Frequently Asked Questions Title

What are the school hours?

  • Nursery School Hours - 9:00 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
  • Morning JK hours - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Full day JK hours - 9:00 am - 3:10 pm
  • Full day SK hours - 9:00 am - 3:10pm
  • Grade School Hours - 8:30 am to 3:10 pm

Yard supervision begins at 8:00 am each morning.

Is there Childcare?

  • Before school care begins at 8:00 am (additional fees apply).
  • After school care runs until 5:30 pm (additional fees apply).

Are there extra curricular activities?

  • Extra curricular activities such as dance, French clubs, sports, and science clubs are available each term, after school (additional fees apply).

When do you begin French instruction?

  • Core French - starting in JK
  • Extended French - starting in Grade One (optional program)

What do students do for field trips?
Field trips are organized throughout the course of the year for children at the Kindergarten and Grade School levels. These field trips reinforce the curriculum during or immediately following a unit. Examples: national museums, theatre and music performances, local businesses, community outings.

What activities does Fern Hill do throughout the year?
Themed events (preschool), Monthly Assemblies, Spirit Week, Holiday Concerts, Talent Show, Visits by Special Guests, Spring Concert, School Picnic & Fun Fair, Choir Performances, Casual Dress Days, Pizza Days, Community Activities, etc...

What is the lunch routine?

  • Students who stay for lunch must bring a nutritious lunch to school.
  • Fern Hill School is a nut-free environment. We ask that parents and students be aware of the ingredients of the food/snacks that are brought to school.
  • Pizza Days (once a month).

Where is Fern Hill located?

  • Fern Hill School is located at 50 Vaughan Street in New Edinburgh, Ottawa.
  • Easy access from the Rockliffe and Vanier Parkways and many bike paths.
  • Close to Parliament Hill, Canadian Foreign Affairs offices and many diplomatic missions.

Is transportation provided?

  • Parents are responsible for their child's transportation to and from school.