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 […]
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 […]
Today our Year 6 learners led the annual Remembrance Service with quiet confidence and clear communication skills. They welcomed our community, shared the history of Remembrance Day and the importance of the poppy before they guided us through a moment of silence. Their leadership showed respect, responsibility and compassion in action. Remembrance matters because it […]
Service learning is a planned blend of classroom learning and community action. It gives children real ways to use their knowledge to meet real needs. It helps to build empathy, responsibility and a habit of contribution. Service learning helps our children understand different perspectives, act with integrity and see themselves as part of a wider […]