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I have been very busy lately listening to children read. All this reading has given me an idea.

Over the summer, I am setting all the children at Fishergate a special challenge – to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge at the library. Reading is one of my favourite things to listen to, although chasing tennis balls is still my favourite thing to do!

Happy reading, everyone!Love from 🐶Bodhi

Woof! I think I must be growing up because Mrs Clarke says I’m getting old enough to start coming to assembly again. I’m very excited to see everyone, although apparently I’m leaving quite a lot of black Labrador glitter (humans call it hair!) wherever I go. Sorry about that – I like to think it’s my way of making sure nobody forgets I’ve been there!

This half term I have set everyone an OPAL Challenge. I’d like all the children at Fishergate to:

🐾 Be kind to someone
🐾 Include someone in a game
🐾 Try something new at playtime

I’ve seen so many amazing things happening during OPAL playtimes already, and I know lots of you are brilliant at helping others join in. Sometimes trying something new can feel a bit scary (I know that feeling when I have to learn a new trick!), but that’s how we grow and learn. I’ll be keeping my eyes and floppy ears open to spot children taking on my challenge. I can’t wait to hear about the new games, friendships and adventures you have at playtime!Bodhi 🐾

Woof! I am feeling very proud of myself because during the half-term holiday I learnt a brand-new trick – rolling a dice! Sometimes I give it a gentle nudge with my nose and sometimes I use my paws. It took lots of practice (and a few tasty treats helped too!) but I kept trying and got better and better. I am very excited because soon I will be able to help the children play games by rolling the dice for them. I can’t wait to show off my new skill and be part of the fun. Until then, I’ll keep practising and making sure I don’t get distracted by squirrels, tennis balls or any snacks that might mysteriously appear nearby! Bodhi 🐾

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I really loved it when the firefighters came to visit Early Years. I enjoyed seeing the big fire engine and learning about how firefighters help people. I was very impressed with all of the children too — they listened so carefully, asked brilliant questions, and showed fantastic behaviour. I think they were all superstars! Pawfectly exciting and fun!”

I hope that you all have a pawsome half term holiday. Lots of love from your school dogBodhi xx

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I had a very important weekend because I passed my latest training course for adolescent dogs! My humans said I did really well, and I was very proud of myself (especially because there were treats involved).

I practised staying still while Tina walked away from me — which is VERY hard when you love people as much as I do. I also worked on leaving tasty treats on the floor without gobbling them up straight away (possibly the hardest challenge ever), and I even managed to walk past other dogs without pulling on my lead to say hello.

I’m getting better every week, although Tina says I still need to keep practising some of these things. Apparently “perfectly behaved Labrador” takes time! 🐾Love from Bodhi

I LOVE OPAL playtimes because there are so many exciting things to sniff and explore. I am getting much better at chilling in the playground and I really enjoy lying in the sunshine getting lots of strokes and attention from everyone.

My favourite thing is watching the children zoom around while I supervise calmly like a very important dog… although I do like catching the balls they throw for me! In this photo I am with two of my amazing Year 5 human friends who look after me, give me lots of fuss and make sure I stay out of trouble… most of the time! Bodhi

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Have you seen the amazing Bodhi Day display? It’s all me—every single picture! I look very handsome from every angle (as expected). I love walking past and spotting myself again…and again…and again. It makes me feel like a very important pup. Best display ever. A big tailwagging well done to all the incredibly talented artists for creating such brilliant drawings. The colours look amazing.

A special woof-out to Mrs Engleman for being such a skilled teacher and helping everyone create such pawsome work. I think you all deserve extra treats!Bodhi

Hi everyone, it’s me, Bodhi!

This week I got to listen to my first person reading in school — it was amazing! I was really impressed by how confident they were and how they could read all of the words so smoothly. I think I got a bit carried away with excitement… I might have left a little bit of slobber on the book (sorry about that!). But I just couldn’t help myself — it was such a good story!

I think I might be a bit better at finding tennis balls than I am at being still and listening to a story… but I will practise!Bodhi

Hi everyone, it’s me, Bodhi!

I had a very relaxing holiday and got to play with two of my best doggie friends – we had so much fun running around, chasing each other and having lots of sniffs and tail wags! I even had time for some cosy naps after all that playing.

I’m really glad to be back at school and have started learning how to roll a dice. I’ve been using my nose and giving it a little nudge – I think I’m getting the hang of it! When I do, I will be able to play some different games with the children.

Before I go, I just want to say – look at how talented Safa and Nyah are. I love their beautiful illustrations of me!

Bodhi

A big woofy thank you to Rosie and her Mum for making me this lovely bandana to wear at school. I feel so special wearing it, and I love looking just like the children in my uniform – it makes me feel like even more part of Fishergate! I didn’t think that was possible!

I feel very important today – can you believe that all of the children in school are drawing me? I’ve had lots of smiles and cuddles while wearing my bandana, and I’m very proud to show it off.

Thank you for your kindness and for thinking of me – it means a lot.

Lots of love and tail wags Bodhi