Although that usually meant the mere submission of their infamous names to the Deputy, so they could be called out of class and caned later, there were occasions when she needed to be there. This might occur if a boy protested his charge and disputed her judgment – which was not often it seems, as such might have been taken for cowardice.
On these occasions she witnessed the canings. Further, additional strokes could ensue if the offender had been disrespectful to her or threatened her. no wonder we weren’t too keen on girls back then!!