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2026 
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Grade 3 students put in tremendous effort as they researched, presented, and replicated a famous structure, all while exploring their Science unit on ‘Strong and Stable Structures.’ Their h...more
At Fern Hill School, we take great pride in our location near beautiful parks, trails, and the river, which allows us to integrate nature into our activities. We believe in the importance of spending time ou...more
Looking for a school where your child can thrive? At Fern Hill School Ottawa, students from Preschool to Grade 8 learn in small classes with caring teachers, strong academics, and enriching programs in French, music, art, and athletics. ...more
At Fern Hill School, we believe that a strong partnership between home and school enriches every child’s educational experience. We actively invite parents to be part of their child’s learning journey. ...more
At Fern Hill School Ottawa, learning extends beyond the classroom through engaging field trips that bring history and culture to life. Recently, our Grade 1, 2, and 3 students visited the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, where they ex...more
This year, the House Leaders are once again organizing the Snowsuit Fund Drive, continuing Fern Hill School’s long tradition of supporting the Ottawa Snowsuit Fund. The drive began on Monday, October 27,...more
Calling on current Fern Hill School Parents – join us on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6:15 for the Annual General Meeting. This will be an opportunity to meet members of the Fern Hill Board and the administration, and to hear up...more
We are looking ahead to the 2026–2027 school year and will be hosting an Open House for prospective families on Tuesday, December 9 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. We are excited to open our doors and welcome visitors into Fern Hill School’s c...more
We did it — thank you! We’re excited to share that we reached our $3000 goal for this year’s Ottawa Snowsuit Drive, which means the students have earned a movie day in class. A huge thank you to everyone who supported, donated, and...more
One of the perks of being located in Ottawa’s New Edinburgh community is having wonderful amenities like the local public library right in our neighbourhood. Our Grade 2 students were thrilled to visit the library for the first time, w...more
Reminder for Fern Hill Parents:
Please remember to submit your early registration package to the office by December 1 to lock in early-registration fees for the 2026–2027 school year. After this deadline, tuition f...more
Winter fun is coming to Fern Hill!
Join us Saturday, February 14 , for our Cabane à Sucre Family Fun Event — featuring pancakes, maple syrup, outdoor activities, and a silent auction packed with exciting prizes.
Spots ar...more
Our JK, SK, Grade 1, and Grade 2 students participated in a classroom-based mindfulness yoga session focused on recognizing and regulating emotions.
As part of the pro...more
At Fern Hill School, students engage in heartwarming and meaningful interactions with seniors at nearby retirement homes. Each visit brings a sense of joy as the students sing songs, play the piano, and sh...more
Fern Hill School is closed due to the ongoing winter storm. The school will reopen after the long weekend on Tuesday, February 18th. Stay safe everyone!
moreDear Parents,
I know that many parents have been keeping a close eye on the weather, and several have asked about the Valentine’s Day plans for Thursday.
In anticipation of the snow predicted for Thursday, we will ...more
Dear Parents,
Winter is here and will be out in full force beginning Wednesday (Feb. 12) evening. As much as I wish that I could control the weather, it just isn’t possible!
As you will have heard, Ottawa is due to get a ...more
Dear Fern Hill Parents, Vendors, Students and Alumni,
Some of you may have received a fraudulent email yesterday (Thursday, September 19th, 2024) between 1:24PM ET & 1:45PM ET that was sent out to many parents, alumni, staff...more
We are very excited to officially announce that this spring, Fern Hill School will host a Family Art Gallery Event!
Coming together to celebrate the wonderfu...more
The Grade 3 students made approximately 70 bagged lunches that included a sandwich, a juice box, an apple, banana, and Bear Paw cookies. They donated the sandwiches to Highjinx, a local shop that also serv...more
Students in Grades 1 to 6 were captivated by Jacqui Du Toit’s storytelling performance. They listened intently while Jacqui told traditional Zulu stories and had fun being active participants throughout the performance.
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Grades 5 to 8 enjoyed a virtual viewing of Things My Fore-Sisters Saw by Leslie McCurdy. The students learned about Marie-Joseph Angelique, Rose Fortune, Mary-Ann Shad, and Viola Desmond and how their actions shap...more
The Grade 8 students took on a leadership role and delivered teambuilding workshops for some of the younger grades. The students learned the importance of working together as a group and that communication is very important . Way to go G...more
The Grade 3 students partnered with their SK learning buddies to visit seniors at The Edinburgh retirement home in December. The children sang songs, told some jokes, and recited some poems. Two of the Gra...more
The Advanced Registration period for the current families continues until Friday, January 12th. Following that date, applications will be accepted and processed from new families. Registration packages are available at the school offic...more
Report Cards were sent home with your children on Friday, December 1st. (JK to Grade 8)
Parent-Teachers Interviews will be held on Friday, December 8th. (For ALL grade levels – Preschool to Grade 8).
There is ...more
Below please find a few important dates for the month of December.
Friday, December 1 – Report Cards will be sent home (JK-Grade 8)
Tuesday, December 5 – Fern Hill’s Annual General Meeting
Friday, Decembe...more
Our Winter Music Presentations will be taking place soon!
Save the date – Friday, December 15th, 2023
Preschool – Grade 1 Presentation 9:00 am
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Dear Parents,
Thank you for supporting the first part of this year’s Snowsuit Fund Drive. We have surpassed our goal of $2500.00. We have a generous FHS community!
Please help us collect gently used children’s winter cl...more
Just a reminder that this week we will have our Welcome Back BBQ for all Fern Hill families.
This will take place on Thursday, September 14th, at the end of the school day, from 3:15 until...more
In Science, the Grade 7 and 8 students learned about the processes to improve upon or create a new invention. They recently held an Invention Convention at Fern Hill where they showcased their final product to parents, staff and students...more
Fern Hill teachers recognize that leadership development is an important part of growing up. When children are given the opportunity to learn how to lead, they become role models. Teachers provide many opportunities for their students to...more
Fern Hill is proud of its commitment to community engagement. The Grade 3 and 4 students shared some joy with seniors at a retirement residence. They played the piano, violin, and harmonica. They sang songs, recited poems, and handed out...more
Fern Hill School’s Amazing Race
Lots of people in our neighbourhood know that Fern Hill School offers children an exceptional place to learn, grow and develop. But did you know th...more
Policy
Fern Hill School’s policy is to remain open during the winter months, there are rarely “snow days” when school will close. (There are occasions when the Public School Board will cancel the busses, but...more
We have started the countdown and there is just 1 week until the Winter Concerts on Tuesday, December 20th!