Following on from the internet safety cafe, we have had some questions regarding the use of technology for SEND students.  We feel it is important to make the distinction between our commitment to keeping our lower school classrooms 'tech free' with no introduction of interactive whiteboards, ipads, or other connected devices and the need for some dyslexic children to be allowed a non-connected keyboard and screen to be able to write at the level they need to, which we do support. It is also our duty to allow reasonable adjustments to our provision under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the Equality Act 2010. Much like we have electric lights to keep the classrooms light, keyboards are a basic tool for individual students to use on occasions as needed and are not part of how our teachers deliver lessons in lower school.  

Caroline Little
Head of Inclusion

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Read about Old Scholars, what they get up to, are involved in, have achieved and more. 

If you have anything you would like to share, please get in touch: [email protected]

Dear Michael Hall Community, 

In the 101st year of Michael Hall Waldorf School, I am pleased to announce the formation of a new group – the Old Scholars’ Parents Group. 

As I hope you are all aware, graduates and former attendees of Michael Hall are called Old Scholars. This is a unique title which creates a sense of belonging and connection, and that is far more personal than just the generic ‘alumni’. 

Whilst there is a special connection to the school for former pupils, we cannot forget that in our school, our parents contribute with passion, dedication and care (not to mention the fees!). I have not worked in a school where parents cook, bake, decorate, sell, fundraise, arrange, attend, and invest themselves as much as they do here – thank you for all that you do and have done. 

Our parent body plays such an important role in making our school community the warm and vibrant one that it is. What the Old Scholars’ Parents Group will do is keep that connection alive after pupils leave. After possibly 16/17 years of being part of Michael Hall, as children move through the school, graduation or leaving the school can feel like a loss; this is particularly strong when the last child of a family leaves. I want us to stay connected, to attend events, to see the performances, to reminisce, to continue to support, and I want all of our Old Scholars’ Parents to feel welcome. 

The official launch for the Old Scholars’ Parents Group will be on June 20th at the Midsummer Fair. Ami Nielsen (current parent) will be hosting the welcomes and collecting everyone’s details on the lawn at the front of the Mansion, not too far from the Old Scholar Reunions and the school merchandise stall. I cannot think of a more apt time to launch the group as the Midsummer Fair is such a well loved and well attended event in our annual calendar. 

I look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming events, and to seeing all Old Scholars’ Parents at the welcoming gazebo with Ami at the launch on the 20th of June, 1pm! 

Warm wishes, 

Stuart McWilliams, Principal 

Talk by Lou Harvey-Zahra

We are excited to share that the wonderful Lou Harvey-Zahra, best selling Steiner parenting author will be visiting Michael Hall on Thursday 18^th June! She will be delivering a talk to parents of children, from toddlers to teens, on the topic of A Balanced Childhood - Managing Anger and Anxiety. This promises to be an insightful, rich and engaging evening, supporting you wherever you are on your parenting journey and giving you the tools, tips and inspiration to bring understanding, balance and a positive sense of wellbeing into your home.

Ways to Contribute

If you feel you can help support the Blossom Fund, there are several ways you can give:

• One-off donations
• Standing orders
• Online contributions via our website
• Legacy gifts
• We are also exploring how charitable donations!

Donate Here

Every gift, large or small, will directly help open the doors of a Waldorf education to more children. To put some context, if we had 10 people donating £20 per month, that equates to 10% of a child's fees that we could support. 

If you would like to find out more on how to donate, please email [email protected] or contact me directly.

For more info on the Blossom Fund, please click here.

Colin Fullbrook
Head of Finance

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Cultivating Curiosity

Nature Connection and Bushcraft 3-day Summer Holiday Programmes for 7-12yr olds at Plawhatch Farm.  

Develop existing skills, learn new ones and have fun. Activities on offer will likely include:

Wild cooking, Shelter building, Fire lighting, Story telling, Wood craft,  Tracking, Woodland games, Survival skills and much fun!  

14, 15, 16 July
22, 23, 24 July
24, 25, 26 Aug
31 Aug, 1, 2 Sep

www.cultivating-curiosity.co.uk