Support for Pupils

At Fernhill School we give individual care and attention to every child. The size of the classes and the school ensures that staff develop good relationships with each and every child in their classes. We provide support for pupils in learning, personal and spiritual matters.

Pastoral Support

The class teachers in the Primary Department and form teachers in the Secondary Department provide first line pastoral care for Fernhill School pupils. The Senior Management Team has overall responsibility for the pastoral care of pupils as follows:

Primary 1-7: Mrs Campbell

Secondary 1-6: Mrs Roarty (Depute Head Teacher)

There are three Principal Teachers of Support for pupils who have responsibility for the main areas of support across the whole school.

Support for Learning

Mrs McPherson and Mrs Scarse provide support for pupils who are experiencing difficulties in their learning. They help staff members to provide appropriate teaching methods, materials and strategies for pupils in classes throughout the school. Assistance in this area is also delivered through peer support from our senior pupils who work with younger children in their classes.

Health Education

Mrs Mooney is responsible for our health programme which aims to ensure that our pupils receive a comprehensive education about healthy lifestyles. The programme is wide ranging and is focused on the needs of pupils at every stage of the school. Our Health Awareness Week is held at the end of May and finishes with the School Sports Day.

Positive Behaviour

Mrs Campbell has responsibility for our programme on the promotion of positive behaviour. This programme aims to foster a culture of celebrating success, educate pupils on anti-bullying and more. The work completed throughout the school ensures that our children are able to achieve their full potential in an environment which is truly appreciative and supportive of their endeavours.

We believe that the support provided for our pupils will ensure that they are able to flourish and develop their talents.