Huggy Wuggy - Parental Information
There have been rising concerns nationally about a horror game character called Huggy Wuggy. There are multiple risks that can arise from children and young people being exposed to frightening content before they are prepared including- Added anxiety and stress – Children and young people are still growing and learning. They may not be at a level of emotional maturity that would be able to process frightening content, even if it is intentional. Horror games could hamper that growth by creating unnecessary anxiety and stress. Intrusive thoughts – Everyone has the ‘thing that goes bump in the night.’ If children play this game or watch it, the Boogeyman could easily be replaced with characters like Huggy Wuggy. This could cause children to lose focus or sleep and could interrupt family rest cycles. New fears – The manipulation of child-friendly items into threatening characters exploits the sense of security a child would feel around these things. They may suddenly be terrified of something that had never been a worry before. Top Tips for helping the child or young person in your care If your child hasn’t mentioned Huggy Wuggy or Poppy Playtime, don’t name it. You may pique their curiosity which in turn could lead to them searching out the content for themselves on platforms they might have access to. If you hear a child in your care mention Huggy Wuggy, pause and remain calm. It could be that they have overheard conversation about in school or online, it doesn’t necessarily mean they have viewed content or have a full understanding of who Huggy Wuggy is. Ask them about the content they enjoy watching online, and if anything they’ve seen has ever made them or their friends upset or scared. If they have seen anything upsetting, reassure them that they are safe. It’s important children know they can come and speak to you without fear of judgement. If necessary, ask them to show you the video or game, and follow appropriate reporting procedures if you are concerned. If you see content on social media or in the news regarding Huggy Wuggy or Poppy Playtime, think before you share it publicly. It may be more helpful to share a credible article with practical advice privately, e.g. through private messaging. Talk about Trusted Adults to teach young people about the importance of seeking help if something worries or upset them. If your child is having nightmares or is anxious about something they’ve watched, it’s important to have a conversation about expressing their feelings.
Y4 Swimming
Year 4 have had a great morning! They used their money they made from making and selling snapbands at the the market enterprise to pay for an extra fun swim! We had a fun hour in the pool and everyone really enjoyed themselves. This was also the third and final item on our class Bucket List!
Reception Class - Picture News
In Picture News this morning the children in Reception designed posters to stop people from flushing wet wipes down the toilet.
Wake Up Wednesday - Equality Online
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Y2 - Trip to Bowland Wild Boar Park
Year 2 had a fantastic time at Bowland Wild Boar Park.
Y5 - Progressive Sports
Year 5 decided to use the money they had made from selling lemonade in Nurture to pay for an afternoon with James from Progressive Sports. They have absolutely loved their afternoon of Diamond Cricket and Dodgeball.
Witton Park Athletics
The gang at Witton Park athletics and our podium winners Marnin and Mansion- well done! Thank you to all the children for taking part in this annual event and to everyone's patience in us getting back after car park gridlock! A big thank you to Miss Meagher, Mrs Skinner and Miss Evans for giving their time to enable the children to attend!
Sun Safety!
Temperatures are set to rise today and for the rest of the week. Please ensure your child comes to school with sun-cream on and has a sunhat or cap to wear. Please ensure they have their water bottle in school so we can keep them hydrated.
Y4 Computing - Effective Searching
Today in computing, Y4 looked at Effective Searching. They used the search engine Google to find lots of information!
Wake up Wednesday - Steam
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Food Glorious Food!
Today we had curry with rice and naan bread for dinner. Our pudding was gingerbread with strawberry delight. Thank you to Mrs Stuttard and the team for providing our lovely, nutritious lunches!
Reception Class Transition Afternoons.
Our new Reception children have joined us for three transition afternoons this week, and what fun we had! The children were able to explore their new environment, meet their new teachers and each other, and take part in lots of fun games and activities. We can’t wait to see you all again in September!
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