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Once a week, two friendly therapy dogs, Archie and Zorro, visit a group of young people as part of the Pets As Therapy charity. These gentle, well-trained dogs bring comfort,...
At BMS we take the Wellbeing of Staff very seriously. We all know that teaching is a very rewarding job but it can also be extremely challenging at times and anything we can all...
We are delighted to welcome the charity Pets As Therapy to Bushey Meads School. Archie (a Springer Spaniel) and Zorro (a Border Collie) are both trained to be calm and responsive...
In line with the school’s renewed focus on strengthening our culture and ethos based around our mantra of Our School Has a Mind to Be Kind and the three simple rules of Be...
On behalf of the year 10 Prince’s Trust students and staff I would like to say an enormous THANK YOU for all your donations, ticket and cake purchases and all round support. Our...
One of the highlights of my week last week was when I met with Year 8 student Travis and Learning Assistant Mr Smith (pictured here in my office) to discuss the opportunity to...
Marking its 22nd anniversary, the Mental Health Foundation aimed to raise awareness of the impact of ‘loneliness’ on our mental health and the practical steps we can take to...
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 and to tackle this year’s theme of loneliness, we delivered the first ever BSJT Charity Stand Up Concert in coordination with Mr...
We are really fortunate to have such a great PE and Health Faculty at BMS led by Mr Cartledge who took the main School Assemblies all week in the lead up to our annual Fun Run on...
Once a week, two friendly therapy dogs, Archie and Zorro, visit a group of young people as part of the Pets As Therapy charity. These gentle, well-trained dogs bring comfort, companionship, and emotional support to the children they meet.
Archie, a calm and affectionate English Springer, and Zorro, an energetic and playful border collie, have been making a big difference in the lives of those they visit. The dogs’ visits help to create a safe and welcoming space where young people can feel relaxed, express themselves and build confidence.
The sessions are a chance for the young people to bond with the dogs, whether through petting, playing, or simply enjoying their company. Research has shown that interacting with therapy animals can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, and increase social engagement. For many, the dogs provide a sense of comfort, helping them to open up and feel more at ease in a therapeutic setting.
Each week, the duo brings a little bit of joy and a lot of healing, offering support to those who need it most. Archie and Zorro’s visits are more than just a chance to meet two wonderful dogs—they are a reminder of the power of animals to make a positive impact on mental health and well-being.
