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At Fern Hill, academics are important, just as they should be at any school, but culture is important too, including a desire to capitalize on the individual strengths of the staff. Cross-curricular links are a focus, as is a desire to allow students to experience things that may, for the moment at any rate, seem to reside outside their immediate areas of interest. The program is focused on the development of confidence, skill, and social engagement.

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(4.6) Parent, Kate Dunnigan (2025) SK to Gr. 4 (current), JK to Gr. 1 (current) — My children both feel at home at Fern Hill. They arrive daily and are greeted by staff who make... The school's administration is very approachable, kind, and strong. What has stood out to me most is their ability to get to know each student individually and go out of their way to connect with them. I have received prompt c... Overall, the quality of instruction at Fern Hill has been impressive. The school has done an excellent job hiring staff for each role who are passionate about what they teach. Their passion translates into engaging and organiz... The academic program at Fern Hill is challenging and suited to the students' levels (especially in math). My children have a strong understanding of most of the concepts taught which speaks to the level of instruction and ext... There are so many wonderful opportunities for students to be involved in: choir, chorus, bands, various sports teams, the school play, chess club, math competitions - the list goes on! Primary students are involved in only a f... Students at Fern Hill are respectful, hard-working, and kind. Many students work together to take leadership roles within the school and run charities to bring attention to important causes. One reason why we picked Fern Hill ... Both of my children have enjoyed this year of school (grade 1 and 4). They are genuinely happy to go in each morning and look forward to being greeted by the school head master (outside greeting families every morning!), their... The morning assemblies provide an amazing opportunity for parents to be in the school and connect with each other. As a member of the parent council, I believe the parent community is quite strong and connected. The FHPA provi... Fern Hill is located in a beautiful setting. There are many green spaces surrounding the school, which makes the grounds perfect for exploring nature and bird watching. My kids love the stumpery and the open space to run aroun... My children both started in kindergarten at Fern Hill. They had to complete a literacy assessment with a staff member, which was not an intimidating experience. Students were made to feel comfortable, and the assessment did no...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.9) Parent, Jyotika Luthra (2025) JK (current) — As a mother sending her first child to school for the first time, this experience can be very o... Whoever said it’s about first impressions was spot on! When I came to Fern Hill for my very first tour, my initial emotion was - I wish I could’ve gone to this school. Ms. Kusters in the Admissions office was kind enough n... The teaching concepts right from the JK level are so well-tailored and thought out. The methods are practical and do not overwhelm children, especially young children. I was so blown away by the concept of Super Kids to learn ... My daughter has just embarked on her Fern Hill journey, and though it may seem too early for me to comment on this, I truly believe the kindergarten teachers are really laying down a sound foundation for my child. My best frie... Again, it is a bit early for me to comment, but from all the updates and communications that come out in the weekly newsletter, it is evident that the Fern Hill students are very busy! Extracurriculars are offered in varied fi... The general atmosphere of the students at Fern Hill is that they are very confident, ambitious, and smart. I had the privilege of interacting with the Grade 8 children for the narration of the Diwali Assembly, and it was such ... As mentioned in one of my answers above, I am a parent whose child is spending their first year at school, and the initial thought can be overwhelming. But the fact that my daughter wakes up so excited at the thought of going ... This is probably one of my favourite parts about the school. The Fern Hill Parents Association is a group of very passionate parents who put their heart and soul into organizing events that encompass all cultures and backgroun... If I were ever forced to point out a place of improvement for Fern Hill, this would be it … as a personal opinion, I am not thrilled that the school is in such close proximity to a cemetery. The single lanes to get to the sc... Admissions were such a smooth and hassle-free process, and I will never forget how grateful I was to Ms. Kusters for entertaining the various tour requests I made. She took the time on each instance to take us through the scho...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,

(4.6)

Parent, Kate Dunnigan (2025)

SK to Gr. 4 (current), JK to Gr. 1 (current) — My children both feel at home at Fern Hill. They arrive daily and are greeted by staff who make...

(4.9)

Parent, Jyotika Luthra (2025)

JK (current) — As a mother sending her first child to school for the first time, this experience can be very o...

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