A child's best friend

A child’s best friend

PHOTO: Claire Laing

“I have had many animals over the years and when we considered getting a new puppy, I asked my lovely new HOC (Head of Campus, Nikki Malcomess) if I could bring it into school as a school dog, bringing joy and perhaps acting as a therapy dog to the children,” says Monica.

Generation Schools Hermanus has welcomed a new addition to their team: Jasmine, a Toy Poodle puppy, to help pupils deal with anxiety and stress. Owned by one of the high school lecturers, Monica White, Jasmine began her introduction at the school on 25 January and has already brought great joy to staff and children alike.

Arriving at the school as a 10-week-old puppy in January, Monica says that Jasmine has settled well. “All the children have had the opportunity to meet Jasmine and ask as many questions as they want. The most popular question is, ‘Why is she so cute?’”

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