School Life
- 09/07/26
Class 4AH Human and Animal Trip
Class 4AH rounded off their Human and Animal study with a trip to the Brighton Sealife Centre. We saw lots of interesting creatures and feeding time for the turtles. After lunch on the beach and a paddle, we took a ride on the Volks railway, the oldest working electric railway in the world! Abiga...Read Full Story - 09/07/26
CSI: Dead on Time forensic science workshop
Earlier this week, Class 9 took part in the exciting CSI: Dead on Time forensic science workshop, where they worked together to investigate and solve a crime using techniques including fingerprint analysis, microchemistry, ELISA drug screening, and forensic anthropology. The students impre...Read Full Story - 08/07/26
Class 11 Social Practical Trip
Last week I had the opportunity to join Class 11 on their trip to the Ringwood area of Dorset. The students worked and interacted with adults with learning differences, who meaningfully contribute to the two communities that hosted them for the week. It was a rewarding experience, offering opport...Read Full Story - 08/07/26
Class 8 Project Featured in BBC Documentary
Olivia, now in Class 9, completed a fascinating Class 8 project last year centred on a sled dog academy. We are thrilled to learn that the academy is being featured in a BBC documentary airing on Monday 13 July at 7.00pm on BBC One Wales, and Olivia's involvement with the academy and her project...Read Full Story - 08/07/26
Class 8 Ball
Last Friday, silver birch branches and flowers from the walled garden filled the Long Room with their fragrance. Combined with the glimmer of fairy lights, it created a magical atmosphere to hold Classes 8MR and 8EF for their Ball. This is one of the events to mark the end of an eight-year journe...Read Full Story - 03/07/26
Class 5 Olympics
“At the Olympic Games, it isn't the most beautiful or strongest who are crowned, but those who compete.” AristotleRead Full Story - 02/07/26
Class 12 Graduation
Class 12 graduated last week in the sunshine, joined by family, friends and teachers past and present. . Many of this class started at Michael Hall in Kindergarten — some even earlier, in Parent & Child. Here are a few reflections from their leavers' speeches: "On...Read Full Story - 02/07/26
Oak Tree Nature Kindergarten
This week, the children in Oak Tree Nature Kindergarten ventured on a long walk to the Iron Spring on the far side of the school grounds, where we set afloat the little bark boats we had made together. As an outdoor Kindergarten group, these seasonal journeys into the g...Read Full Story - 02/07/26
Class 9 Trip
On Friday 26th June, amid a heatwave with temperatures reaching 37°C, Class 9 boarded an air-conditioned coach and travelled to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, northwest London. This visit complemented their World Religions Main Lesson, during which they have been exploring Hinduis...Read Full Story - 02/07/26
Midsummer: Class 12 St John's Fire
Fire, Fire I bear, Fire to burn the dead wood. Fire, Fire I bear, Fire to warm the cold air. Fire, Fire I bear Fire to light the dark night. That death may give new life, That warmth may turn to love, That light may lead to freedom...Read Full Story - 30/06/26
Crazy For You - Youth Edition
Congratulations to Class 9 and Class 11 students for their outstanding production of Crazy For You – Youth Edition! The sell out performances were a true celebration of creativity—filled with lively choreography, inspiring acting, and impressive songs that captivated the audience...Read Full Story - 30/06/26
Midsummer: Upper School Art Displays
At Michael Hall, art is woven into the curriculum from the very start. Children begin exploring art in Class 1 and continue to engage with it throughout their school journey. This sustained, immersive approach nurtures creativity and skill over many years, and the results speak for themselves by the...Read Full Story
