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Year 6, Ready to Make a Difference

As our Year 6 students prepare to graduate and take the next step in their learning journey, we celebrate not only their academic achievements but the personal growth they have shown during their time at St. Michael’s. This final term is a special opportunity to reflect on the values of responsibility and respect that they […]

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Challenge and Choice

At St. Michael’s, we believe that challenge and choice are powerful tools in shaping confident, independent learners. During their recent IPC unit Go with the Flow, our Year 5 students were set an exciting challenge: to research, collaborate, and construct a labelled model of a river system in under one hour. The learning task demanded […]

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Stepping Up to the Crease

Our regular PE Mornings are a valuable extension of our physical education programme, providing our young sportspeople with the opportunity to apply the skills they have been developing in class to a larger, more dynamic setting. These sessions allow our learners to experience the excitement of team games and build confidence as they put their […]

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Celebrating Book Week

Book Week at St. Michael’s is always a highlight of the school calendar, and this year was no exception. With a vibrant mix of storytelling, dress-up days and shared reading experiences, the whole school came together to celebrate the joy of books and the power of imagination. From our youngest learners in Early Years to […]

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Communication, Collaboration, and Community

One of the many strengths of a small school is the deeply rooted sense of community that flourishes within it. At St. Michael’s, this is especially evident in the way our students communicate and collaborate across year groups. Whether through whole-school events or shared learning experiences, our older children naturally take on the role of […]

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Bazaar 2025 – A Celebration of Community

Bazaar 2025 was another tremendous success, thanks to the incredible support and spirit of our entire school community. This much-loved annual event brought together students, staff, families, Board and Council members, alumni, and friends of the school for a joyful celebration of connection and collaboration. As an international school with almost 80 years of history, […]

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Compassion and Reflection

At St. Michael’s, whole school events play a vital role in nurturing the strong sense of community that defines our school. Our Easter celebrations were a powerful example of this. The week culminated in a moving presentation of the Stations of the Cross by our Year 5 students, who led the school with confidence, reverence, […]

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Easter Creativity

To mark the beginning of Easter Week, our young learners took part in a wonderful home learning activity—designing and creating their very own Easter dioramas. These miniature displays showcase a wide range of creative ideas, from traditional Easter scenes to imaginative springtime worlds. This activity offered the perfect opportunity for children to express their creativity, […]

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Student Leaders Take Action Against Hunger

As part of our Global Action Fortnight, our compassionate Student Leadership Council has been learning more about the important work of Food Bank Kansai, an organisation dedicated to supporting individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger, our students are exploring meaningful ways they can contribute to ending […]

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The Perfect Location

St. Michael’s International School enjoys an ideal location nestled between the mountains and the sea, in the heart of Kobe. Just moments away from the vibrant district of Sannomiya—with its excellent train connections—the school benefits from its position in a diverse and multicultural area of the city. Surrounded by museums, libraries, parks, and cultural landmarks, […]