It’s Michaelmas Time…
As Autumn draws in, we are entering Michaelmas time, a festival celebrated at school around 29th September each year. Michaelmas is named after the Archangel Michael, who inspires us to develop our strength and bravery and overcome our fears and anxieties. This is also a time when the light and the dark signals a turning point in the seasons.
In school, the younger classes hear stories about the brave knight St George who, with the help of Michael tames the dragon. The older classes play Dragon Games in the forest.
The Dragon Game in the forest 
Michaelmas blackboard by Katie Roo at the school entrance 
St Michael Spectacular clay dragon in the foyer St Michael and the dragon 
St Michael and the dragon Harvest donations in the foyer 
Felt artwork in the school foyer 
St Michael and the dragon The Dragon Game in the forest – this year Blues won? 
Autumn nature corner in the classroom
For us, it is a time to bring light and strength into our lives and our community as we enter into the darker months.
This year, with the current restrictions, the children will have the opportunity to celebrate Michaelmas in smaller ‘bubble’ groups.
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