<![CDATA[St. Michael's C.E. Middle School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 9 Mar 2026 11:27:31 GMT Mon, 9 Mar 2026 11:27:31 GMT <![CDATA[ Choir performs with Armonico Consort ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=193 A selection of pupils from our choir joined pupils from Allenbourn Middle School and the Wimborne Minster Choir to participate in a concert performed by the prestigious Armonico Consort Choir. The event was held in the beautiful surroundings of Wimborne Minster and was part of the events organised to celebrate Wimborne as the town of culture 2026.

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 11:27:31 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=193 <![CDATA[ Books and Stories Graduation Day ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=192 A group of our pupils who have been taking part in the Books and Stories programme recently attended their graduation event at Bournemouth University.

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 14:29:43 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=192 <![CDATA[ Cyber Sisters win Award! ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=191 Our very own Cyber Sisters recently returned from a thrilling day of engineering and high-stakes strategy at the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) South West Qualifier, held at Bournemouth University on the 27th. This year’s theme, DECODE, challenged teams to step into the shoes of digital archaeologists, tasking them with building and coding a robot capable of "uncovering the future" by retrieving and classifying artifacts across a complex field.

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 14:22:20 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=191 <![CDATA[ Christmas Service at Wimborne Minster ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=190 We were thrilled by the extraordinary musical talent on display at our annual Carol Service, held last Thursday evening in the magnificent setting of Wimborne Minster. The theme for this year's service, "Christmas through the lens of light," inspired a truly memorable experience.

]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 20:04:29 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=190 <![CDATA[ Save the Children Parade ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=189 For the second year, St. Michael's Middle School was delighted to participate in the annual Wimborne Save the Children parade. Pupils and staff came together to take our Caribbean Steel Band on tour through the streets on the back of a large lorry.

]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:42:52 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=189 <![CDATA[ Successful Shoebox Appeal ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=188 A huge thank you to all in our school community who donated a shoebox gift for our Christmas appeal on behalf of the ‘House of Opportunity’ charity.

The boxes are taken to various places in Eastern Europe and distributed to vulnerable children and adults. We were able to collect a total of 76 boxes—beating the total from last year— and these are now on planes on their way to where they will be distributed. Your kindness will genuinely brighten their Christmas and provide a much-needed moment of joy. 

I would like to thank our courageous advocates group for their work in helping coordinate the collection.

 

]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:18:19 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=188 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Events ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=187 Pupils at St. Michael's Middle School joined people across the country in helping remember those who gave their lives for our freedom in the World Wars and other more recent conflicts.

]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:00:52 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=187 <![CDATA[ Cyber Sisters Team visit JPMorgan ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=186  The Bournemouth campus of global company JPMorgan welcomed a dynamic group of students from St Michael’s Middle School, Wimborne, as part of an inspiring Technology Women in Leadership event. The visiting students, known as the ‘Cyber Sisters’, are an all-girls STEM team dedicated to empowering young women through hands-on technology experiences and digital skills.

]]> Thu, 1 Jan 2026 10:36:52 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=186 <![CDATA[ National Attendance Award ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=185 We are delighted to have been awarded a National School Attendance Award for the last academic year, ranking the school in the top 25% of all secondary schools in England.

]]> Sun, 9 Nov 2025 16:54:14 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=185 <![CDATA[ Year 8 French Trip - Day 5 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=184 It was an early start today to get all the bags onto the coach and start the journey home from a great week away. 

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:24:28 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=184 <![CDATA[ Year 8 French Trip - Day 4 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=183 It has been another hot and busy day for the group of Year 8 pupils on the French trip. The group reported that the temperature was as high as 33 degrees! Here is the update for day 4 from the group. 

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:42:43 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=183 <![CDATA[ Year 8 French Trip - Day 3 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=182 The pupils and staff have continued to have another great day on their trip and here is the update for today from the group.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:47:30 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=182 <![CDATA[ Year 8 French Trip Day 2 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=181 The Year 8 pupils have had another lovely day in France, enjoying the great weather and going on some visits today. Here is the latest update from Mr Clark.

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:06:19 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=181 <![CDATA[ Best 10% of schools in England for attendance! ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=180 We are delighted to have received an award from the FFT organisation that monitors school attendance in England that shows we are in the top 10% of all secondary schools in England for attendance.

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:38:34 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=180 <![CDATA[ Year 8 French Trip - Day 1 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=179 Following a very smooth crossing this morning and their activities on route from the ferry crossing to the Château earlier today, the group arrived safely at the accommodation. The group is now settling in and enjoying some social time this evening, playing some team games on the front lawn. The weather is lovely, and they will soon be heading inside for some food and a good night's sleep after the long journey in preparation for tomorrow.

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:12:42 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=179 <![CDATA[ St. Michael's U13 Girls Football Team Win the EFSA National Small School Cup! ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=178 We are proud to announce that our Year 7/8 Girls Football team have won the English Schools' FA National Small School Cup competition with a 3-1 win over Repton Preparatory School in the final.

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 23:34:39 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=178 <![CDATA[ Watch our Year 7/8 Girls Football Team in their National Final on Tuesday 20th May ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=177 Our excellent Year 7/8 Girls Football Team will be playing in the National Final of the Small Schools Cup Competition.  The match will be taking place at The Hawthorn's Stadium, home of West Bromwich Albion, on Tuesday 20th May with a kick-off time of 11.30am.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 18:10:34 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=177 <![CDATA[ Platinum School Games Award - 6th Year in a Row! ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=176 We are delighted to announce that we, St Michael's Middle School, have achieved the School Games Platinum Mark Award for the 2024/25 academic year (6th year in a row). 

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 17:55:18 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=176 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Holne Park Residential Trip - Day 4 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=175 As the Year 7 students have their last full day away, here is the update from Mrs Holman for tonight.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 18:19:57 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=175 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Holne Park Residential - Day 3 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=174 We have heard from the team at Holne Park that all is well, and the whole group are enjoying the outstanding weather. Here is Mrs Holme's update for the day.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 20:04:29 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=174 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Holne Park Residential - Day 2 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=173 The Year 7 team have certainly been lucky with the weather - what a week to go away. Please see tonight's update from Mrs Holman.

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 17:20:11 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=173 <![CDATA[ Holne Park Residential - Day 1 Update ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=172 Confirmation that all have arrived safely at Holne Park. Please see the update below from Mrs Holman.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 20:41:47 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=172 <![CDATA[ Middle Schools Joint Music Concert ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=171 We are excited to announce that this year, the local middle schools of Emmanuel Middle, Allenbourn Middle and St. Michael's Middle will come together for a combined summer music concert.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:17:10 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=171 <![CDATA[ National Final for Year 7/8 Girls! ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=170 We are delighted that our Year 7 and 8 girls' football team have qualified for the national finals of the FA Small Schools Football Cup. This is the first time a girls' football team from the school has progressed to the finals. As a school, we are very proud of their achievement.

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:04:33 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=170 <![CDATA[ National School Attendance Award ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=169 St. Michael's CE Middle School is delighted to have been awarded a FFT National Attendance Award for the last academic year. The award places the school in the top 10% of all the secondary/middle schools in England. 

]]> Sun, 5 Jan 2025 19:05:57 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=169 <![CDATA[ Christingle Service 2024 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=168 Pupils at St. Michael's School had the opportunity to create a Christingle and attend a special reflection service in the school hall.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:42:28 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=168 <![CDATA[ Christmas Shoebox Appeal ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=167 We want to say a big thank you to the St. Michael's Middle School community for their amazing response to our annual Christmas shoebox appeal. We were able to send over 60 boxes to help children in Eastern Europe.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:02:37 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=167 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Day 2024 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=166 Pupils from St. Michael's Middle School were involved in activities to mark Remembrance Day 2024.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:26:40 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=166 <![CDATA[ French Trip Day 4 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=165 The main event for today was a trip to the ever impressive World Heritage Site of Mont-Siant-Michel.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:13:09 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=165 <![CDATA[ French Trip Day 3 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=164 Another very busy and hot day today with lots of different experiences packed in!

]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:04:21 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=164 <![CDATA[ French Trip Day 2 ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=163 It has been another great day on the French trip with pupils visiting a local Primary School and taking a visit to the town of Arromanches (a vital part of the D-Day landings in Normandy).

]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:08:37 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=163 <![CDATA[ French Trip Day One ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=162 Pupils have arrived safely at the Chateau Baffy, unpacked and have settled down to their evening meal.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:30:05 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=162 <![CDATA[ Holne Park ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=161 Holne Park 2024

]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 08:28:55 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=161 <![CDATA[ Peter Pan tickets are now on sale ! ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=160 Rehersals are well under way and the excitement is building

]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:06:29 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=160 <![CDATA[ KEY STAGE 3 STUDENTS AT ST MICHAEL'S MIDDLE SCHOOL HAVE THEIR VOTE! ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=157 KEY STAGE 3 STUDENTS AT ST MICHAEL'S MIDDLE SCHOOL HAVE THEIR VOTE!

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:50:53 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=157 <![CDATA[ GLOW Badbury Celebration Video ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=154 Pupils from St. Michael's Middle School joined with other local schools and community arts groups to create a public art experience at Badbury Rings last September. The celebration video from the event has just been released by the event organisors.

You can watch the video on YouTube by clicking on this link..

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:05:03 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=154 <![CDATA[ Your Health Matters Day ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=150 On Wednesday 24th January, the whole school was involved in a Your Health Matters Day.

]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2024 09:54:41 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=150 <![CDATA[ Christingle Service ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=153 Our Christingle services were truly spiritual moments during a busy week when we were able to connect with the ‘thing’ that is bigger than us, for some that is God.  A real sense of peace was felt whilst Christingles were lit and we took the time to reflect  on what peace means for us and how we might be able to help others find peace.

]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2024 12:45:44 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=153 <![CDATA[ St. Michael’s Middle School Carol Service ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=152 Wow!  What an incredible performance!

]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2024 12:35:45 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=152 <![CDATA[ WHAT EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW EVENT ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=149 Thank you to those parents who attended our recent 'What every parent should know'  parental event on understanding anxiety and supporting your child, child exploitation and county lines and social media.
We had some fantastic feedback

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:35:04 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=149 <![CDATA[ Woman in Black ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=145 A group of brave year 8 enjoyed a trip to Woman in Black

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:46:07 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=145 <![CDATA[ A group of year 7 Arts award pupils visited AUB ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=144 A group of year 7 Arts award pupils visited AUB Arts University Bournemouth and were given the opportunity to tour the facilities

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:05:26 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=144 <![CDATA[ Christmas Shoebox Appeal ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=143 Christmas shoebox appeal.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:25:12 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=143 <![CDATA[ Winners of the Planet Wimborne Poster Competition ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=142 We were delighted to find out that two of our St. Michael's pupils, Annie  and Constance, won prizes in the recent competition to make a poster showing the importance of trees to our planet.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:37:50 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=142 <![CDATA[ Glow Badbury ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=141 Over sixty of our year 7&8 pupils were involved in the Glow Badbury event.

]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 12:42:46 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=141 <![CDATA[ Peter Pan arrives at St Michael's ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=140 The much anticipated announcement of our next production. ]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 11:44:50 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=140 <![CDATA[ Spirited Art Competition ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=139 During the summer term, we ran our Spirited Arts Competition, which is also an international competition run by NATRE.

]]> Wed, 4 Oct 2023 13:46:55 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=139 <![CDATA[ Visit to Streets Meadow ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=137 Visit to Streets Meadow

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:27:50 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=137 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Activities Week ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=135 Year 6 had three fun filled days on their activities week.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:40:52 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=135 <![CDATA[ Year 8 visit Bournemouth University ]]> https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=134 Year 8 trip to Bournemouth University

]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2023 12:42:11 GMT https://www.stmichaelsmiddle.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=134