Our Bookworm Awards are a much-loved part of Book Week, celebrating pupils who show a genuine love of reading and are always ready to dive into a good book. Nominated by class teachers as well as our Library Teacher, these annual awards recognise children in Early Years to Year Six who are developing consistent reading […]
We ended Book Week with one of the most anticipated events of the year. Our annual book character dress up day filled the school with colour, excitement and imagination. Classrooms and corridors were full of children and staff dressed as characters from much loved stories. There were animals, heroes, villains, explorers and many more. Events […]
This week our school is alive with stories as we celebrate Book Week. Classrooms, the hall and the school library have all become places where characters come to life, new worlds are discovered and children are reminded that reading can be both enjoyable and powerful. Throughout the week, our young learners have taken part in […]
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 […]
Sports Day brings our whole school together in a joyful celebration of effort, teamwork, and fair play. From the opening warm ups to the final relays, our learners have the chance to demonstrate the athletic skills they have been rehearsing this term. Running, jumping, throwing and paced team events all showcase growing confidence, control, and […]
Celebrating Diwali at St. Michael’s is more than a seasonal event. It is a way for our school to come together, learn from one another and celebrate the diversity that makes our community strong. This year, learners, parents and alumni joined us to enjoy story, music and dance. It showed again that international education is […]
Compassion is more than a feeling. It is the decision to notice, understand, and help. At St. Michael’s, compassion is a key part of how we grow global citizens. This term we put compassion into practice through Wellness Week and a fundraiser for TELL, a mental health organisation serving people in Japan. Students and families […]
Learning, reciting, and performing poetry helps children develop vital communication and collaboration skills that serve them far beyond the classroom. Through choral speaking and performance poetry, students learn how to project their voices, use tone and expression, and listen carefully to one another. Working as a group to bring a poem to life requires coordination, […]
At St. Michael’s, we are often described as a “small school with a big heart.” Nowhere is that more visible than on St. Michael’s Day, when students, staff, parents, and alumni come together at the cathedral. The sight of our whole community side by side is a powerful reminder of what makes our school unique. […]
Each year, the St. Michael’s community comes together to mark our school’s namesake day with a very special service at the cathedral. This long-standing tradition is more than a celebration, it is a meaningful way for our students, staff, families, and friends to gather in a shared spirit of gratitude and reflection. St. Michael’s Day […]