<![CDATA[Ferndale Primary School and Nursery News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D827%26amp%3Bnid%3D27 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:26:21 GMT Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:26:21 GMT <![CDATA[ March Newsletter ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=64 What a fantastic busy start to the year with the introduction of OPAL, swimming lessons on site, World Book Day and disco excitement! 

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:26:21 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Festive Events not to be missed! ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=63 Ferndale is getting festive! All the information has been emailed out for our Santa and Christmas events. Please be sure to update your calendars & if you'd like your child to take part in the paid activities be sure to book via Parent Pay!

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:35:12 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Children In Need Day ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=62 Don't forget we are fundraising for Children In Need on Friday 14th November! It is Non uniform, we are completing our challenge in assembly & donations via Parent Pay please. Also Years 1-6 can buy a Pudsey biscuit for 50p cash on the day too!

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:36:53 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Anti Bullying Week ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=61 To kickstart Anti-Bullying Week we will be socking it to bullying and wearing odd socks to school!

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:10:26 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Ferndale Fireworks ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=60 We look forward to welcoming you to our event on Friday! Tickets are still available from the office or via Parent Pay. This is a community event, all welcome and not just our Ferndale Families! See the skies light up with us!

]]> Tue, 4 Nov 2025 12:12:15 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Stay & Play ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=59 We look forward to welcoming all prospective (FS 2026 admissions) families today from 4-5pm come rain or shine!

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:26:58 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ Parents Evening ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=58 We are looking forward to welcoming Parents/Guardians at Parents Evening this week on Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th October. If you needed any help with bookings, please speak to the school office, they are ready to help!

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:07:42 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ Join the Team that Makes the Magic Happen! ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=57 Come along to our PTA Tea & Cake AGM – Friday 3rd October, 1–2pm. We need new members to keep our fantastic school events alive. Your ideas, time, and enthusiasm can make a big difference!

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:51:03 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ Welcome back! ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=56 Wow! What a fantastic start to the new school year!

]]> Mon, 8 Sep 2025 16:00:28 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ School's out for summer! ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=55 A huge well done to all our students for a brilliant 2024-25 school year and we wish all our families a wonderful summer break!

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:56:16 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Summer Fayre ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=54 The countdown is on for our super summer fayre!

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:12:24 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Well done Year 6's ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=53 A HUGE well done to our super star year 6's for all your efforts and hard work towards and completing your SATs this week. We are so proud of ALL of you!

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 16:32:03 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ VE Day 80th Anniversary ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=52 We look forward to seeing Ferndale full of red, white & blue on Thursday! To celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, it is non-uniform with red, white and/or blue clothing. We will be doing activities around the normal day, a special assembly, and playing wartime music during the day.

]]> Tue, 6 May 2025 15:48:42 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Welcome back! ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=51 Welcome back, we've missed you!

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:06:21 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Hoppy Easter! ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=50 We're looking forward to our Easter Bonnet parade and Easter Trail tomorrow & would like to wish all our families an egg-cellent Easter break!

]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 17:09:09 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Eid Celebration ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=49 A reminder that all families are welcome to our Eid celebration today in the KS2 Hall after school, the biscuits are smelling delicious!

]]> Tue, 1 Apr 2025 12:22:14 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Easter Trail & Raffle ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=48 Egg-citing times ahead!! Don't forget the booking deadline for the trail and raffle is Sunday 30th March. Bookings via Parent Pay only.

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:43:41 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Poetry slam! ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=47 We're excited to see what the children have been working on in class at our Poetry Slam tomorrow! Best of luck to all!

]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:21:28 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Year 3 swimming lessons ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=46 We are super excited that the swimming pool is ready for year 3 children to start their swimming lessons today. A reminder to bring all their list of kit and KS2 parents reminder of the rules on the playground during drop off and pick up near the pool.

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:44:32 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Red Nose Day ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=45 Ferndale 'nose' how to have fun!! Reminder it's non-uniform. To match this year's Comic Relief theme, please wear party clothes for a day of dancing fun! 

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:42:57 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Rock Steady Concert ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=44 Huge well done to all of our students who took to the stage for their concert this week, you rocked the stage!!  

]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:30:12 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Parents Evening ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=43 A reminder to book your Parents Evening slots!

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:17:17 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ Read all about it! ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=42 The January Newsletter has been emailed! Parents check your email inbox for some dates for your diary. Or see the newsletter section of the website.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:50:16 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Happy New Year! ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=40 Happy New Year to all our Ferndale families!

]]> Tue, 7 Jan 2025 13:04:11 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ FS Stay & Play (2025 starters) ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=39 We are hosting our Stay & Play Open Afternoon for Reception children (Sep 2025) & Parents on Monday 18th November at 3:45 - 4:45pm.

]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:45:23 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Ferndale Fireworks Night ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=38 We invite you to Ferndale's favourite night of the year! Tickets on sale via Parent Pay or at the school office. See you there!!

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:01:15 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ FS Open Afternoon ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=37 We are hosting our Open Afternoon for Reception children (Sep 2025) & Parents on Monday 21st October at 3:45 - 4:45pm.

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:16:17 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Sports Day Reminder ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=36 A reminder that children are to wear thier House colour t-shirt and P.E kit to school for the day. KS1 families 9:30 - 11am & KS2 families 1:30 - 3pm.

]]> Mon, 8 Jul 2024 16:20:56 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Summer Fayre ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=35 A HUGE thank you for everyone who attended our Summer Fayre, it was wonderful to see all the families enjoying themselves and joining in the fun!

]]> Mon, 8 Jul 2024 16:12:29 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ New FS Stay & Play ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=34 Our FS Team are looking forward to welcoming our new families at our Stay & Play in the FS area to kickstart their transition for September. We have a few spaces remaining!

]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2024 09:45:23 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ SATs week ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=33 This week is SATs week for our Year 6 students. We are wishing our students all the best this week, we know you are all amazing and we are very proud of you!

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 15:47:31 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Colour Run Booking Deadline ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=32 A few days left to sign your child up for our Colour Run!!

]]> Wed, 8 May 2024 11:37:32 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Comic Relief/Red Nose Day ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=31 A reminder that it is non uniform & ideally red clothing where possible!

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:47:50 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Nursery Open Afternoon ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=30 We look forward to welcoming siblings and new families to our Open Afternoon in our Nursery. Visit our nursery and meet our amazing staff, ready to answer any questions you may have about our facilities and your childs learning journey in Tiny Acorns and Little Ferns classes. 

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:40:16 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Lydiard House - Non - Uniform ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=29 Congratulations to students in LYDIARD House for winning the most House points last term!

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:37:04 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Harry Potter Day ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=28 A reminder to Year 6's that Wednesday 7th February is a Harry Potter themed day in school.

]]> Tue, 6 Feb 2024 14:47:35 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Tuck Shop ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=27 Children eaten all the snacks at home with nothing to take in the morning?! A reminder that The Tuck Shop is now available 4 times a week. A variety of items at 50p each.

]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:01:07 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Skipping ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=26 Skipping Sessions with Skippy John

]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:50:27 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Open Day ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=25 Are you in the school admission process for your child to start school in September 2024? We would love to welcome you to our Open Day from 3:30 - 5pm.  

]]> Tue, 7 Nov 2023 23:00:54 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Fireworks ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=24 Get your tickets now!

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:54:41 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ No Parking on Wiltshire Avenue ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=23 New Yellow lines in place on Wiltshire Avenue!

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:08:29 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Merry Christmas! ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=22 A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our families from us all at Ferndale!

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:27:36 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Christmas PTA Events ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=21 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:38:22 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Say cheeeese! ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=20 Don't forget! Tuesday 15th November is School Photo day for individual and sibling photos.

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:05:34 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ FS Open Evening ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=19 A reminder that we have our Open Evening for prospective reception children due to start school in September 2023.

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:49:30 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Nursery Open Afternoon ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=14 A reminder for our drop-in session on Wednesday 2nd March 2022 for parents of children due to start Nursery in April 2022 at 3:30-4:30pm.

]]> Tue, 1 Mar 2022 16:03:10 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ School Closed ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=13 Due to extreme weather conditions, the Blue Kite Trust have closed ALL of their schools today (February 18th).  Therefore, Ferndale Primary and Nursery School will NOT be open today for anyone.  

Please stay at home and stay safe.

]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:26:54 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Languages Day ]]> https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=12 Languages Day - 14th February 2022

]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:28:20 GMT https://www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=827&nid=27&storyid=12