At St. Michael’s, we know that the Early Years are where so much begins. These first experiences of school help shape how children see themselves as learners. Through purposeful play, exploration and carefully planned learning experiences, children develop the confidence, curiosity and independence they need for the years ahead. Our Early Years classrooms are busy […]
What a wonderful first week back at St. Michael’s. Across the school, children and teachers have been settling into new routines, getting to know their new classes and making a positive start to the year. We have enjoyed welcoming new friends into our community and seeing children reconnect with familiar faces. From focused learning in […]
We were delighted to celebrate our Year 6 award winners, recognising achievements in Japanese language and culture, reading, and technology. These awards celebrate more than individual success. They reflect the learning habits and personal skills that help children grow as thoughtful, capable and independent learners. Each award recognises commitment, curiosity, responsibility and the willingness to […]
As part of their learning about the natural world and environmental sustainability, Year 6 have been investigating biodiversity hotspots, some of the most biologically rich yet most threatened places on Earth. Biodiversity hotspots are regions that contain extraordinary numbers of unique plant and animal species but face significant challenges from habitat loss, climate change and […]
As part of their IPC unit, Explorers and Adventurers, Year 3 recently enjoyed an exciting educational visit to the Fukuchiyama Tunnels. The hike provided a valuable opportunity for the children to bring their learning to life through real-world experiences, outdoor exploration and collaborative challenges. Throughout the day, the children demonstrated many of the personal skills […]
Year 2 have been developing their creativity and problem-solving skills as part of their IPC unit, From A to B. During their Design, Technology and Innovation task, the children explored the design process by planning and creating their own vehicles. They began by sketching their ideas and drawing the top, side and front views of […]
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. […]