22nd March 2024
Dear Michael Hall Community,
This week has brought us yet another unexpected challenge - the discovery of a large sink hole near to our Middle School building. I am incredibly grateful to all those parents who have been able to make emergency arrangements to collect their children early, as a result. I also really appreciate your words of support and understanding in these trying times. Please do extend your gratitude towards my colleagues who, as always, have leapt into crisis management action and demonstrated a deep and reassuring calmness in the face of ongoing adversity.
Despite the events of the last two days, we have still managed to press ahead with four, far more positive offerings this week: Class 8a's play, 'The Dark is Rising', the Lower and Middle School Spring work day, our Upper School Spring Festival and the Lower and Middle School Eurythmy Festival.
All three productions showcased the incredible talents, perseverance and collaborative qualities of our students, young and old, and they should all feel hugely proud of their achievements on the stage. Thanks must also go to all colleagues and parents who brought these productions to fruition, through rehearsals, line learning, costumes and refreshments.
The Spring work day gave our older classes in Middle School the opportunity to work alongside their peers in Lower School, which is always a joy to watch. Much clearing and pruning of the site took place during a highly industrious morning around the grounds, along with the construction of bug hotels, singing of songs and enjoying of camp fires. It really was a wonderful day and hopefully one that will become a regular fixture in the rhythm of our school calendar.
As the term draws to a close, I continue to reflect on the beauty that surrounds us here at Michael Hall: the daffodils are in bloom, the days are feeling longer and, dare I say, a little warmer, and tasks feel a little lighter to address. Spring is coming, giving us all the strength and determination to rise to meet new challenges, whatever they may be.
My warmest wishes to you all for a wonderful Easter,
Sarah Stokes
Principal