TWO Sunraysia schools have welcomed furry faces to campus this year, hoping to provide extra support to students as they return to the classroom.

Merbein P-10 College and Mildura West Primary School kicked off Term 1 by introducing new canine staff members, Rahni and Jett, to students.

Merbein P-10 wellbeing support officer Steph Pitt said Rahni was the school's therapy dog.

"We wanted her to p...