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General Information School Contact Details Fernhill School Fernbrae Avenue Burnside, Rutherglen G73 4SD 0141 634 2674 info@fernhillschool.co.uk
School Website www.fernhill-school.com
SQA Centre Number
UCAS Number
8480737
F14698L
Registered Charity Number
Company Number
SC011011
50819
Denominational Status Roman Catholic
Link Organisations Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) South Lanarkshire Council Motherwell RE Diocese Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS)
Vision, Mission and Values
School Prayer The School Prayer is said each morning during Assembly and at school occasions. Mary our mother, Guide everyone in Fernhill School with your gentle and nurturing hand. Help us to be respectful, humble and responsible in all that we do. Bestow in us the same values of love, care and compassion that you taught Jesus; allowing us to flourish and become well-rounded individuals, eager to spread the word of God and able to lead others by example. Stay close to us always. Amen
Lunchtime Prayers The following Prayers should be said before Lunch (at end of Period 4) and after Lunch (beginning of Period 6) Grace before meals Bless us, O Lord, and these, Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Thanksgiving after meals We give thanks for all your benefits, almighty God, who lives and reigns forever. Amen.
The Angelus Prayer is said daily at 12pm
School Leadership School Leadership: The school is led by the Head Teacher, Mr Mark Donnelly, with the support of the school’s Senior Leadership Team, Faculty Heads and Principal Teachers. Senior Leadership Team Mr Mark Donnelly – Head Teacher Mrs Mary Frances Gallacher - Director of Admissions and Head of Early Years Mrs Margaret Campbell - Head of Primary Mrs Linda Mooney - Depute Head Secondary Mrs Colette Rooney - Depute Head Secondary Principal Teachers Mrs Gillian Dunkley - Science & House System Co-ordinator Mr Alan Gillespie – English and Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator Mr Steven Hughes – Director of Sport and Games Mrs Carla Matassa - Modern Languages and Religious Education Mrs Stephenie Newman - Art and Design Mrs Joanna Peach - Humanities Mrs Nicola Stevenson - Mathematics and Numeracy & SQA Co-ordinator Mrs Ruth Ross - Music
School Governance The school's Board of Governors work closely with our Senior Leadership Team and are committed to make a positive contribution to Fernhill School. The Governors each bring a range of skills and knowledge to the running of the school. Mr Giuseppe Marini (Chair of Governors) Mr David Equi (Director) Mr Stephen Marsh (Director of Finance)
Nursery and Primary Staff Nursery Mrs Rachel Mitchell - Nursery Manager Ms. Dani Corrigan - Early Years Practitioner Mrs Laura Dempsey – Teacher of Early Years & Teacher of Art and Design Ms. Kirsty Stronach - Early Years Practitioner Ms. Louise Jerusivicienne - Early Years Practitioner
Primary Mrs Margaret Campbell - Head of Primary and Class Teacher (Job share 0.4) Mrs Michelle Kilgour - Principal Teacher Infants Teacher and Outdoor Learning co-ordinator Mrs Angela Ferry - Principal Teacher of Upper Primary and Health and Wellbeing coordinator Primary 1 - Mrs Kilgour Primary 2 – Mrs McFadyen/Mrs Fleming Primary 3 – Mrs Clyde Primary 4 – Mrs McClafferty / Mrs Campbell Primary 5 – Miss Higgins (maternity cover) Primary 6 – Mrs McIntyre Transitus – Mrs Ferry
Secondary Staff
Non Teaching Staff Administration Ms. Zoe Hughes - PA to Head Teacher and HR Administrator Mrs Ann Clements - Senior Administrator & Admissions Secretary Finance Mrs Anne Docherty - Finance Manager Mrs Sharon Black - Finance Administrator Support Staff Mr Thomas Harvey - School Janitor Mrs Frances Harvey - Playground Assistant and Lunch Room Assistant Mrs Suzann Crawford - After School Club Co-ordinator, Playground Assistant and Lunch Room Assistant Mrs Lizanne Donnelly - Playground Assistant Ms. Karen Thomson - Bus Driver/ Support Assistant Cleaning Staff Mrs Anne MacLean – Cleaning Supervisor Mrs Janet O’ Raw – Cleaning Assistant Ms. Natalie MacLean – Cleaning Assistant Ms. Clare MacLean - Cleaning Assistant Ms. Elaine Anderson - Cleaning Assistant
School Timetable The school timetable is created for the start of term and changes are made throughout the year if required. A copy of the timetable can be found within the school server or Staff Handbook Teams by clicking here. Pupil Timetables are issued to pupils at the start of term and these are updated if and when required. S6 pupils are required to arrange Advanced Higher times with their teacher directly.
School Day Primary 1 – Primary 6: 0850 -1520 Senior 1 – Senior 6: 0855 - 1530 Transitus Monday - 0855 – 1530 & Tuesday – Friday - 0850 -1520
Period 1
0905-1000
Period 2
1000-1055
Break
1055-1110
Period 3
1110-1200
Period 4
1200-1255
Primary Lunch
1230-1315
Secondary Lunch
1255-1340
Period 5
1340-1435
Period 6
1435-1530
Form Secondary Form is taken daily and registers are returned to Main Office. 0855-0905 On arrival at school, pupils should go to for registration. Period 1 begins at 0905. Assemblies will take place Monday-Friday in the Oratory. These are as follows: Monday - S1 Tuesday - S2 Wednesday - S3 Thursday - S4 Friday - whole school assembly - hall
Primary Registration is done in class by the class teacher first thing. If a specialist teacher has a primary class Period 1 they are required to take the register. Attendance is then emailed to reception@fernhillschool.co.uk by 0905. S1 - Gill Dunkley S2 - Eve Hilley S3 - Carla Matassa S4 - Colette/ Mark (vacant) S5 - Linda Mooney (vacant) Sixth Form - Darren Begley
Important Dates Staff are expected to familiarise themselves with Key School Dates. A calendar of all important dates will be issued at the start of the new academic year. This is a working document and will be updated regularly. Staff are expected to attend all staff meetings.
Policies and Procedures Health and Safety The Board of Governors of Fernhill School recognise and accept their responsibility as employers for providing, as far as is reasonably practical, a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, together with pupils, visitors and contractors. The aims and provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and its associated regulations are acknowledged by the school. We are committed to complying not only with all relevant statutory obligations but hereby also affirm our intention to actively manage health and safety within the school. We believe that, through our actions, a positive contribution can be made to the creation of a healthy and safe working environment leading to concomitant improvements in overall efficiency and general performance levels. The school recognises its role with regard to the safety of pupils in its care, bearing in mind their age and maturity, and will do everything possible to ensure the creation of a safe and secure environment.
Health & Safety Focus Group meet regularly to discuss Health & Safety in general and to review the policy document. Members are currently Mark Donnelly, Linda Mooney, Angela Ferry, Thomas Harvey & Zoe Hughes
Fernhill School have the current policies in place. These can be located under the Health and Safety Section of the Staff Handbook Team Channel
Whole School Health and Safety Policy First Aid Procedure Procedure for Calling an Ambulance Emergency Fire Evacuation (staff and pupils) Lone Worker Policy
Our current First Aiders are: - Suzann Crawford - Frances Harvey - Lizanne Donnelly - Ann Clements - Steven Hughes - Gregor Fleming - Michelle Kilgour - Alan Gillespie
Risk Assessments Risk Assessment are the evaluation of the possible risks in a product, situation, activity or course of action. For each area of the school, each activity and each school outing a risk assessment must be carried out. Room Risk Assessment Each room within the school is required to have a risk assessment clearly displayed. This risk assessment should involve all possible risks. Each person responsible for the room e.g. teaching staff in classrooms should ensure there is a clearly displayed risk assessment. The Risk assessment should be amended if the roomy layout is changed and it should be reviewed annually to ensure it is accurate and reflects the risks of the room.
Policies and Procedures Fernhill School has a professionally smart dress code. Leggings, denim and trainers are not appropriate for school and should not be worn. Appropriate clothing can be worm for outdoor learning and for PE staff. Mobile phones should not be used in class or be visible when moving around the school. If you are absent from work you should inform the school office before the start of the school day. This should be done by either calling 0141 634 2674 or contacting reception@fernhillschool.co.uk Following each absent a "self certification" form must be complete and a return to work interview will be conducted by you line manager. Any absence request must be done so with notice were possible and given to your line manager and Head Teacher for approval. Personal appointments should be arranged out with the school day as much as possible. Staff must sign in and out of school. This is for the safety and wellbeing of all staff in the event of a fire. The sign in book is located in the main office of the school
Please see Staff Teams Channel for full HR policies