We look forward to opening our doors and gates and welcoming the community into our Early Childhood spaces on Saturday 20^th between 12:00pm - 1:30pm. Come and explore with your littles ones and enjoy all that we have to offer, both indoors and outdoors. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of our practitioners, discover our setting and create a simple summer craft together! 

Emily Gearing-Grief        
Early Childhood Manager

Click here to view the Midsummer Festival programme

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 

Eugenie Grima, Class of 2020, passed away in February at the age of 23 after living with Ewing sarcoma for two years. Ewing sarcoma is a rare form of bone cancer that primarily affects children and young adults.

In Eugenie's loving memory, her family has set up a JustGiving page to raise funds for the Bone Cancer Research Trust. They hope to further support vital research, improve outcomes for bone cancer patients and raise awareness of the disease.

To learn more or make a donation, please search for "Eugenie Grima" on JustGiving.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/eugenie-grima-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

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

Accommodation Wanted - Reliable mum with 3 year old looking for a rental in/around Forest Row (15 mile radius). 

We are new to the area and are looking for our new home! A 1–2-bedroom home (annex/flat/small house) with parking and ideally some outdoor space. We are very respectful and I take great care of where I live.

If you know of anything coming up, or have a property that might suit, I’d be so grateful if you could get in touch. Thank you so much! 🌿

Stéphanie 07753327606

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

Room to rent

Room to rent in a family home in Forest Row, available from September 2026. Double room suitable for one person with a shared bathroom, and use of kitchen, living room, utility facilities and internet access.We are a friendly family of four and are looking for someone within the community who is compatible with family life. Non-smoker and no pets. Peaceful neighbourhood on the edge of the forest; 20-minute walk to Michael Hall school and central Forest Row. Please contact [email protected] for more information.