Fern Hill inspires learning through dedicated teachers, caring relationships, community service and a curriculum that challenges the intellectual, social, physical and emotional development of the student.

Founded in 1982 by Joanne McLean and Wendy Derrick, Fern Hill began in a church basement in Mississauga with 15 students in Grades 1 through 6. Before long, they expanded into a former furniture showroom and warehouse, which they converted into learning space which included a gym and art room. By the end of 1986, two kindergarten classes as well as Grades 7 and 8 were added.

In 1988, Wendy and Joanne took the giant step of purchasing a 10-acre site in North Oakville and contracting an Oakville architect, Gren Weis, to design the building they had always dreamed would house Fern Hill School.

Since its inception, the school has graduated nearly 1,000 students. The 2007-2008 school year marks the 25th Anniversary of Fern Hill.

In 1999, the school expanded again with the opening of a second campus in Burlington. The 22-acre campus is home to a 33,000 square foot school for students in Preschool to Grade 8.

Fern Hill School in Oakville is a well-established member of the community, participating in high-profile events and contributing time, resources and money to local causes. Fern Hill’s Directors have volunteered in positions of prominence in the community and have achieved notable profile.