Our School Dogs

Lollie and Bonnie are our school dogs. When they are not at school they live with Ms d’Archambaud.  

There are many benefits to having a school dog, including:

•  a calming effect on pupils, particularly those with behavioural or learning difficulties

• improved behaviour and concentration, reduced stress and improved self-esteem

• encouraging expression and participation in more withdrawn children 

• fostering a sense of responsibility

• motivating pupils to think and to learn, as most children have a high level of natural interest in, enthusiasm for and enjoyment of animals

•  encouraging respect and thereby improving pupils’ relationships with each other, parents and teachers

• teaching children to nurture and respect life

• helping work undertaken with the most vulnerable children, and educational improvements with low achievers

• helping children build confidence in reading.

Please see the separate article link below:

Guardian Article - 'Dogs Listen to Children's Reading' 

Lollie and Bonnie spend most of the day sleeping in the office but do visit classrooms if requested. The Year 6 Prefects take the dogs for a walk at lunchtime in our forest school area. If you have any concerns at all please contact the school office and ask to speak to Ms d’Archambaud.

Here is our Dogs Risk Assessment