[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by jambutty

It was reported that the teacher angrily barged into the shop and demanded that the pupils get to school immediately.

'It was reported' - but only second hand. The newspaper reporter did not witness the event but merely reported heresay which was obtained from the shop owner. It would never stand up in a court of law (just ask Blazey - she'll tell you.)

IMO the teacher had every right to be dischuffed with the pupils.

Originally Posted by katex

Actually, Willow, if you remember, they delegated this job, in the main, to the prefects, which were also well respected ... LOL.

Yes indeed. Those were the good old days when it was an honour to be a prefect. We wore our badges with pride.

Originally Posted by jambutty

Much obliged but I have never claimed to know everything. Not being directly involved with the education of young children this one passed me by.

Some of us on the other hand are directly involved in education either as teachers or school governors or even spouse of the aforementioned and we do tend to know a teeny bit about it.