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. […]
Science learning at St Michael’s is active, curious and closely linked to the world around us. Through the International Primary Curriculum, pupils meet science in many different units of work. They do not only read about ideas, they test them, question them and see what happens in real life. From the Early Years onwards, children […]
At the end of each IPC unit, our learners take part in a student led Exit Point. This is when children plan and lead activities to share what they have been learning with parents. Student led Exit Points also mark a positive ending to each unit. They give pupils a chance to reflect on their […]
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 […]
This week we welcomed parents to an Inside the IEYC Curriculum workshop. The aim was to give families a clear view of how our youngest learners grow, enquire and develop confidence in the Early Years. The session introduced the key features of the IEYC. Parents saw how purposeful play, language-rich activities and well-planned routines help […]