Notices
House Reading Competition
This week saw the launch of the 2026 Prep House Reading Competition, with the focus this year being book recommendations.
The children have been given a bookmark, the colour of which corresponds to their house, on which to collect stamps. They can claim a stamp when they have finished reading a book that has been recommended to them. There are eight categories, including 'read a book recommended by an adult who is in your family' and 'read a book recommended by a child who goes to a different school to you'. Information about all of the categories can be found on the bookmarks.
We hope the House Reading Competition will encourage the children to discover new authors, genres and book series by having conversations about books and reading. The children will also find out more about the people they know and it will foster some good-natured rivalry between houses! The aim is not necessarily to collect all eight stamps, as every single stamp counts towards the collective house totals.
The competition runs until the start of next term, with the deadline for stamp collection being Thursday 23rd April. The children can claim stamps for books they started reading no earlier than Wednesday 25th February, when they were first introduced to the competition in assembly. Stamps can be claimed from English Teachers and Mrs Citron and will be collected in during form times.
There are no individual prizes available as this is solely a house competition.
Happy reading!
Laura Andrade, Head of English
Camp Beaumont returns!
We are delighted that children's activity provider Camp Beaumont will be running sessions at St Michael's again this Easter from Tuesday 7th April to Thursday 16th April 2026.
The perfect solution to keeping the children entertained during the school holidays, Camp Beaumont's Easter camps are packed with a wide range of exciting activities to provide children with a safe, fun environment to play and make friends.
Every day is a new adventure with multi-activity days that children of all ages can get involved with. Whether your children are into sports, arts, reading or love to take part in competitions and team activities, Camp Beaumont has it all.
The camps are led by a qualified and enthusiastic team that are passionate about ensuring children have an unforgettable time during their school breaks.
They offer a great selection of activities for ages 3-11. Their Playtime day camps in Kent are for 3-4 year olds, with fun and age-specific activities that little ones will love taking part in. For 5-7 year olds, their camps are filled with exciting things to do and take part in, from sports and team activities to quiet time and learning opportunities. And for children aged 8-11, their Active camps are the perfect option.
Camp Beaumont is an ideal place for your little ones to learn a new skill, try a new hobby or simply make new friends. For parents in need of a flexible and affordable childcare solution during the school holidays, or for children who want to have fun during the school break, their camps are available throughout the year for children in the local area to enjoy.
Use code SMPS26 for 10% off your booking.
Additionally, if you would like to plan further ahead, Camp Beaumont will also be at St Michael's Prep School from Monday 13th July to Friday 14th August 2026 for their summer holiday camp.
Please click here to secure your child's place.
NEW St Michael's Destination Schools Booklet
We are pleased to share our newly collated St Michael's Destinations Schools Booklet with you; sharing details of a variety of independent and state senior schools across the UK (with entry points at age 11 and 13) that our pupils are offered places to each year.
We are delighted to offer you this guide to help you choose the right senior school for your child following their time at St Michael’s. We hope that you find this booklet both informative and valuable in your decision making as your chid moves further up the school. As ever, we are here to discuss future school matters and help in any way that we can as you navigate the next stage of your child’s educational journey.
Please click here to read the Destination Schools Booklet
Science Snippets Competition
Are you curious about Science? Love explaining how things work? We are encouraging our Years 7 and 8 pupils to enter a Science Snippets Competition and share a science topic they are passionate about.
The challenge is simple: pupils create a 60‑second video explaining a science topic of their choice - it could be anything from space and animals to chemistry, engineering or medicine. The aim is to explain their idea clearly and engagingly to an audience, showing not just what they know but how well they can communicate it.
Entries close: Sunday 29th March 2026
Finalists present live at Tonbridge School in May 2026 with a four‑minute live presentation judged by an expert panel of scientists and educators. It’s a brilliant chance to build confidence, creativity and communication skills.
Please do talk to your Science teacher if you have any questions; we can’t wait to see the entries.
The Science Department
Oliver! tickets on sale!
There are a few tickets remaining for this year’s school production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver!. Our pupils in Years 5 to 8 have been rehearsing tirelessly since September 2025 and we are incredibly excited to share their hard work, energy and talent as they bring this much-loved musical to life on stage at St Michael’s Prep School.
There will be a show each night at 7pm from Tuesday 17th to Friday 20th March 2026 in the Drama Room.
To ensure as many families as possible have the opportunity to enjoy the show, we kindly ask that ticket purchases are limited to a maximum of four per family in total across the four show nights.
Don’t miss the chance to support our wonderful performers and enjoy an evening of unforgettable music, storytelling and theatrical magic. We look forward to welcoming you to Oliver! very soon!
Click here for the ticket link.
Logic Launchpad Challenge
St Michael's Prep is an NRich problem solving school which means that we include problem-solving regularly in our lessons. As a result, since the beginning of the Lent Term, the Maths Department have been sharing fortnightly problems for the pupils to solve.
Congratulations to the winners of the most recent competition:
Year 3: Lincoln L
Year 4: Henry M
Year 5: Herbie W
Year 6: Theia H
Seniors: Oscar B
The deadline for the next challenge (detailed below) is Friday 20th March; good luck!
St Michael's Welly Walks
Many thanks to those who have joined us for our Welly Walks so far this term. It is lovely to see both current and future members of the St Michael's community at these events, enjoying our beautiful grounds.
Our Welly Walks take place every Friday during term time: please join us for a fun and friendly outdoor adventure. Guided by a member of staff, little explorers (and their carers) can splash, stomp and discover the wonders of nature on our Welly Walks.
What to expect:
- A gentle guided walk perfect for under 4s
- Fresh air, chatter and lots of exploring
- Natural pathways with some steep inclines
- Please note: The walk is not pram-friendly; babies can be carried in a papoose
- This is a dog-free event
Come along, get muddy, meet new friends, make memories and enjoy the great outdoors with us!
The meeting point is at Novell’s Coffee Cart outside St Michael's Pre-Prep at 9am, Fridays during term time.
Next walk: Friday 13th March 2026 9-10am.
You must register your interest to attend; please click here to sign-up.
Prop needed for School Play
For our production of Oliver! in March, we are on the hunt for a male-sitting mannequin to use in the show. If you have one we could possibly please borrow, please get in touch with the Drama Department.
Please see an example of what we are looking for here.
Many thanks,
Al Powell, Head of Drama