1960 – Mr Reeves was Added by Barbara Coleman The Headmaster. Cane for the boys. Slipper for the girls. A very fair-minded man.
Curl edge street primary school, Paignton
1964 – Mr Saunders Added by Nicola Brown Mr. Saunders was infamous for his use of the ruler. I was often the recipient of a ruler across my out stretched hand. He was also fond of throwing chalk and the duster.
I never had Mrs Spring but she was an excellent teacher. I was terrified of her.
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