I suppose having four house master, a deputy head, and the Head ‘ licensed to cane’ meant there were likely to be more canings. We had just over 1,000 boys in those days , and I never totaled it up exactly , ( although the old boys have researched the punishment books) but it well exceeded your totals. On some days , several boys, especially for missing detention or smoking ….well 7 a week might be somewhat nearer , but still bit low , sometimes more , many more! I would have said (guesstimate) over five years ( excluding the sixth form where different rules applied) you must have had had a far better than even chance of being caned.
Whole Class Punisment82
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Picking Flowers3
Little as I was, she didn’t spare me, and by the time my smacking was done, I had a...
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School Day Memories6
Helen received four strokes and a few moments later appeared at the door red-faced and holding her bottom. Sandra...
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Georgina of the Fifth14
“It would have had to be favour in your case.” “That’s not the point! It’s a different question. If...
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Caning from of the Times51
Mr. Bracey-Wright.- The whipping took place after he had been 16 days in the infirmary. Had he recovered from...
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The Headmaster’s Study1
Boys guilty of serious misdemeanors or recidivism were sent to the Beak for a swishing. The Headmaster, Mr Henry...
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The Birch1
The ‘Isle of Man’ birch was, essentially, a group of canes bound together and, as such, bears almost no...
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Suspect Teacher who Meted out C.P in the 1950s2
Did they believe their actions were a genuine and justified part of their teaching technique which better allowed them...
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Corporal Punishment in Mixed Secondary Modern23
Teachers could do what they liked within reason and got parental backing in 99% of cases. ( My mum...