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June 2026

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28.01.26
A Tradition of Giving Back: Supporting Highjinx at Fern Hill School

Our Grade 5 students worked alongside their teacher and parent volunteers to prepare over 60 brown bag lunches for Highjinx, a social service hub in downtown Ottawa. Each lunch included a sandwich, cookie, f...more

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06.03.26
Fern Hill Students Spread Kindness—One Sandwich at a Time

A simple classroom conversation about food insecurity has grown into a school-wide act of kindness at Fern Hill School. The initiative began in Cindy Bennell’s Grade 2 class when students discussed ways t...more

06.03.26
Senior Kindergarten Mystery Reader Program Brings Stories and Cultures to Life

The weekly Senior Kindergarten Mystery Reader Program at Fern Hill School, an independent school in New Edinburgh, is delighting students and families alike. Every Tuesday, the classroom is buzzing with ex...more

23.10.25
Meaningful Community Engagement: Grade 2 and Parent Volunteers Assemble Lunches for Neighbours in Need through Highjinx

Our Grade 2 students and some amazing parent volunteers, made over 60 bagged lunches for Highjinx in Ottawa—a local organization dedicated to helping neighbours in need. Each bag included a meat and cheese or WowButter and jam sandwich...more

05.10.25
Exploring Animal Senses at Gatineau Park

Did you know that a red squirrel can smell a pine cone buried under four metres of snow? Our JK and SK students do! They recently experienced this fascinating fact—and many more—during an engaging outd...more

23.10.25
Excitement Builds as SK Mystery Reader Program Kicks Off!

The SK Mystery Reader Program has launched! Each Tuesday a surprise parent guest visits the classroom to share a story and the love of reading. In the morning, the children received 3 clues before trying to guess who the mystery reader w...more

25.09.25
Fostering a Love of French Across Grades
Our Grade 8 students spent time reading to younger students— all in French!
It’s wonderful to see our older students stepping up as role models and helping build a love of language and learning acro...more
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Resources

Forms and information for the 2025–2026 school year. Parents may print as needed. 

Pizza Order Form

2025-2026 Pizza order form. Please print and return form to school.

Subway Lunch Order Form

2025-2026 Subway order form. Please print and return form to school.

School Supply List

2025-2026 School supply lists for JK–Grade 8 & Laptop Requirements for Gr. 5 – 8

After School Activity Form

TBD

Application Form

Fern Hill School application form.

2025–2026 form and fee structure. 

2025/2026 FEES

Tuition and fees for individual students will vary depending upon their program and involvement in other school activities. For complete details, please contact Fern Hill School for a copy of our Tuition Fees & Payment Information 2025/2026.

BASIC PRESCHOOL TUITION

2 half days/wk $ 3,250/yr
3 half days $ 4,250/yr
5 half days $ 5,250/yr
2 full days/wk $ 7,000/yr
3 full days $ 9,000/yr
5 full days $ 11,000/yr

Before & After Care, Extended Days and Lunch Programs are also available. Parents should note that the school requires one month written notice, dated the first of the month, prior to the withdrawal of a Preschool student. There will be no refund of tuition after April 1st.

BASIC KINDERGARTEN TUITION

Junior Kindergarten half day program (Mornings only) $ 9,250/yr
Junior and Senior Kindergarten full day program $ 14,250/yr

BASIC GRADE SCHOOL TUITION

Grade 1-6 $ 15,250/yr
Grade 7-8 $ 15,700/yr

Payment plans are available for all programs. Before & After Care, After School Activities and Lunch Programs are also available. Please contact the school for further details. Parents should note that they are responsible for the full payment of tuition fees for the entire academic year. No refund is given.

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