At seven the following morning we were all stood in our uniforms in front of our beds when our housemistress walked in with our house perfect.
She started to walk down the side opposite me checking beds and wardrobes and uniforms.
As she came to the end bed she stopped, looked at the girl, and tutted.
Then she turned her around and gave her two hard smacks that echoed around the room.
The rest of us passed inspection but poor Janet was in tears.
During December of that first term, several girls in my class had been punished.
Two had been caned at the prefects meeting