Michael Hall Waldorf School

Animal Farm by George Orwell Performed by Class 12 Due to its mature themes, this production is recommended for students in Class 6 and above. Please be advised that it includes depictions of violence and death, as well as gunshots and loud noises, which may be distressing for some audience members.

Join us for a welcoming and informative Open Day at Michael Hall Waldorf School, designed to give prospective families a genuine insight into our learning environment, teaching approach, and day-to-day school life. Your visit will include a guided tour of our campus and classrooms, the opportunity to observe lessons in progress, and time to meet members of our teaching and admissions teams. You will also hear an introduction to Waldorf Education and how it is lived and delivered at Michael Hall. During the morning, we encourage families to join two tours, as each one offers a different experience: Tours are led by different members of staff. Current students will also be joining the event to answer questions and share their experiences of life at Michael Hall. You will visit different classrooms and see different lessons in progress The early tour focuses on Main Lessons, and the other on subject lessons When registering, you can choose to: attend two tours of the same age group (Lower School or Middle School), or attend one Lower School tour and one Middle School tour to see both stages. This allows you to tailor your visit to what is most relevant to your family. Programme 8:30 – Arrival and Registration, refreshments and opportunity to view an exhibition of student work and crafts 8:45 – Welcome talk 9:00 – Tour 1: choose Lower School or Middle School 10:00 – Talk by Jacqueline Courtenay (A supervised activity will be available for children during this talk.) 10:45 – Tour 2: choose Lower School or Middle School 11:30 – Q&A session 12:00 – Open Day closes We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a glimpse of life and learning at Michael Hall.

Join us for a gentle and welcoming Stay and Play session in our beautiful Hazel Tree Kindergarten setting. This is a lovely opportunity for you and your child to explore the space, meet our teachers, and connect with other families. There will be time to chat, ask questions, and experience the magical atmosphere that makes Hozel Tree such a special place for young children. We look forward to welcoming you.

Join us for our Upper School Open Day at Michael Hall Waldorf School (ages 14–18), designed to give prospective families a thoughtful and practical insight into learning in the Upper School years. Your visit will include an introduction to our Upper School curriculum and approach, a tour of classrooms and learning spaces, and the opportunity to observe the atmosphere of the school day. You will also have time to meet members of our teaching and admissions teams and ask any questions you may have. Alongside our rich and creative Waldorf curriculum, students work towards a range of recognised qualifications, including GCSEs, A Levels, BTECs, the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), and Integrated Education qualifications. This balanced approach supports young people to develop academically, creatively, and socially, while preparing them with confidence for further education and life beyond school. Current Upper School students will also be available throughout the event to answer questions and share their experiences of life at Michael Hall. Programme 11:30am - Arrival and Registration, refreshments and opportunity to view an exhibition of student work and crafts 12:00pm – Talk about the Upper School 12:30pm – Tour of the Upper School 1:15pm – Q&A session 1:30pm – End of Open Day We look forward to welcoming you and sharing more about life and learning in our Upper School at Michael Hall.

Come and experience our fully outdoor Nature Kindergarten during a relaxed and friendly Stay and Play session. This is a wonderful chance for you and your child to explore our woodland setting, spend time with our teachers, and meet other families. There will be space to talk, ask questions, and enjoy the natural rhythms and sense of wonder that shape our outdoor early years experience. We look forward to welcoming you

Join us for a gentle and welcoming Stay and Play session in our beautiful Saplings setting. This is a lovely opportunity for you and your child to explore the space, meet our teachers, and connect with other families. There will be time to chat, ask questions, and experience the magical atmosphere that makes Saplings such a special place for young children. We look forward to welcoming you.

Join us for our Early Childhood Open Day at Michael Hall Waldorf School and discover our calm, caring approach to early childhood education. During the morning, you will hear about our Early Childhood provision, including our Parent & Child groups (ages 0–4), Saplings (ages 2–4), and both our Kindergarten and Forest Kindergarten (ages 4–6). You will have the opportunity to tour our Early Childhood spaces, explore our beautiful grounds, and meet members of our teaching and admissions teams. There will also be the opportunity to see the rest of the school for those interested in seeing the journey that Michael Hall offers. Our Open Day programme is designed with parents’ experience in mind and may be less engaging for little ones. If you are bringing your child, one of our teachers will run a gentle craft or activity in the room next door during the talk, so you can enjoy the session while your child is happily occupied nearby. Programme for the day 10:00am – Arrival, registration, and refreshments 10:15am – Talk by our Principal, and our Early Childhood Manager 10:50am – Tour 1 Early Childhood 11:10am – Tour 2 Lower and Middle School 11:30am – Question and Answer session 12:00pm – End of Open Day In the weeks following the event, families who attend will also be invited to join one of our Stay and Play sessions or a free taster visit, offering another opportunity to experience our Early Childhood setting more fully. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a little of the warmth, rhythm, and care that shape early childhood at Michael Hall.