New buddy bench helps students make new friendsKris Boult Turuturu school students try out their new friendship seatLonely days and feeling left out will soon be a thing of the past at Turuturu School. But this is not just any piece of outdoor furniture, this is a friendship or buddy bench. Kris Boult Turuturu School Principal Richard Bradley (at back), Dianne Bourke and Brenda Fleming are hoping lonely children at the school will be a thing of the past. READ MORE:* Buddy bench finds new friends* Making friends is easy with the buddy bench from the New Plymouth Red Cross"Some children don't want to tell a teacher about being bullied so this can be a a non-verbal way of asking for help. Turuturu School principal Richard Bradley was impressed with the bench and was extremely grateful for the donation.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2018 20:26 UTC