Students and staff at Ardenne High School in St. Andrew will soon benefit from the establishment of a health and wellness centre.
The Ardenne High School Health and Wellness Centre, which is slated for completion within a year, is projected to cost approximately $60 million.
The undertaking is an initiative of the Ardenne Alumni Foundation and aims to support the physical, mental health and overall well-being of the students and staff.
The proposed two-storey building will include among other things, a nurse’s station, students’ and staff sickbays and associated washrooms, students lounge and counselling rooms.
It will be surrounded by green spaces and gardens that will provide a tranquil and peaceful environment for wellness and healing.
In a speech from Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams, and read by Education Officer in the Ministry, Hazel Masters Williams, at the ground-breaking yesterday, she said it is hoped that the centre will provide an oasis of care for staff and students alike.
