6th December 2024

Dear Michael Hall Community,

Over a decade ago, a mentor of mine shared with me the deep internal journey of Advent and the light festivals that surround this season. She spoke of the light within all of us—something we learn to hold, cherish, and share throughout the Autumn. As the weeks of Advent unfold, this light and love grow inside us, ready to be brought into the world and shared widely.

In Early Childhood, the children have been busy spreading joy through cards, songs, and baked goods for those who play vital roles around the school. In return, we’ve been blessed by the gift of song and light from our Upper School students, as well as music shared by parents and a Class 9 student who played her violin for each group this week. In these moments of giving, it is often hard to tell who benefits more—the giver or the receiver. These acts of reciprocity nurture the soul and remind us of how deeply interconnected we are in supporting each other's wellbeing and sense of purpose.

As we close the first week of Advent as a school community, we hope you will find opportunities to share the light you are nurturing—both within your home and with the wider community. Many of us are looking forward to the fully booked Advent Festival of Music this evening, where we will sing together, listen to beautiful harmonies, and enjoy the warmth of traditional carols. These moments of giving and receiving are a powerful reminder of the light that unites us all.

Wishing you a beautiful weekend,

Rachel Ford Blanchard
Head of Early Childhood 

Adult Movement and Games 

Every Wednesday 8.15-9.10am- Enjoy a mid-week movement boost in good company.  We will combine rhythmic warm ups (skipping, juggling) with a variety of games and sports.  You will get an insight into aspects of the Waldorf Movement Curriculum and explore the original Bothmer Exercises, which reflect certain core principles which underpin our work.  These are drop-in sessions and all are welcome along with any questions that you may have.  Please bring a pair of clean indoor trainers and meet at reception by 8.15am.  We hope to build a strong group.

Warm Wishes, Arthur
On behalf of The Gym Team

We are really looking forward to the new year, especially to celebrating the day Michael Hall School's door opened 100 years ago, on the 20^th January.

The school will be having an in-house celebration on the day, with all our current pupils, staff and special guests. In the new year we will be rolling out a series of events specifically for the Centenary, including a fundraising Gala in the summer term.

If you would like to be part of any of our Centenary Celebrations, please email [email protected]