He had taught previously at St Patrick’s College where he was Prefect of Discipline. He also taught Geography, History, and later Latin to Years 7 and 8, and introduced the study of Civics into the school curriculum. Students and parents remember him as a reliable and highly organised teacher and as an excellent sports coach. By his presence in the school as a long-serving teacher he has sought to find creative solutions to discipline and behavioural policy.
School Corporal Punishment History10
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Witnessed School Paddling11
That paddling was 30 years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I constantly replay it over...
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Punished for Bad School Report3
For me, the fear and threat of the strap would have detracted from all of those good things and...
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The Cane and the Double Standard43
There were obviously places in the UK where it was the case, and certainly individual schools where it was...
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A Lesson from History5
Miss M was a very small person in stature. I recall one day as a class (which numbered around...
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Tawse Protection Clothing15
Actually I believe some tawses in those days had metallic strips incorporated inside the leather to provide stability. If...
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Two of the Three R’s in 1956 5
When I started school, I had an elderly teacher who in my view should have been enjoying her pension...
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Paddles & Other Impliments 6
My actually favorite paddling instrument at home in the USA was (is?) the hairbrush. Any hairbrush with a flat...
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School Corporal Punishment History32
Thirdly, I know there’s at least one Scotchie on the list – so I thought he might be...