Transition
Dear Parent/ Carer
Ferndown Middle School Open Evening
We are pleased to announce the date of our Open Evening for Year 5 entry in September 2025.
On Wednesday 2 October 2024, prospective parents and current Year 4 pupils are invited to Ferndown Middle to view the school, our facilities, and to meet staff and pupils at work.
Ferndown Middle is a successful school with a real sense of community. It is a lively and happy school providing a high standard of education as well as extensive opportunities for all pupils to engage with. Our values of kindness, ambition and curiosity are at the core of everything we do. A broad, balanced and carefully planned curriculum is securely in place and, through extensive work with our First Schools and the Upper School, children experience a smooth transition between schools.
The evening will consist of a presentation in the school hall from Mrs A Barter, Headteacher, followed by an opportunity to tour the school. Parents can choose to attend the presentation at either 5.00 pm or 6.00pm. Tea and coffee will be available; tours will close at 7.00pm
To help plan for the evening please use this link to indicate which presentation you will be attending.
Limited parking will be available in the school car park on the evening, if you are able to please either walk in or park in the area.
There are also opportunities to visit during the school day on the following dates.
- Friday 4th October 2024
- Tuesday 8th October 2024
- Thursday 10th October 2024
- Thursday 24th October 2024
To book a place on a tour during the day please call the school office Monday to Friday between 10.00am and 2.30pm on 01202 876556.
These tours will be student led by our year 8 leaders, with the opportunity to ask individual questions to a member of the Senior Leadership Team at the end of the tour.
We are fully committed to ensuring that your child completes a smooth transition from first to middle school and believe that this evening will provide you with a valuable opportunity to gain an insight into middle school education.
Information about the school is on our website, and I encourage you to browse the site for information about our school. https://www.fernmid.dorset.sch.uk/
You can apply for a middle school place from 1 September 2024. It is essential that parents complete the Dorset admission application form – Starting junior or middle school – Dorset Council by the deadline of 15 January 2025.
I look forward to meeting you at the open evening or on one of the tours during the school day.
Yours sincerely
Mrs A Barter
Headteacher
