Nursery provide a four-legged friend

Nursery provide a four-legged friend

Pennywell Early Years Centre have enlisted the help of an unlikely furry companion to keep the children’s morale high whilst they are not in school.

Doby the dog is usually in charge of looking after the Community Centre and Nursery. Despite his lack of sight Doby uses his nose to work out where he is going. Now that the children are at home, Doby is making the most of this quiet time to make some new friends in the nursery. Children have been urged to send virtual messages to Doby while they are not in nursery. Julie Ramshaw from Pennywell Early Years said: ‘he has kind paws and he is friendly and loyal’ as well as noting that ‘the children have responded really positively to establish friendships with Doby.’ Through this it has encouraged the families to keep in contact with the school in a fun way. Some of the messages from pupils were:

‘Hi Doby its Joey I’ve been doing lots of fun stuff at home with my family, here is some pictures of what i have been doing’ 

‘Hello Ava here. I’m missing you all so much especially all my lovely teachers and friends. Doby looks so cute. Here’s a few pictures and a big hello from me. Can’t wait to see you all and meet our new friend Doby.’

“Darla wanted to give Doby a high five and she said she’s ‘missing everyone but having a fun time at home with mammy doing lots of fun learning and activities everyday’”

‘To Doby, I will be your friend. I hope you like shimmer and shine like I do Lots of love Ida xx’

Doby has also been communicating with the students on the nursery’s notice board and has most recently given out his ten top tips for staying safe and happy at home.