Our Early Years learners have enjoyed an exciting start to their new International Early Years Curriculum unit, Going Places. As part of the entry point experience, the children began exploring different types of transport and learning about countries around the world. Through imaginative play and hands-on learning, they discovered what it might feel like to […]
Our Early Years children enjoyed an exciting visit to the Dinosaur Museum this week, bringing their IEYC unit to life in a meaningful and memorable way. Stepping outside the classroom gave our youngest learners the chance to see and experience their learning first hand. They explored dinosaur models, looked closely at shapes and features, and […]
We believe language is at the heart of learning, connection and identity. It helps children share their ideas, build friendships and understand the world around them. English is our shared language for learning and communication. It helps children take part fully in school life. At the same time, we value and celebrate each child’s home […]
At St Michael’s, learning to read is a key part of every child’s education. We also want children to enjoy reading and to choose books for themselves. Our aim is to help every child become a confident and independent reader. We use a range of simple and effective approaches. Paired reading is one of them. […]
The best learning often starts with a moment that captures children’s curiosity. In the International Primary Curriculum, this is called an Entry Point. It is a practical, engaging launch to a new unit that helps learners feel interested, confident and ready to learn. Year 3 began their new IPC unit, Footprints from the Past, with […]
In a world where technology can generate text in seconds, it is easy to assume writing matters less. The opposite is true. Writing is one of the clearest ways children learn to think. When a child writes, they are not just producing sentences. They are organising ideas, choosing the right words, making meaning, and learning […]
Learning about the Sustainable Development Goals helps our learners grow as thoughtful global citizens. Even in the early years of primary school, children learn that their choices matter and that small actions can help care for the planet. Recently, Year 1 have been learning that plastic can be useful, but that single use plastic can […]
Fridays at St. Michael’s International School are always special. They provide a purposeful platform for pupils to share their learning publicly, strengthening both understanding and confidence. This week, one of our Year 6 Japanese language classes took centre stage, presenting their versions of traditional Japanese tales. With impressive fluency, expressive storytelling and well-timed humour, our […]
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 […]
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 […]