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Not only did you get out of class for THREE WHOLE MINUTES but, if you were feeling daring, you could sneak a peek and discover your classmates’ embarrassing middle names. Neville, really?! Related articles 4. Cleaning the blackboardQuite why wiping the whiteboard or cleaning the blackboard and getting chalk dust all over your jumper was an honour we’re not sure, but we were DESPERATE to be chosen.
6. Helping the teacher carry something to the staffroomGetting a glimpse at the forbidden land of the teacher's staffroom gave you instant kudos with your peers. They were desperate to hear what you’d seen … even if it was only a few teachers sitting on brown cushioned chairs drinking coffee. 9. Handing out the Christmas cardsIn the run up to Christmas a cardboard post box would appear in the school hall where you put cards for pretty much everyone in your year.
We had no pet but happy memories of the rest of it. Loved taking teacher’s mug back to staff room and getting a sneaky peak, remembering the smell of cigarette smoke in there 🙊🙈😂
Am I the only one that NEVER in my school life, got to take home the pet for the weekend. Ha. Gutted 😢😢