Preschool Program

Music is an integral component, beginning in the two-year-old program and built carefully upon throughout the Fern Hill experience. Students in the three year old program receive an introduction to French.

Kindergarten Program

Building on the music program offered in the preschool, an introduction to Core French, select Enriched French afternoons and Physical Education are added to the curriculum in JK and SK.

Grades School Program

Frequent enrichment activities including field trips, integration of technology and hands on learning experiences enhance the Grade School Program.  Excellence in communication is a theme developed from preschool through to the higher grade levels with frequent and authentic writing, reading and public speaking opportunities built into every classroom program.

French

• Enriched Core French Program - starting in Grade One. Students receive daily instructions in French.
• Extended French Program (starting in Grade One).This program offers the opportunity to receive French instruction in other subjects (other than French), such as Social Studies and Drama. Students are expected to speak a good level of French during class. Students will complete homework and assignments in French, which will be graded and added to the report card. Students who are interested need a recommendation from the French teacher to enroll.

Technology

• Computer lab which consists of 10 desktops and 4 laptops. The lab is being used to teach students computer concepts, multi media, and keyboarding skills
• Computers in every classroom (JK and higher).
• Technology integrated into the learning experience.
• Introduction to computers, laptops, and the Internet beginning in Grade One.
• Topics include typing, responsible use of the Internet, on-line research, plagiarism, how computers work, word processing, and other computer programs.

Physical Education Program

Regular gym program enhanced by additional opportunities such as:

• Soccer
• Yoga
• Tennis
• Dance
• Skating

Participation in regional competitions:

• Soccer
• Track/Running

Art and Music

Instruction on the elements of art (colour, texture, form, space, line, shape and value)

• Painting
• Drawing
• Sculpting
• Mosaics
• Multicultural Art Studies
• Artists through the Ages
• Field trips to National Gallery of Canada
• Fields trips to the National Arts Centre for music concerts
• Music concerts presented at various times throughout the year