We can't believe how this year has flown by! It's had its up and downs but we hope the children have enjoyed the time they have had in school and we are all looking forward to seeing them again in September, rested and raring to go. It's going to be a busy year!

Today we said goodbye to our lovely Year 6 leavers. The Leavers' Assemblies yesterday were emotional but lots of fun — the children performed so well, for the first time in a long time! We also said goodbye to the families who are leaving Fern Hill, some of whom have been here for many years. We wish everyone the very best in their new secondary schools and hope they carry forward the values learnt and demonstrated at Fern Hill on to their exciting journeys ahead.

Looking forward to the next school year, you will have received a letter from Mr Scott, reflecting on the past eighteen months and outlining some key expectations and changes for the autumn term. 

Drop off and collection

Drop off and collection times will no longer be staggered. The start and finish times of the school day are available on the website here.

School uniform & PE Kit

Our uniform policy is available on the website here. Please ensure your child has a suitable pair of school shoes to wear during the day (no trainers, sandals or boots). Trainers should be worn for outdoor PE and plimsolls for indoor PE. PE tops should be white and jackets/sweatshirts and bottoms, black with no visible sports branding or logos. There will be no more ‘PE Kit days’; children will change at school and store their PE kit in a small drawstring bag on their peg or in their locker. 

Our school uniform supplier, PMG Schoolwear, have advised us that the cut-off date for ordering uniform for the autumn term online or in store is 12th August. If you would like to order online but intend to collect from the Chessington store, you must make an appointment via their website here. 

Jewellery

Jewellery, of any type, is not permitted in school. This includes earrings. If your child is going to have their ears pierced, please ensure this happens at the start of the summer holiday to allow sufficient time for healing before the start of next term. 

Stationary

All children in Year 3 through to 6 should bring their own stationary to school, in a small, clear pencil case. A list of what stationary is needed is available on the website here. 

School bags

Fern Hill book bags are available from our school uniform supplier, PMG Schoolwear. Children from Year 3 up may bring a rucksack or alternative type of school bag but no larger than needed to accommodate an A4 sized book.

And finally, a word on COVID-19 testing...

Public Health Kingston have asked us to remind families to continue twice weekly lateral flow rapid testing at home over the school holidays. We would like all our families to test immediately before we return in September and have sent home a pack of test kits. You can order more online or collect them from a local pharmacy or test centre to administer at home, or have a test done at a local test centre.