Graduation is a time-honored tradition, a profound milestone that marks a significant transition in the lives of our young learners. The tradition of turning the tassel is one of the most symbolic gestures during the graduation ceremony. Typically, graduates start with their tassels on the right side of their caps and, upon receiving their graduation […]
Graduation is a time of celebration, reflection, and looking forward. At St. Michael’s, one of the most cherished traditions during our graduation service is the passing of the torch from the outgoing Student Leaders to their successors. This moment is not just a formality; it embodies the spirit of leadership, responsibility, and community that our […]
Exit points are the final step in the learning journey during an International Primary Curriculum unit of study. The Exit Point has two main purposes: to help children pull together their learning from the unit and to celebrate the learning that has taken place. Exit points are also an important aspect of our parent engagement […]
The British tradition of pantomime goes back hundreds of years. For schools it offers the perfect platform for our learners to develop their speaking and listening skills, confidence and performing skills. There are a wide variety of roles which allow children to build their performance confidence and for those a little shy about acting there […]
Our annual Bazaar was a huge success thanks to the participation of our community members. With faculty, parents, Board and Council members, Alumni and current students all taking part we enjoyed a most wonderful day. Events such as this provides just one more reason why St. Michael’s is described as the small school with the […]
This week is Global Citizenship Action Week and our young learners are taking part in Global Citizenship Action learning activities. This is an opportunity for children to continue developing their personal responsibility and recognition of the impact that our actions have in the local environment linked to our current learning about SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and […]
As one of our ‘Four C’s, collaboration at St. Michael’s International School is identified as an essential skill. At its most basic, collaboration encourages teamwork and social interaction. Collaborative learning also allows our young learners to develop some valuable skills such as problem-solving, communication, creativity, confidence, builds relationships and increases engagement as well as allows […]
Our recent Performing Arts Showcase saw us enjoy 25 different performances from learners of all ages, With a range of arts including dance, singing and a multitude of instruments, there was really something for everyone to enjoy. The Performing Arts are all about self expression and play a hugely significant role in helping children to […]
We are delighted to share the very good news that St. Michael’s has been reaccredited with the International Curriculum Association (ICA). We are one of only nine schools in the world to be accredited under the new framework and we were the pilot school for the new CIS-ICA partnership. With the focus on improving learning as well as […]
Good governance is the result of a lot of hard work and joined up thinking. We are fortunate at St. Michael’s to be supported by an outstanding team of Board and Council members who volunteer their skills, enthusiasm and time in support of our school. Motivated by their passion and enthusiasm for St. Michael’s, their […]