The School Mentor Dog - BOW 

We have a school dog called Bow. She comes to school with Mrs Yates on some days. You will see her first thing in the morning and at the end of the school day at the school gate, working with Mrs Smith in the nurture nest, around school working with individual pupils and hearing children read.

Children can benefit educationally and emotionally, increase their understanding of responsibility and develop empathy and nurturing skills through contact with a dog. The pupils learn to stay safe around dogs and look after the dog's well-being. In addition to these benefits, children take great enjoyment from interaction with a dog.  

You will receive a consent letter when your child starts school asking for permission to interact with the school dog. If you have any questions, please speak to the class teacher, trained Dog Mentor staff or Mrs Yates.  

School Staff Dog Mentor Trained 

Mrs Yates                  Mrs Porter

Mrs Swift                      Mrs Beevers

Mrs O'Toole                  Mrs Smith

Mrs Sheridan

What the children say about Bow. 

I always had a fear of dogs and Bow helped me to overcome that. Eleanor
 
I love caring for animals. I am gentle. I know how to approach dogs when they are excited, scared or confused. I always ask before I touch a dog to make sure it is safe. Myah
 
I would like to be a Dog Monitor because I do not have a dog at home. Ben
 
I am very calm. I don't shout. I am patient. I have a love of dogs. Lilly
 
I love working with dogs as I am quite a stressed person and animals calm me down. I have never had a dog before so I would love to spend time with Bow. 

 

Here is a short video on how to stay safe around Bow and ensure she remains happy too. https://youtu.be/yFaQrxPSF7A

Bow Award Presentation

Updated: 09/02/2024 1.00 MB