School clinic

At WASS, the health and safety of our students are always our top priority. We are committed to creating a joyful learning environment while promoting a balanced and healthy lifestyle within the school community. To support this goal, WASS operates a fully equipped School Clinic managed by professionally qualified nurses and school counselors.

The health center provides students with routine first aid and basic medical care throughout the regular school day from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The school nurse makes sure to follow up on the health and the counselors offer a well-being service to all our students through health check-ups, vaccinations, and comprehensive counseling. Families are asked to submit a medical history form for each child registered at WASS. This is so that our staff and full-time school nurses can better serve your children if they need help. 

In the event of illness or injury to a student, the nurse will initiate first aid measures. In case of an injury requiring more than first aid attention, or for treatment of any conditions requiring a diagnosis, our school nurse contacts parents immediately and the student will be taken to the clinic chosen previously by parents for further treatment.

Our counselors work together with students, parents, faculty, staff, and outside community resources to provide a comprehensive counseling approach in the following areas:

Individual counseling: Students from Kindergarten to Year 12 can meet with the counselors regarding adaptation, worries or feelings of anxiety, friendships or conflicts, identity issues, academic and career planning, personal goals, family crises, or to process any life events or feelings they are having.

Personal Education: The counselors support classes that focus on social-emotional learning and personal growth.

Topics include:

+ Safety and protective behaviors
+ Mental health awareness
+ Gossip and rumors
+ Social media and cyber civics
+ Failure and success
+ Emotions
+ Body image and self-esteem
+ Consent and sexual health
+ Gender and sexuality

Together with parents and the teaching team, the School Clinic strives to create a kind, caring and safe school environment for students. Parents are encouraged to contact the School Clinic directly with concerns or questions regarding their child’s personal/social or academic needs.