A Shropshire schoolboy who had such severe arachnophobia he would not stay in a room if he saw a spider’s web, has been cured thanks to a special birthday party and a giant helping of school spirit.
Samuel Barr-Ellis, who is a pupil in Year 2 at Bellan House in Oswestry, asked his parents for an exotic animal party, for his seventh birthday, with as many large spiders as possible.
But Samuel was adamant it was something he wanted to do, as some of his friends, who are also his classmates, had similar fears and he hoped the party would help them too. Wanting to ensure Samuel had a positive experience and finding someone who put education and animal welfare at the centre of what they do, Jo booked Simon Airey who runs Shrewsbury based Corner Exotics for the party which took place afterschool in a private room at The Townhouse in Oswestry on 20 January 2023.
Jo added:"Seeing a little boy who was so scared on spiders holding a tarantula and encouraging his friends to do the same was just wonderful. After the party was over, a I asked him how he managed to be so brave he said simple Mummy, I just remembered the importance of courage and resilience like we learn at school and also a technique we were taught to help us deal with emotions we don’t want.
“It does not surprise me Samuel wanted to have his entire class at his birthday party as they are all good friends and I loved hearing how the values that we bring alive in school were shown to be understood so well beyond the school gate and indeed whilst having so much fun!"
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