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Visit from Dr Tom Robson

15 March 2018 (by admin)

News from an action packed day with Dr Tom Robson

Pupils, parents and staff had a fabulous day with Dr Robson yesterday. Dr Tom had just returned from a lecturing tour in the Far East and New Zealand and enjoyed working in every classroom in the school. He helped the pupils develop their resilience, independence, empathy and ability to make the 'right' choices. On this visit Dr Tom was also accompanied by his therapy dog Jed. He visited every classroom and every our Collective Worship time. After school the staff had a special Science training session with Dr Tom and in the evening parents attended his workshop called 'Helping Children Sparkle'. One parent commented: "I particularly appreciated the really informative reminder of how we as parents could maybe change how we phrase our praise and encouragement of our children. It was delivered in a friendly, and humorous fashion, making it stick. It really emphasised to me what a huge difference we as parents can make in how our children are shaped to tackle life in the future. I'd certainly attend another of Dr Robson's sessions." Thank you Dr Tom and we look forward to seeing you again soon.