Netball: Girls' Pre-Season Training for selected pupils at King's, finishes 5:00pm
.jpg?command_1=resize&width_1=220 "A PUPdate from Guide Dogs on our Guide Dog puppy, Basil")
A PUPdate from Guide Dogs on our Guide Dog puppy, Basil...
Since we last wrote to you, Basil has improved further in his training and learnt lots of new things - we’ve spoken to his Puppy Development Advisor, Lucy, to find out how he’s getting on. Basil now wears the Guide Dogs puppy jacket while out on training walks. This jacket is useful for showing people that the puppy wearing it is in training and shouldn’t be distracted. It also helps pups get used to the feeling of something on their back in preparation for wearing a harness in the later stages of training.
Recently, Basil has been honing a new skill - his recall, on the free runs he’s been able to enjoy since receiving the last of his vaccinations. Lucy said that Basil’s recall is really good to both the whistle and his name being called and that his Puppy Raiser has reported no issues with this. Basil has been visiting towns, supermarkets and cafés and also attends his Puppy Raiser’s place of work regularly and is well behaved wherever he goes. He’s not fazed by bikes or prams and is happy using stairs and lifts when out. Lucy said that Basil loves meeting people and especially likes children but remains calm while enjoying a fuss. Well done, Basil!
Lucy told us that Basil has now started using buses regularly with his Puppy Raiser and is happy and confident when travelling on them. He’s also been to a train station to get used to the sights and sounds there to prepare him for his first train journey soon. Lucy describes Basil as a happy and laid-back pup who is doing well with his training so far. She said he’s lovely to live with and is adaptable - he’s recently been boarded out to another local Guide Dogs’ volunteer and settled into their home well. We think that Basil sounds like an absolute delight; a spirited pup who’s doing well with all his training, and clearly thriving in his loving home. We look forward to sending you Basil’s next report card soon.
.jpg "A PUPdate from Guide Dogs on our Guide Dog puppy, Basil")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "4th Form Arion girls supporting Taunton Open Door Women's Shelter")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A hugely successful Charity Christmas Fair")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "King's musicians put on a concert at the Glen Care Home")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A beautiful set of linocut cards for charity, created by Lilah, of King's Bruton scenes")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A packed theatre for the Blackford House Charity Film Night")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "5th Form Priory organised a charity duck race in aid of the Catalyst Foundation")
.jpeg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Priory L6th Form pupils held a bake sale to raise money for the Catalyst Foundation")
.JPG&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Great fun was had at the Priory House Charity Hockey Competition")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Pupils were generous in their support of the Brue Larder at our Harvest Service")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Boo did some busking with her flute to raise money for the Catalyst Foundation")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "This term our School Charity is the Catalyst Foundation")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A huge thank you to all in the King’s Bruton community who have contributed to BEAT this term")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Euan, Harry & Alasdair completed the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge in aid of Facial Palsy UK")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Throughout May, Liv, from L6th Form Wellesley, is running to raise funds for the RNLI")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "A super duper Arion charity fancy dress netball tournament")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Good fun was had by all at the Staff vs Pupils Charity Hockey Match")
.jpg&command_2=resize&height_2=85 "Our chosen charity for the summer term is BEAT")