Wellness & Health
Prioritizing Student Wellness
In North Vancouver, Bodwell students live and learn in one of the healthiest communities in the world. With access to world-class healthcare systems and coverage, as well as a wide expanse of Canadian outdoors, Vancouver's North Shore is a natural environment for holistic and healthy growth.
The school is committed to upholding a high standard of nutrition, healthcare, physical and emotional wellbeing, and a safe environment so that every student is set up for learning success.
A Healthy and Holistic Lifestyle
Students at Bodwell have a wide range of facilities for active living - learn more about them here.
In addition, boarding activities will often include enjoyable exercise like group runs, yoga, and conditioning or flexibility classes.
Our On-site Healthcare Staff
Our nursing team provides medical assessment, treatment, and professional recommendations, and is equipped to respond to emergencies as needed. We participate in health promotion, support students through acute care situations, and help manage ongoing or chronic health concerns. Our team is attentive to both students’ physical and mental wellbeing.
Bodwell is located near many clinical services, and we have established strong partnerships with community health providers, including a medical clinic, a dentist office, a local pharmacy and a physiotherapy clinic nearby.
Nutrition and Physical Wellness
Bodwell's kitchen teams serve nutritious meals every day to meet student needs, with customization available for dietary restrictions or allergies.
Students get three meals a day, plus a light nighttime snack, included with their boarding experience.
The Canadian Healthcare System
For emergency and acute care services, Lions Gate Hospital is less than 15 minutes away, providing world class care. We are also paired with a Public Health Nurse, who provides any recommended immunizations to Grade 9 students every year and supports our nursing staff.
When out-of-province students arrive, they are provided with private medical insurance. The plan covers services such as hospital accommodation, ambulance transport, newly prescribed prescription medicine, emergency medical treatment and some dental procedures (within various prescribed amounts).
After 3 months, students are enrolled in the BC Medical Services Plan, which, for a small monthly fee, provides coverage for medical visits and hospital expenses, with the exception of prescription drugs and medical aids.
