Murphy-Our School Dog! (By Tudor Yr4)
Initial parent information regarding our school therapy dog
Murphy is our school dog. Our children at Moston Fields love Murphy and he is always lots of fun.
What are the benefits of a school dog?
- A calming effect on pupils, particularly those with behavioural or learning difficulties
- Encouraging expression and participation in more withdrawn children
- Fostering a sense of responsibility
- Improved behaviour, attendance and concentration, reduced stress and improved self- esteem
- Motivating pupils to think and to learn
- 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 lower achievers
- Helping children build confidence in reading
This is Murphy with his best friend, Noodles.
Murphy with his pack of doggy friends
Murphy being popular with the schoolchildren!
Murphy after a long day of work
Murphy's First Day at Moston Fields
Murphy at Miss O'Hara's house ready for his first day in school (where he will be hanging out in Mrs Buchanan's office!)
