Student Support
Wellbeing Dog - Introducing Kevin
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the Dogs Connect Program and have introduced a wellbeing dog to our school. This is a whole school wellbeing program and our school wellbeing dog, Kevin, will become a much loved and important member of our community.
About the program
Dogs Connect are supporting us with the implementation of the program very gradually, thoroughly and considerately. We encourage anyone who would like to know more about this program to look through their website link: https://dogsconnect.net.au.
We are thrilled to introduce Kevin, our Wellbeing Dog, and have a team of staff leading this program.
We would also like to assure the community that this program will not involve anyone who does not wish to be involved. We know that this work will have a really positive impact on many people in our community, and we acknowledge and respect that connection with our wellbeing dog offered on a great variety of levels.
Policies and documents
Seven Proven Impacts a Wellbeing Dog has on a School
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Increase connectedness for staff and students in our school community.
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Decrease anxiety for the majority of staff and students within our school.
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Help students feel ready to learn when in class with our wellbeing dog.
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Be an extraordinarily powerful teaching tool for teachers.
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Help build empathy, awareness and emotional literacy in our school.
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Teach the entire community how to regulate emotions and reactivity.
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Help staff and students recognise cues of safety when engaged in social and emotional interactions.
All about Kevin
I am a 4-year-old Golden Labrador x Retriever.
My fur Mum and Dad breed dogs used for victims in court, as support whilst they are giving their statements.
I've grown up around 5 children and love playing with other dogs. Although I'm not so fond of cats, as when I went to say hello to my neighbouring cat, he swiped me and hissed at me. We haven't been friends since.
Being a Lab Retriever x, I get the best of both breeds. I have my silly playful moments as a lab with 'zoomies', I love my food, although I won't take food off a bench or out of your hand (please be mindful), and my retriever side is my calm, relaxed side (Mum says that's the sensible Kevin).
I like toys, but I'm not one to play fetch. I just like to walk around and show everyone. I like going for walks, having a run off-lead and if there is water about, I will definitely go for a swim.
I am at Pakenham Secondary college every Tuesday and Thursday during term time.