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School History |
September 2006 marks the 25th Anniversary of Fern
Hill School. Throughout these years it has become a vibrant
community of young students and teachers engaged in the quest of
learning and discovery.
Fern Hill School is a vibrant community, engaged in the quest
of learning for more than 20 years. Founded in 1981 by Maureen Brookson,
with a registration of eight children, and guided by a desire to provide
young children with an exceptional education, the school grew and flourished
into a thriving preschool for children up to six years old. In 1988 Fern
Hill was incorporated as a non-profit school with charitable status. In 1993,
with the backing of a group of dedicated parents, Fern Hill began the development
of the elementary school.
Children now enter the school as early as age 2 and are
provided with the opportunities, challenges and compassion which allow
each to flourish, leaving Fern Hill as confident, dynamic graduates of
the Grade 6 Program. With beginnings in the Nursery School level, Fern
Hill School has long been recognized for its excellence in the Preschool School
and Kindergarten levels. Inclusion of technology, Extended French and
dynamic Physical Education opportunities, combined with authentic Math and
Language experiences and inquiry based Science and Social Studies programs
has resulted in an equally impressive Elementary School. The elementary classrooms
reflect the same warm, caring environment that characterizes Fern Hill School
as a whole.
Fern Hill School is a rich community of families local to the New
Edinburgh area, the greater Ottawa area and international locations. Easy
access from the Rockcliffe and Vanier Parkways, make for an easy commute
from the Center, East and South of the city. With a commitment to affordability,
Fern Hill is within the economic means of a wide range of families. The
small size of this private school invites a warm, friendly environment for
parents as well as students. Working parents are supported by the extended
care hours, before and after school. A proven balance of warm, loving environment
and academic challenges is Fern Hill’s recipe for success.
In 2000, with the desire to secure a permanent address for itself and
after many years of fund raising spear-headed by a group of dedicated
parents, Fern Hill School was able to purchase the building they now
reside in at 50 Vaughn Street. This has enabled the school to
dedicate itself to providing a warm, caring and nurturing environment for its students.
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