We are excited to announce that the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program will be visiting our school to help support our students’ mental health.
A visit with a Therapy Dog can:
- Calm
the nervous system
- Promotes
physical and emotional health - reduce stress
- Release
of endorphins (“feel-good hormones”)
- Decrease
loneliness
- Help
increase social interaction
- Improve
mood
- And it’s fun!!
Each dog comes with a trainer, and each dog is tested for
suitability (temperament, sociability, ability to follow the handler’s lead,
cleanliness, etc.) prior to being accepted for the program.
Our first visit will be on May 7th, 12:15 – 1:15
pm, in Rm. 115.
The sign-up form will be emailed to students.
*Students may only sign up during their lunch or spare period.
Additional notes for students:
Students can sign up for a 5-min. time slot.
3 students per dog, per time slot.
Please come on time (we may not be able to accommodate late
arrivals).
School bags must be left on the table (supervised by school staff) outside the Therapy Dog room.
Questions?
Please email Mrs. Rosenberg at stephanie.rosenberg@yrdsb.ca