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Performance Poetry

What an incredible way to celebrate the end of another Off by Heart Poetry Festival! This annual tradition at St. Michael’s International School gives our learners the opportunity to shine as they take to the stage with confidence, performing beautifully selected narrative poems. Through this experience, students have demonstrated their deep understanding, communication, and collaboration […]

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Health & Wellbeing Week

The spirit of community was palpable during our Climb-a-thon, as events like these bring us together to make a real difference. With a focus on compassion, collaboration, and endeavour, the St. Michael’s Health and Wellbeing Week empowered our learners to demonstrate these important skills while raising awareness of the vital link between physical activity and […]

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St. Michael’s Day

St. Michael’s Day, also called Michaelmas, falls on September 29th and at school we celebrate on the Friday closest to this date. It is a special day to remember St. Michael, who is known as an angel and a protector. St. Michael is the patron saint for people who are in danger, like soldiers and […]

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Supporters

Our well-established Alumni community reflects the strength of our educational environment and our enduring commitment to learner success. A strong alumni network demonstrates the lasting impact of our programs, with graduates staying connected and contributing to the growth of the school. Our alumni are not only incredible supporters of the school, but they also serve as […]

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A milestone worth celebrating

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 […]

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Celebrating the Tradition of Student Leaders

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 […]

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Exit Points

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 […]

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Pantomime Season

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 […]

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A Sense of Community

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 […]

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Nurturing Global Citizens

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 […]