Please come and say hello to our Wellness Dog, Patch!

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Here at Christ the King School, Beaconsfield, we have identified an increase in the percentage of students who are exhibiting signs of anxiety and other social and emotional concerns.

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A Wellness Dog will become another strategy that we can draw upon in order to reduce the level of anxiety in our students.

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The benefits of a Wellness Dog at school are endless. They can reduce stress, anxiety, depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise and playfulness and even improve your cardiovascular health. Caring for a dog can help children grow up more secure and active while providing valuable companionship.

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The intentions of the Wellness Dog are to try and reduce and alleviate the amount of stress, anxiety and other social and emotional concerns, and develop a sense of belonging within our children at Christ the King School. We as a school, are doing everything we can to help lower the impact of these conditions by having a Wellness Dog at school. We know pets are kind, nonjudgmental and a great companion to share and care with. Our Wellness Dog, Patch will always be your friend.

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