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Hollybank Primary School, Monkstown, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim

Assistance Dogs NI

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY?

Some of the benefits of animal assisted therapy include:

  • Improve motor skills
  • Improved balance
  • Increased focus and attention
  • Increased self-esteem, self- confidence
  • Reduced anxiety, grief and isolation
  • Increased trust, empathy
  • Greater self-control
  • Improved social skills
  • Reduced need for medication
 

Dear Hollybank Family,

Oh boy, do I love chewing things at the minute! Don’t leave anything within my reach because I will eat it! I’m proud to say I have eaten three leads but this week I have decided things in the bin are tastier! My Mum has posted my latest training video ๐Ÿ™ˆ, I’m really proud as I made loads of mistakes last week at school. This week I’ve learned more and did really well. PS that’s my brother and sister in the video! 

Lots of Love

Marshall

 

 

 

Marshall's Diary

My new family ๐Ÿ˜
My new family ๐Ÿ˜
 
Weekly Wiggle
Weekly Wiggle
 
Cuddle Time
Cuddle Time
 
Have to wear our painting aprons!
Have to wear our painting aprons!
 
I am handsome in red!
I am handsome in red!
 
P1 is so hard!
P1 is so hard!
 
Visiting the Junior Hive
Visiting the Junior Hive
 
School days
School days
 
My new uniform
My new uniform
 
My first haircut
My first haircut
 
Do you recognise me?
Do you recognise me?
 
Tired out!
Tired out!
 
I love my new P1 friends!
I love my new P1 friends!
 
I promise I'm not giving away the answers!
I promise I'm not giving away the answers!
 
Our boy graduated! Congratulations!
Our boy graduated! Congratulations!