We are thrilled to introduce Ernie, our new school dog! Ernie will be on site 2-3 days a week, always supervised, and based in staff areas. Student interactions will be carefully managed, and always optional. 

After careful planning, we believe Ernie will bring many benefits to our students, including:

> A calming presence

> Support for wellbeing and confidence

> Opportunities to develop empathy and responsibility

We look forward to the positive impact Ernie will have at Valence!