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Welcome to Ferndown First School

On behalf of the pupils, staff and governors of Ferndown First School I would like to welcome you and your family to our school and website. It is designed to give you helpful information about learning and opportunities at our school. Mr Sean Watts - Headteacher

Celebrating VE Day

9th May 2025

On Thursday we celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day. All year groups decorated bunting with VE Day themes.…

Music In Year 3

9th May 2025

This week, in music, the children played an African piece called ‘Kuku’ on the djembe drums.  

Bikeability in Year 4

9th May 2025

Some of the Year 4 children took part in Bikeability this week. They had to check their bikes were…

Writing in Year 2

9th May 2025

George and the Dragon is the text inspiring next weeks independent write. We will be showing accurate use of…

The RNLI Visit Reception

7th May 2025

This week we were very fortunate to have the RNLI join us in Reception. They talked to us about…

Reading in Year 4

2nd May 2025

This week in Year 4 we have started to read The Boy Who Met a Whale by Nizrana Farook.…

Noticeboard

Ferndown First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead at Ferndown First School is Mr Watts. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child and think they are at risk of harm, please speak with Mr Watts. In his absence, please speak with Mrs Errington, Mrs Cload or Mrs Bramley, Miss Piddock, Mrs King or Mrs Lord who are our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Parents are asked to keep the school informed of any changes to parent contact details. Please let the office know if you have a new mobile phone number.

 

Upcoming Events

20

May

Yr 3 Trip to Brownsea Island

20

May

Smartphone Free Childhood Workshop for Parents

Ferndown Middle School at 6pm

21

May

Yr 3 Online Parent Meeting re Avon Tyrrell Residential Visit 2026
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