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.
Newsletters
Click on any of the newsletters below for our most recent edition:
Friday Flier 3rd February - PDF
Up4Grabs Friday 3rd February - PDF
Accommodation notices - Friday 3rd February - PDF
Day to day
Term Dates & School Hours 2011 - 2012
Gym kit for Lower & Upper School
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
ECO Group Afternoon Club
Building Insect Houses.
Monday afternoons from 3.15 to 4.15pm for pupils from the Lower and Middle Schools - see more about the EcoGroup under School Life > EcoGroup.
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.
Gym and Games Clubs
Consent form for gym and games clubs
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.
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.
Good To Know
Who does what at Michael Hall?
Policies, procedures and guidelines
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 - Mark Fielding email mark.fielding@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 - 3rd March 2012
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, contact julie.ruse@michaelhall.co.uk
Current programme available soon.
Other Useful Information
Exam Results for 2011 A Level and GCSE
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.
