School Life
- 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 - 25/06/26
Midsummer: Drama Exhibition
This year at the Midsummer Festival there was a special Drama exhibition celebrating the productions of Daniele Gaillemin, featuring an abundance of photographs, programmes and costumes on display in the Great Hall, Mansion. Angela Davis, Sarah Horsfall, Dawn Brend and Annabel...Read Full Story - 25/06/26
Midsummer Festival
Last weekend, Michael Hall came alive for the Midsummer Festival 2026 — one of the most beloved dates in our school calendar. Each year this festival celebrates the continuity of our school community alongside the wonderful work of our pupils, and this year was no exception.Read Full Story - 25/06/26
Class 8 Art
Class 8EF have been working in the style of Abstract Expressionist Mark Rothko as part of their Modern History Main Lesson.Read Full Story - 25/06/26
Class 4AH Cuckmere Haven Camp
Last month, Class 4AH went on their Local Geography class camp. We started at the top of Firle Beacon and enjoyed the stunning views to the Weald in the north and the sea in the south. We descended to walk through Alfriston village and along the meanders of the Cuckmere River, arriving at Foxhole Ca...Read Full Story - 25/06/26
Pageant at Midsummer
Classes 1 to 5 gathered on the Valley Field to open this year's Midsummer Pageant with a recital of Cecil Harwood's poem 'A Song of King Arthur's Castle' — its image of knights like stars and a sun-gold sea.Read Full Story - 25/06/26
Class 4VK South Downs Camp
Class 4VK had a wonderful South Downs Way walk and four day camp at the beginning of June. The Class camped near lovely Alfriston. Then walked to the Long Man of Wilmington, visiting the church at Wilmington which has one of the oldest Yew trees in the country, which is 1600 years old! The cla...Read Full Story - 25/06/26
Early Childhood Midsummer Festival
Last week, as the warm summer sun emerged from behind the clouds and blue skies stretched overhead, our Kindergarten children and their families gathered to share in the joy of a wonderful Midsummer celebration. Excitement filled the air as the children, tickets in hand, set off to explore a variety...Read Full Story - 24/06/26
Class 5 Olympic Preparations
Last week, in preparation for the Olympics, Class 5EN spent time making signs for the visiting schools. Alongside this, they threaded ribbons through the pottery medals they had made earlier in the studio, finishing them off ready to be worn. This week they are at the Olympic camp. On Saturd...Read Full Story - 19/06/26
Busy Bees in Maple Tree Saplings 🐝
Bzzz Bzzzz Bzzzzzzz And what do you suppose A bee sat on my nose! And what do you think I gave it a wink and said: I beg you pardon, I am not your garden!! Bzzzzzzz Bzzzz BzzzRead Full Story - 16/06/26
Class 7JC Blacklands Farm Trip
Class 7JC went to Blacklands Farm for their class 7 trip. There was a variety of activities and challenges throughout the week and they worked superbly as a team.Read Full Story - 15/06/26
Crazy For You - Musical Rehearsals
The excitement is building! Our talented Class 9 and Class 11 cast members are hard at work preparing for Crazy for You – Youth Edition, and rehearsals are in full swing. From energetic dance numbers to show-stopping songs, the dedication, enthusiasm, and talent on display have been incredible...Read Full Story
