Was anyone caned / strapped on both the bottom and hands at school? If so, which was worse? I was caned on both the hand and the bottom at school although I have never felt the strap. Unquestionably the strokes across the bottom were the most painful. In fact, without exaggeration I would go so […]
The Headmistresses Discarded Slipper
In the late 1960s, Fiona who was in her last year at school, got into a heated exchange with another girl, when a small corridor window was broken. The girl reported Fiona to the deputy headmistress, Miss Townsend, who told the girl she wanted to see Fiona at 4pm. At 4pm Fiona walked down the […]
The Head Mistresses Discarded Slipper
In the late 1960s, Fiona my wife, who was in her last year at school, got into a heated exchange with another girl, when a small corridor window was broken. The girl reported Fiona to the deputy headmistress, Miss Townsend, who told the girl she wanted to see Fiona at 4pm. At 4pm Fiona walked […]
Miss Caulsan Scene 3
I trembled and shook. “Oh, please, Miss,” I murmured, but my voice was so soft I could scarcely hear it myself. Tears had gathered in my eyes and a blinked them back furiously. I couldn’t let Miss Caulsan see me cry. I was twelve years old now. A big boy. “Buck up, Roger,” I said […]
Discipline in Helston Grammar 1964
Some while ago I posted the complete and unexpurgated press report from the Cornishman newspaper of the very real and very severe clothes brush spanking of two sixth formers. I know the story was ‘old’ but it didn’t attract a single reply from other forum contributors. The News Report SIXTH FORM boys who had a […]
Margaret Dawlish’s Cane
Every lunchtime on Mondays, Headmaster Brian Hastings held a meeting with his Head Boy, Colin Kent, and Head Girl, Emily Montrose, to discuss school business. The meeting drew to a close with the headmaster asking if there was any other business. The two students, always keen to get away for their lunch, shook their heads. […]