Year 5 pupils and teachers stepped back in time to experience a day at school in the Victorian era. Dressed for the occasion and wielding canes, Mrs Sanderson and Mrs Deane ensured that strict discipline was maintained at all times. Any child who broke the rules had to stand in the corner and wear the dunce hat or worse still receive the cane! Victorian school rules that had to be followed included:
- Pupils must stand up to answer questions and wait for permission to speak.
- Students must call teachers “Sir” or “Ma'am”.
- Children must stand when an adult enters the room.
- Pupils must use the right hand for writing at all times.
- Students must not ask questions.
- Talking and fidgeting will be punished.
- Children who do poor work or behave badly will be caned.
Despite the harsh rules and even harsher punishments, pupils enjoyed dressing up and learning about Victorian times. However, they were very relieved to remove their caps and bonnets and return to the present day!
