At St. Michael’s, being a small school is an important part of who we are. Small means knowing our children well. It means teachers who understand not only how a child is learning, but what interests them, what challenges them and what helps them to thrive. It means children are noticed, known and valued as […]
There was plenty of excitement in Year 5 this week as our young scientists prepared for lift off! They designed and tested rockets as the Entry Point to their new IPC unit, Mission to Mars. It was an exciting start to a unit that will take pupils far beyond the classroom. It also highlights something […]
St. Michael’s Day is one of the special traditions in our school calendar. Each year, children and staff make their way to Kobe’s Anglican Cathedral for a celebration of our school, our community and the values that bring us together. There is something powerful about gathering the whole school in one place. From our youngest […]
St. Michael’s International School was delighted to be represented at the Cathedral Church of St. Michael in Kobe as the Diocese of Kobe celebrated its 150th anniversary. It was a wonderful occasion, bringing people together to celebrate a remarkable history of faith, education and service. The Anglican Church has played an important role in education […]
Get ready to jump, move and make a difference! This year, our annual Wellness Week brings the St. Michael’s community together for Jump for Joy, our whole school Skip-a-thon supporting TELL Japan. Wellness Week is about caring for both our physical and mental wellbeing. Through movement, personal challenge and shared experiences, children will explore how […]
Our Annual Get Acquainted Tea is a special St. Michael’s tradition. It celebrates what matters most to us: relationships, community and a strong sense of belonging. The Tea gives Primary parents a relaxed chance to meet each other. They can also spend time with the teachers and other adults who work closely with their children. […]
Learning at St. Michael’s does not end when the school day finishes. Our after school clubs give children opportunities to explore new interests, develop their talents and enjoy learning alongside friends from across the school. This term’s programme offers a broad range of activities, including chess, coding, Minecraft, football, basketball, origami, Lego, Japanese, crafts, board […]
Each year, School Photo Day captures a special moment in the life of our school. We celebrate individual smiles, class groups, friendships and our community growing together. These photographs tell the story of each child’s time at St. Michael’s. They also become part of our school’s history. This year feels even more special as we […]
PE lessons are in full swing, and this half term our children are developing the athletics skills they will need for Sports Day. Even with limited space, our PE programme shows that great learning does not depend on having a large sports field. Through creative planning and carefully designed activities, children are practising running, jumping, […]
At St. Michael’s, our school values are not simply words. They are part of the way we learn, work and live together every day. Each week, our Merit Certificates give us the opportunity to recognise children who have demonstrated our values through their actions, attitudes and choices. Whether showing respect, compassion, responsibility, honesty, integrity, tolerance […]