Yogi Update

Foundation Update

Students had their first interaction with Yogi during a language experience this week. They were learning to apply their phonemic knowledge to help them decode words, blending the sounds together to read the word. The focus word was ‘pat’ and who better to pat then a lovely fluffy dog! Yogi had an amazing time meeting all Foundation students and getting lots of pats and cuddles. 

1/2 Update

Yogi has settled well in the 1/2 learning space. He spends some time each Friday morning bonding with the staff and letting out his extra energy before the students arrive. On the mat, Yogi shows whole body listening and often goes to his bed when the students come and sit down. Students love having Yogi in the learning space and laugh at his antics throughout the day. He often gets involved in the morning routine sniffing around their nude food, which we need to keep out of Yogi's way or otherwise he would eat it all! Jason from 1/2 D shared his thoughts, saying "We like Yogi in 1/2 because he is cute and funny!" 

3/4 Update

Every Monday, Yogi becomes a member of the 3/4 learning space. During literacy lessons, he has been helping students improve their fluency by attentively listening to them as they read aloud. He has also been an excellent model of how to relax after lunch during guided meditation. Currently, a small group of students are training to be part of Yogi's pack. They've learnt how to set up Yogi's station in the space and are onto the challenge of learning how to take him on engaging, yet controlled walks at lunch time. 

5/6 Update

It has been such a pleasure to have Yogi in the learning space each Wednesday. Students have been extremely excited to spend time with him, and are assisting his development as a wellbeing dog, by following all the rules required when interacting with him. Yogi is happy to join in with activities, or just provide support to students at other times. He has been able to work comfortably in a range of different spaces with all different students. Students very much look forward to working with Yogi throughout the year.