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St. Michael’s Day: Celebrating Our Community

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 […]

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Celebrating 150 Years of Community

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 […]

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Jump for Joy: Wellness Week 2026

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 […]

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Building Community at our Get Acquainted Tea

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. […]

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After School Clubs: Learning Beyond the Classroom

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 […]

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School Photo Day: Capturing a Moment in Our Story

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 […]

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Getting Ready for Sports Day

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, […]

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Our Values in Action

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 […]

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Parent Orientations: Building Strong Partnerships

This week, we have been delighted to welcome parents into school for our Class Orientation meetings. These meetings are an important part of the beginning of each school year. They give teachers the opportunity to share what learning will look like in the months ahead, explain routines and expectations, and help families understand how they […]

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Early Years – where is all begins

At St. Michael’s, we know that the Early Years are where so much begins. These first experiences of school help shape how children see themselves as learners. Through purposeful play, exploration and carefully planned learning experiences, children develop the confidence, curiosity and independence they need for the years ahead. Our Early Years classrooms are busy […]