Our Wellbeing Animals
Our wellbeing animals play an important role in the development of students, both academically and socially. The benefits of having animals in the classroom include:
engagement and itneraction between students, animals and curriculum
understanding of animal biology and behaviours
caregiving and responsibility
increased empathy
awareness of laws and regulations
companionship
Raya
Raya is our resident wellbeing staff member -a black Groodle who comes to us via Dogs Connect. Raya enjoys sepnding time in classrooms learning and interacting with students, as well as being out in the yard during break times.
Noodle
Noodle is a Stimsons Python who resides in in our senior building. He enjoys sleeping, eating and all of the attention he can get from our students.
Jet
Jet is our resident turtle. He enjoys spending time in our Grade 2/3 classroom and teaches our students all about reptile care.
Lizard
Our lizard is a Central Bearded Dragon who loves to laze in the sun and enjoys being out and about amongst student learning.
Spiny Leaf Insects
Our spiny leaf insects to promote a sense of calm and focus amongst our students. The fragile nature of these creatures encourages our students to develop their sense of care and compassion. When they're not chewing on gumleaves int their enclosure, they can regulary be spotted out and about in our learning areas.