Fern Hill Vision
At Fern Hill School, our vision is to graduate students who are confident, capable, and committed to academic excellence. With the expertise of our teachers and the support of our parent community, we guide students to discover their unique strengths and develop a strong sense of self-worth.
We:
- Support students as they grow from dependent to independent learners
- Foster creativity, self-direction, and curiosity at every stage
- Uphold high academic standards and a passion for learning
- Create a joyful, inclusive environment where inquiry is encouraged
- Recognize and nurture each child’s individual talents
- Inspire community involvement both within the school and beyond
- Model the core values of integrity, trust, and respect
At Fern Hill, we believe education is as much about character as it is about academics. Our vision lives in every classroom, every day.
Come and see it in action.
The Fern Hill Approach
At Fern Hill, we educate the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. Specializing in primary through intermediate education, we equip students with the skills and confidence to take on new challenges and discover the joy of learning. We show children that “it’s cool to be smart,” and that learning is both exciting and rewarding.
Our approach blends proven traditional methods with enriched, subject-specific teaching. Small class sizes allow for individualized attention, with teacher-to-student ratios ranging from 1:8 in Preschool to 1:19 in the upper grades. Subject-specific educators bring passion and expertise to their classrooms because students thrive when taught by teachers who love what they teach.
Academics are a cornerstone of our program, but so are the Arts and Athletics. From Preschool onward, students engage in Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Physical Education, building creativity and confidence alongside core subjects.
We foster a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to take age-appropriate risks, embrace new opportunities and grow as learners and individuals.
With a wide range of subjects, clubs, trips, and extracurricular experiences, students at Fern Hill explore, discover and grow each day.
And yes—we have a lot of fun along the way.
At Fern Hill, We Value the Important Things
Inspired by the Dylan Thomas poem Fern Hill, our school reflects the beauty and importance of childhood. Like the poem, our philosophy honours the journey from early wonder to growing wisdom and we are proud to guide children through those formative years, from Preschool to Grade 8.
These early years are foundational. What children learn and how they are supported, shapes who they become. With close partnerships between home and school, we ensure that every child follows the path that is right for them.
And we make sure they enjoy the journey.
At Fern Hill, we believe:
- Every child has unique potential that must be nurtured and respected
- Education is most effective when schools and families work together
- Teachers are powerful role models; strong student-teacher relationships matter
- A rich, supportive environment fosters critical thinking and creative problem-solving
- A lifelong love of learning is key to personal fulfillment and success
- We grow by recognizing and celebrating both our similarities and our differences
These values guide everything we do.
