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Bodhi, News

Bodhi Day, and Bodhi’s New Uniform

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

Bodhi, News

Bodhi Day is Coming!

Woof! I am so excited for next Friday—it’s going to be Bodhi Day in school! Even better… it’s nearly my very first birthday in the Easter holidays. I think that definitely calls for extra tail wags!

The children will be doing lots of fun activities all about me (I do love being the centre of attention) with plenty of chances to be creative and have fun.

I can’t wait for Mrs Engleman to teach everyone how to use pastels to draw pictures of me. I’m very curious to see all your amazing, colourful artwork – will you draw my nice wet nose? My floppy ears? I love the portrait that Mrs Engleman has done as an example.

I’ve also heard a very pawsome idea from the School Council! They would love everyone who wants to bring in donations for the RSPCA, to help other animals who need care, cuddles and kindness – just like me.

It’s going to be such a fun and special day. I’ll be ready with my biggest woofs, waggiest tail and lots of excitement! Love,Bodhi

News, Parent Partnership, SEN

What’s Happening at SEND Central in April?

Every Wednesday morning term time there is a preschool playgroup for SEND that alternates between York Inspirational Kid’s, Portage and Raise York Parent champion led.

Monday 13th April 1pm- 2pm – Understanding the Early Help Short Breaks Application Process – The window for early help short breaks applications is open in April – this will be a helpful session for anyone who is looking to apply for this and wants any further information or advice.

Monday 20th April 1pm-2pm School Wellbeing Service drop in- This will be a helpful session for parents or carers to explore ways to support their child’s emotional wellbeing with the school wellbeing service.

Friday 24th April 1pm- 2pm Barriers to school attendance – An information session led by the Educational Psychology Team around understanding barriers to school attendance and how to support your child or young person when they are experiencing significant barriers to school engagement.

Think Together Workshops

Wednesday 15th April 10-11.30 Exam Stress

This workshop has been designed to support parents/carers to learn more about what stress is and how exam stress may present in young people at this time of year. Think Together will provide information, resources and strategies to help you support your young person over the exam period. This workshop is recommended for parents/carers with young people in year 11 and 13.

Wednesday 22nd April 10am- 11.30am Introduction to Sensory Differences Workshop.

This workshop has been designed to help parents/carers develop an understanding of sensory differences in young people. Think Together will provide information about common challenges with sensory differences and provide some strategies and tips to help you support your young person.

Wednesday 29th April 2026 10am- 11.30am Self Esteem Workshop.

A workshop to support parents/carers to learn more about self-esteem, how low self-esteem can present in young people and how parents/carers can support a young person when they may be experiencing low self-esteem. No need to book.

**Please Note Over the 2 week Easter Holiday period on Monday’s and Fridays the regular reception drop in will be closed**York SEND Central Team

Please see below the weekly timetables for April – you can scroll through the slideshow and click to enlarge.

Bodhi, News

Our First Bodhi Kindness Award

This week we gave out the very first Bodhi Kindness Award, and I got to help give it out. I was wagging my tail a lot because it was very exciting! I was not surprised at all that it went to D in Year 4 though, because she is always really kind.

D always thinks about other people and makes sure everyone feels included. She is a really good friend and she is always helping others if they need it. I see her doing kind things a lot, like checking if people are okay and making sure nobody is left out. If kindness had a smell, I think D would sniff it out straight away!

I think she is the perfect person to get the first kindness award because she shows what being kind looks like every day. If I had a basket of treats, I would definitely give her one. Well done, D! 🐾Bodhi