Quick Reference
Here you can find information on some of the day to day queries you may have together with useful documents that give a more detailed picture of life at the school.
The Michael Hall News
This year's Michael Hall News is now available online in colour via YUDU, please click here to view. If you would like a hard copy, please email julie.ruse@michaelhall.co.uk
Newsletters
Click on any of the newsletters below for our most recent edition:
Friday Flier 17th May PDF version click here
Yudu link to below
'Community Ads' latest PDF version click here
How to advertise in Community Ads - click here
Accomodation Notices latest PDF version click here
Calendar of Events Summer 2013 click here
Exam Results
2011
GCSE Results
A2 Results
Parent and Child Groups Gym & games clubs
Gym kit for Lower & Upper School
NB: We do sell some second-hand gym kit in reception between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Consent form for gym and games clubs
Information about teachers
A summary of the main qualifications held by teaching staff is available from the school on request.
School minibus
We offer school minibus services to Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead railway station and Brighton (via Lewes), to help families who have long journeys to school. Click here for full details
Afternoon Care & Afternoon Clubs
Afternoon Club application form
Homework Club
For siblings of Upper School pupils and those using the school buses.Session from 15.15 - 16.00.
School Orchestra
On Wednesday 18th January 2012 our Starter and Advanced Orchestras will resume. Click here for more details.
School lunches
Organic, two-course hot lunches are available in the canteen, with a seven-day menu cycle that changes each half term. This ensures a variety of foods for the children. Dietary choices are available. Dietary requirements arising from medical needs or ethical or religious beliefs will be accommodated. View our menu here. Click here to download Booking Form
Garden shop
The two acre walled garden at Michael Hall produces bio-dynamic fruits and vegetables that the school community may purchase in the garden shop. It is open most days until around 5pm, depending upon the season.
Parents' library
The Parents' Library has a fascinating collection of books related to parenting, health & nutrition, anthroposophy, arts & crafts, festivals and more, as well as fiction and books for children. All books are free to borrow. Click here for the list of books available.
The Parents' Library can be found in the wings of the main school library and is open every Tuesday from 8.15 to 9am. Books can be returned or collected at anytime from the main library. Please drop by or email us at MHparentslibrary@gmail.com.
Who does what at Michael Hall
Parental concerns
For any questions or concerns about your child's education, the best starting point is your Class Teacher (Early Years and Lower School) or Class Guardian (Upper School). If you are not satisfied with their response, or if your concern is about the teacher, you should contact your Faculty Chair by email or through Reception. The Faculty Chairs for 2011 - 12 are:
Early Years - Sue Sim email sue.sim@michaelhall.co.uk
Bernadette Gauvin email bernadette.gauvin@michaelhall.co.uk
Lower School - Sarah Wilson email sarah.wilson@michaelhall.co.uk
Upper School - Jo Reeves email jo.reeves@michaelhall.co.uk
For more detailed information on our Complaints Procedure, click here
Courses
Adult Education
We offer a wide range of Adult Education classes here at Michael Hall. Recent courses include Creative Writing, Italian Conversation, Silver Smithing and Woodwork. Look at Adult Ed webpage under School life for full information or Contact julie.ruse@michaelhall.co.uk for more details.
A Day in the Classroom - 16th March 2013
How does it feel to be a child in the classroom here at Michael Hall? Come and experience it first hand and learn how your children learn. Open to anybody.
There are programmes that cover different school ages.
For more information click here.
For more information, contact julie.ruse@michaelhall.co.uk
Other Useful Information
Ofsted/SIS Inspection Reports
SIS Report 2012
Ofsted Welfare Inspection Report
Ofsted Report 2009
Recommended reading list
Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship
The SWSF is a membership organisation for all Steiner Waldorf schools in the UK and Ireland. It provides useful information as well as contact details for linked organisations.
