Primary 4/5 had a special visit from Dogs Trust on Friday 22nd March. Pupils were inspired to contact Alison Russell, Education Officer at the Dogs Trust in Glasgow to seek some information about how to care and look after a dog. The pupils have been reading novels for literacy in class which have been around the subject of dogs. They used their ICT and literacy skills and sent an email to Alison who replied to the children saying “Oh what lovely emails, they really brightened my day! And of course we would love to visit you all, how would Friday 22nd March suit you in the afternoon??”
Alison brought her dog Alfie along and pupils learned how to approach a dog, groom and care for a dog. They also thought about what dogs need to keep they healthy. Pupils also learned the importance of picking up after your dog and one pupil was pictured practising the scooping after pooping! They also learned about the fantastic work of the Dogs Trust and how they care for unwanted dogs and put these dogs in touch eith new owners. The pupils had a fantastic afternoon and received a certificate from Alison and Alfie.
