Dogs Connect Program

Dear Belmont High School community members,

We are excited to announce that we are about to launch the Dogs Connect program in our school. This is a whole school wellbeing program which will see the introduction of a wellbeing dog in our community. Our school wellbeing dog will become a much loved and important member of our community. The Dogs Connect program will support us in implementing this very gradually, thoroughly, and considerately. At this stage we encourage anyone who would like to know more about this program to look through the website link below: https://dogsconnect.net.au We are very excited to be introducing our wellbeing dog in the near future. We have a team of staff who will lead this program. We look forward to sending more information in the coming term. We would also like to assure the community that this program will not involve anyone who does not wish to be involved. And that we have made a sound risk assessment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students with allergies and/or fears. 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 will be offered on a great variety of levels. Our wellbeing dog will be introduced very slowly to the school and you will receive further information if the dog will be in your child’s class at any stage. If you have any further questions or concerns, please see the FAQ attached or contact Monica Godde on monica.godde@education.vic.gov.au.