personally and academically. As they begin their final year, our Year 6 learners have taken time to set goals for what they want to achieve before moving on to secondary school. Some want to […]
Today, our Year 5 students had the opportunity to showcase their learning as part of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Through their science unit, they demonstrated their understanding of forces and energy by testing their self-designed waterwheels. In the true spirit of inquiry and investigation, our young learners applied critical thinking, creativity, and endeavour throughout […]
Providing regular speaking and listening opportunities is essential for developing our young learners’ communication skills, confidence, and ability to present in front of others. It was a joy to see our Year One students on stage today, embracing the moment and shining in front of an audience of students, staff, and families.