REDLANDS College has welcomed a furry new staff member named Hero as the school looks to boost the physical and emotional well-being of students in term two.
The eight-week old labradoodle will be available to all staff and students at the college's new well-being precinct.
The school decided to invest in the dog after spending six months researching the value that support pets could provide to the school community.
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His name was decided on after a public Facebook vote which received more than 200 suggestions ranging from Muddie, after the school mascot, to Liqourice and Saint.
The school settled on the name Hero as a promise of the work he will be doing in the college community.
He will be trained and handled by a member of staff.
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