On Thursday March 19th, our junior learners will experience a 45 minute workshop run by the Christchurch City Council around keeping safe with dogs.

Some of our students have had little or no prior contact with a dog, or have had an unpleasant experience with a dog. This workshop will provide the opportunity to safely interact with a real dog, but alternatives will be offered to those who are afraid of dogs.

Children will learn:

• how to avoid being bitten by dogs

• the correct way to approach a dog they do not know

• the basic responsibilities of a dog owner

• the daily routine of an Animal Management Officer.

The New Zealand Institute of Animal Management (NZIAM) has endorsed this programme and aims to have an officer visit every school in New Zealand to educate students about dog safety.

The Dog Safety presentation has been updated to closely align with Levels One and Three of the Health and Physical Education sections of the 2007 New Zealand Curriculum.

Parents are most welcome to attend.

9:00: Rooms 7 and 8 workshop

9:45: Rooms 1, 2 and 3 workshop

We are working with the Christchurch City Council to run this workshop with our senior students next term and will keep you updated.