Mr. G. Self was the Headmaster when I went to Ringmer school in the 1950’s. Mrs Spong was the chief dinner lady. One day I stole Luther Birkins’ fountain pen (real ink) because I coveted it, my dad found out & Mr. Self put me over his knees in his office & spanked my bottom over my navy blue school knickers – Mrs Spong was there as a witness. Yes, it taught me that stealing is wrong & you get punished when (not if) found out!!!