Therapy Tortoise

Meet Our Special School Tortoise: Tortimer-Joey! 🐢

Hello everyone! My name is Tortimer-Joey, but you can also call me Tortellini or even Tortimus Maximus (that’s my superhero name!). I am the school’s very own therapy tortoise, and I come to visit St. Martin’s School every Monday, Wednesday and Friday with my human friend, Mrs. Lynes.

I am a marginated tortoise. I hatched from my egg on 17th November 2022, which means I’m 3 years old! I may be small, but I have a BIG personality.

I love munching on yummy snacks like: 

🥬 romaine lettuce

🥗 lamb’s lettuce

🥬 curly kale

🍓 and sometimes… a juicy strawberry!

I am very friendly and LOVE meeting new people, especially children. I like it when you gently stroke my shell and help give me my bath — it makes me feel fresh and happy!

I also love to explore and go on tiny adventures. Don’t be fooled… I can move faster than you think! I’m very good at hide and seek, and I love climbing too. Sometimes I’m so adventurous that I accidentally roll onto my back — oops! So keep an eye on me, little helpers!

I’m so excited to come to school and make lots of new friends. I can’t wait to see you soon!

Love,

💚 Tortimer-Joey 💚

💚 HOW TO HELP TORTIMER-JOEY

✔ Be gentle

✔ Use quiet voices

✔ Stroke his shell softly

✔ Always tell an adult if he flips over

✔ Remember he is a real animal with feelings