Annual School Entry Screening for Students begins in July

The Public Health Department of the Health Services Authority will, in July, commence its annual comprehensive School Entry Screening Programme for students entering government or private schools across the islands, including reception.

Each academic year, students enrolling in schools within the Cayman Islands for the first time must undergo a series of health assessments as part of the entry process. The screening programme includes growth and development assessment, vision and hearing screening, dental assessment, and vaccination administration.

Health screenings for all students will be at John Gray High School Medical Centre (nurse’s office) and the district clinics from 9th July to 15th August 2025. Appointment times will be provided directly to parents.

This initiative aims to ensure the holistic health and well-being of young learners, supporting students in achieving their full potential academically, socially, and physically.

This comprehensive screening programme further underscores the Public Health Department’s dedication to promoting the all-round development of the youth population by prioritising early detection and intervention.

Parents and guardians are required to accompany their child and take along the child’s immunisation record.

Appointments can be made online through a link provided by the school your child will be attending or from the Public Health Department.

Parents may have their child’s health screenings done privately; however, the doctor must complete the School Health Screening Forms provided by the Public Health Department.  

The completed forms should be submitted at the John Gray High School Medical Centre (nurse’s office) between 9th July and 15th August, from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Outside of these dates, the forms can be taken to the Public Health Clinic at the Smith Road Medical Centre. 

Following the screening or presentation of screening verification record, a health screening certificate will be issued, which must then be taken to the school the child will enter.

In Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, appointments for school entry screenings can be made by contacting Public Health Nurse Kedine Hyde at the Aston Rutty Medical Wing at 948-2243/244-7643.

Detailed information sheets for parents and guardians are available at the school’s screening location. For more information, please contact Nurse Carvell Bailey-Able at 323-0738 and 244-2648.

For more information on children’s immunisation, visit https://www.hsa.ky/public-health/child-immunisation