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Now in mid 80's ( danger zone ! ) but keeping active. Still paddling like mad to keep up !
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30th Oct 2018Dek commented on:
Do the state of the roads have a higher priority over children's education?Wilf Yes. I think there was more discipline, including the cane, but there was a certain respect from us pupils . I remember there was an oportunity however, when the school 1st rugger team played the masters !!! although some of the teachers had been in the Services . Not too many fights or bullying ,It soon seemed to be sorted . Also respect for our parents, as I lived in streets of terraced houses in a close community and news travelled fast ! I think you are right about Japan and the cultural upbringing. I also woudn't be surprised if they have a 'Pot Hole Patrol ' amongst their heavy traffic !ViewDate:
30th Oct 2018Dek commented on:
Do the state of the roads have a higher priority over children's education?I have a similar background and feelings as Wilf but mine go back around 73 yrs, Munsterlander -Tipex and gluesticks ?? I managed to get a Council funded scholarship to the local Grammar school. The war was on and equipment was short. I played for all the school rugger teams but had to make do with what jersey I could get !.. It was fortunate that pre-war, the governors had built a large Main Hall accompanied by well equipped science labs, a woodworkshop and metalworkshop and two Gyms. Marvellous ! Our classrooms however, were detached single storey, old brick and wooden roofed buildings with concrete floors. Each was lit by eight lamps with green enamelled shades ,spaced out to hang over eight beds.! Yes, they were First World War wards of a large hospital.... In a larger building there was a well lit room with skylights, my form room at one point, and this had been the Operating Theatre ! Desks were the old type, heavy lift up lids and holes for inkwells. Some rooms had a roll board on the wall but most had blackboards and easels with wooden chalk wipers. I was quite good at catching or dodging these when thrown.! I think Biro pens became available, so these were prized. Richard Attenborough had left to start his Film career but younger brother David Attenborough was there, and a prefect, although never gave me a detention !! My point ? Yes, in current competitive times and progress it is necessary to fully fund schools, but there needs to be the inward spirit and encouragement given to pupils mainly by parents, then teachers, to succeed whatever. I walked to school, but later my Dad got a twin cylinder Jowet car, 7hp as it came under the Road Tax rating as a motor bike.! Current potholes would have wrecked it ! (If you have read all this, thanks for your patience. I have no claim to fame --could do better !)ViewDate:
23rd Aug 2018Dek commented on:
Is ABC easier than 123?Why ? ......Probably a "New boy on the block" wanting to make his mark. ? :-) -