Religious Education

Fernhill School is a Catholic School and the majority of its pupils are Roman Catholic.  As a Catholic School, we have placed Christ firmly at the centre of our community, and His Commandments to love God and our neighbour inform everything we do.  During their time at Fernhill, pupils are given the opportunity to know, love and serve God.  

Religious education forms an important part of the work of every class in the School, both primary and secondary, where all pupils are given the opportunity to learn about God and Christ.  Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation is an integral part of the primary curriculum and these are celebrated in our local community at St. Mark’s Church, Rutherglen.  

Pupils are given many opportunities to deepen their relationship with God.  The children participate in daily prayer, and regular religious assemblies are held in both departments.  Pupils prepare and deliver many of these assemblies.   

Masses are held on occasions of Holy Days of Obligation and at times of importance in the life of the Church and of our pupils, and active participation is encouraged in these.  In consultation with the Chaplain and members of staff, pupils take responsibility for the preparation of class and School Masses.  Eucharistic Adoration is held each Friday at lunchtime and is attended by staff and pupils alike.  The spiritual development of all pupils in both primary and secondary is also aided by attending retreats and conferences organised by the Diocese of Motherwell and by other Catholic organisations.  

The service of God and our neighbour forms an integral part of our life at Fernhill School, and pupils are encouraged to put their faith into action.  The Gospel values of respect for others, tolerance, compassion, honesty, justice and forgiveness are presented to our pupils as ideals of Christian behaviour for which they should strive in their relationships both inside and outside the school.  We involve ourselves in a wide range of charity work including support for the work of Pro-Life, Lepra, SCIAF, St Vincent De Paul Society and Scottish International Relief.  We view this work as an important part of the development of our pupils as responsible, caring citizens. 

Fernhill School

Fernhill School educates children from nursery level through to the completion of their secondary education. At nursery and primary levels, boys and girls are offered the best possible education in small class sizes. The Secondary Department continues to offer the highest possible standard of education exclusively for girls.

Examination results continue to reinforce how successful the school’s approach to learning is. As well as focusing on the critical area of attainment, the school offers a unique variety of opportunities for our pupils to achieve beyond the classroom. Pupils confidence and experiences are enriched as the school works with its parents to allow the young people to develop into successful, responsible citizens capable of moving on to fulfil their ambitions in the world beyond the Fernhill gates.

Fernhill is a Catholic independent school where daily life is centred on the values of the Gospel. Entirely within these values, all children are welcomed into and supported by the Fernhill School community.

Parents considering enrolling their children in the unique Fernhill community will be warmly welcomed to visit the school – and there is no better time than during the school day when excellence in action can be witnessed.