There has been a lot of discussion lately about the existence of the tawsing stool. Did such an item really exist or is it simply a concoction of those same immature and demented entities that invented the golden biscuit, golden rivet, Jacari bat and mixed p.e classes?
Is there any reliable historical evidence to prove that the tawsing stool actually existed and what is the first recorded case of a tawsing stool ever being used?
I know some schools delay corporal punishment a day or two, or a note has to be signed first...
How much influence Britain had on corporal punishment policy in Australian schools is an interesting question to begin...
“If I had attended King’s school during the period you were there I’m not sure how I would have...
They did not need to. Gym shorts do not provide much protection if your bottom was the intended target...
After the punishment was administered you were given permission to stand up, the cane was placed back in the...
What is appropriate though? I considered punishments like lines or detentions worse than CP. Another child (‘A’) might consider...
Even though this wasn’t true, as I’ve already mentioned. However, she nodded approvingly: “Damn right – your parents did...
Scotch College, Melbourne. I should say straight away that this particular school has had a number of histories written...