This year marks 31 years since the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake of 17 January. 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 children […]
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. […]
As we browse the alumni gallery it’s heartening to realise that class assemblies are a well established tradition at St. Michael’s. These events offer our learners a regular opportunity to step forward, share their learning and find their voice. From Early Years to the upper primary classes, children take turns to lead their peers, teachers […]
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 […]
Last week our Year 4 students welcomed children and teachers from our partner school in Sasayama City, continuing a cherished relationship that will celebrate 37 years of friendship in January 2026. The visit is a valued tradition in our school calendar and an important example of how we extend our community beyond Kobe. Throughout the […]