Remembering Woody
2nd July 2016 – 22nd September 2025
Woody began his work as a Dog Mentor at 12 weeks old and gave all his nine years to working as a therapy dog. In that time, he has been a companion to the pupils and staff, as well as being a much loved, family pet. Woody also raised his fellow Dog Mentors Luna and Mabel, showing them what it meant to be a companion to our pupils.
In his time, Woody has met Ofsted, watched chicks hatch with the pupils, spent hours in the woodland exploring with the pupils and spent many happy, cosy moments snuggled by their feet as they worked. He has listened to stories, sniffed their amazing work and checked pockets in the hope of a biscuit.
Woody did amazing things such as give pupils who find it hard to talk the confidence to use their voice, or help distressed and angry souls to feel calm again. However, he also made the everyday things shine and it was often the gentle stroke as he passed or the smiles he received as he walked up to people, the resting of his head on a knee or the feel of his wet nose in your ear that made his presence truly felt.
Thank you, beautiful Woody.
