Teen shepherd arrives with pet sheep at school to collect GCSE results

22 Aug 2025 • 1:43 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • GCSE student Milly Johnson was accompanied by her pet sheep, Kevin, when collecting her results at Tarleton Academy in Lancashire.
  • Johnson, a young shepherd, brought her "best friend" Kevin, a four-year-old North Ronaldsay sheep, for moral support.
  • She stated that Kevin's "chilled" demeanour helped calm her nerves during the results collection.
  • Kevin reportedly accompanies Johnson almost everywhere, having previously attended her prom wearing a matching halter.
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