The Prep classroom was overrun with teddy bears on Tuesday 19th November when the Teddy Bear Hospital visited the school! The students brought their own teddies to school to act as ‘patients’ during the visit, with medical students on a rural placement program with Queensland Rural Medical Education (QRME) talking about things such as broken bones, casts, staying injury free and healthy eating. The Prep students rotated around a number of activities throughout the afternoon which also included using bandages on their teddy bears!

The main aim of the Teddy Bear Hospital program is to familiarise children to health care environments and medical treatments in a fun and interactive way! By creating a positive interaction between the child and the 'Teddy Doctor', the Teddy Bear Hospital aims to overcome fears and anxieties children may hold concerning the hospital environment. The program also plays a pivotal role for health professionals in developing the unique interactive skills required to engage successfully with children.