There are some new additions to the office staff at Cornerstone Christian School this year.

Very furry additions.

鈥淥ur school has introduced therapy bunnies this year,鈥� says Karen Kube, and administration assistant and education assistant at Abbotsford school. It all started when someone brought in their own rabbit for show and tell.

Heather Thiessen, the vice principal, saw the positive effect the visitor had on the students, and thought it would be a great thing to have bunnies in the school on a regular basis.

Kube has four lop-eared rabbits, arguably among the cutest of the rabbits, with their large, floppy ears.

They visit the school on a rotating basis, and Kube and Thiessen are the ones who mainly handle the bunnies and work them and the students. It鈥檚 been one of their favourite additions of the school, Kube said.

鈥淭he rabbits have been such a great addition to our school and students who come into the office having a bad day, leave smiling,鈥� she said. 鈥淎nd students love stopping by for a quick snuggle.鈥�

The bunnies are there if someone needs a bandage, has a tummy ache, or is just coming to the school for the first day.

鈥淭hey have helped many new students be excited to start a new school and help them learn that the office isn鈥檛 a scary place to be,鈥� Kube said.

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