Some information about us
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The School's Location:
St Michael's occupies a pleasant open site in the north east of
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Pastoral
"a knowledge of self which leads to sensitivity and understanding towards others"
To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good
(1Cor. 12:7)
Central in our approach to young people is a conviction that St Michael's is a caring school that encourages students to develop an increasing maturity in the exercise of responsibility for self and others. All teachers are responsible for a form group where children are encouraged to work together and support each other, appreciating the differences and similarities that exist and understanding the uniqueness of the individual.
Our pastoral system is alert to signals of distress among students and both form teachers and Senior Tutors will work together with other staff to resolve any possible areas of conflict that arise. Our belief in good discipline stems from developing an attitude of responsibility and maturity that allows students to respect themselves first and, in knowledge of self, to reach out to others sensitively and with understanding.
As students develop in this supportive atmosphere, they are encouraged to take increasing responsibility for others in the school. Our Prefect system allows older students to act as positive role models for younger students as they work alongside them in the School Council or the many other areas of school life that they become involved with.
We have a strong Learning Support Department that bestrides academic and pastoral activity and successfully works to develop a whole-person understanding of students' many emotional, behavioural and intellectual needs. Strategies for behaviour management are further developed through the Learning Mentors who address these issues in a non-judgemental manner designed to help students take responsibility for their actions.
Comments from parents:
"students are encouraged to get along with each other; they are accepting of people from different cultures and countries"
"if there is a problem it is sorted out promptly"
"I like the tutor group system that allows for students of all backgrounds to mix"
"the school has the students' best interests at heart"
"the learning mentor service provided an excellent resource"
I am sure you will enjoy your visit to our website. St Michael's is a school that values standards and achievement.
We are extremely proud of all that goes on here. As our website demonstrates, the students are supported in their learning by dedicated staff, governors and parents.
Take a look around: I encourage you to browse around our website, you will find details of school events, visitors and activities that serve to enliven the curriculum, alongside information about our after school clubs and extra curricular activities that your children can participate in, including our EUROPRIDES project with colleagues from Finland, Germany and Poland which we support through the E-twinning initiative.
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Dates for your diary: Don't forget to visit our Calendar section, for a comprehensive lisiting of all of the important forthcoming term dates - make sure you have your diaries handy. I look forward to seeing you in school!
Best Wishes
Mr K Grabowski
(Head Teacher)
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