School Life
- 24/04/26
Class 4AH Animal Projects
Last term, Class 4AH completed animal projects. Inspired by a visit to the British Wildlife Centre, they could choose any animal living wild today in the UK. Each pupil researched all aspects of their chosen animal’s life, from habitat to appearance, food sources to population distributi...Read Full Story - 24/04/26
Holding the Parent: Creating Warmth in the Early Years
When my daughter was a baby, I used to go to a Parent and Child group in London and I remember it as a sanctuary. Parents would be handed a warm cup of tea at arrival and despite a multitude of families with babies and toddlers, it was a calm space. The wonderful woman in her 60s who ran the groups...Read Full Story - 24/04/26
Early Childhood Gardening Day
Last Saturday, in the gentle warmth of a beautiful Spring day, Emily Gearing-Grief and the Early Childhood teachers, were joined by Stuart McWilliams, parents, children and Trustees, for a joyful and enriching community gardening morning. A familiar blend of nurturing, playfulness and simplicit...Read Full Story - 23/04/26
Class 6 perform Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince
At the end of term, Class 6 performed a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince.Read Full Story - 23/04/26
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Funds raised at the Advent Fair
Though the Advent Fair now feels like a distant memory, we have been quietly busy, returning your generosity to the heart of our school. In past years the funds raised at the Fair have played a significant part in nourished our ongoing library project; this year we listened to the needs of our class...Read Full Story - 22/04/26
Classes 4 British Wildlife Centre Trip
In the Spring term, Classes 4 had a day trip to the British Wildlife Centre. They were lucky to have sunshine for their visit and see many animals on the day as part of their Human and Animal Main Lesson.Read Full Story - 21/04/26
Class 7RG Explorers Board Games
The Age of Exploration main lesson recapitulates European history post Roman Empire until the start of the Renaissance, is looking at the "discovery" of the new world as an apt analogy to the experience of the adolescent.Read Full Story - 27/03/26
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Basketball Season Summary
Another wonderful and vibrant year of basketball at Michael Hall.Read Full Story - 26/03/26
Eurythmy Festival 2026
Classes 3–8 shared a glimpse into the work they have been doing in their Eurythmy lessons this year.Read Full Story - 26/03/26
Class 3AD's play Peter's Old House
Class 3AD were delighted to present their play, Peter's Old House, adapted from Elsa Beskow's book. The children worked as a harmonious team to choose their own music, gestures, songs, dancing, and set design; making their vision of the story come to life. Each child conquered a personal cha...Read Full Story - 26/03/26
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Easter Gardens in Saplings
At our recent Parents’ Evening, we explored the deeper pedagogical intention behind crafting in our toddler group. At this young age (2–4 years), the focus is not on producing polished artwork. Instead, we turn our attention to the richness of the experience...Read Full Story - 20/03/26
Class 7JC Physiology Main Lesson
Class 7JC have been studying physiology in Main Lesson and have been looking at the circulatory system. Here are some drawings of the heart.Read Full Story
