Professional Services

Hampstead School is equipped with a team of professionals provided by the school in conjunction with the English Montreal School Board. These professionals work hard to contribute to the well-being and success of all students.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Services provided by the English Montreal School Board for students and families:

NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION

Dietitians travel from school to school visiting classrooms and cafeterias to talk to students about eating nutritious foods and being healthy. The EMSB in-class programs aim to teach students how to make healthy food choices and instill the values of eating nutritious foods and living a healthy lifestyle.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY

A speech and language pathologist is available to evaluate, diagnose and treat students with a variety of problems including articulation language delays, learning disabilities, stuttering, and speech disorders.

PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP

A child psychologist is assigned to the school on a 1 day per week basis. His/her principle task is to facilitate the adaptive and developmental functions of the child within the school context and beyond.

SPIRITUAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The spiritual community animator develops and implements programs or activities of a community, humanitarian, spiritual and religious nature. He or she also provides information and guidance to staff, parents, and students with respect to religious beliefs and needs in terms of spiritual life and community involvement.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The occupational therapist works with parents and/or caregivers and others to assess if a student has difficulties with practical and social skills and recommends appropriate strategies in order to maximise the student’s potential when carrying out activities of daily living.