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Quote: sootyj @ August 25 2013, 10:36 PM BST

I'm not so sure you should refer to how traumatic school life is these days.

Some of us went to school in the days sadistic teachers were allowed to hit pupils.
Which sucks if you've got dyspraxia and the reliable tests for that are 10 years into the future. And you get slippered for poor spelling and handwriting.

Mind you my uncle had it worse, he was hiding from the Nazis from age one and didn't meet his real family till he was 4.

Other than that I'm sure you'll make a great teacher.

I just wouldn't try coming over like some hardened, experienced, veteran.

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I'm gonna have problems then. Pretty sure they only let me into university because I told them so many sob stories about my horrific days of woe, and turned up to my interview in tears and camouflage.

Quote: sootyj @ August 25 2013, 10:40 PM BST

Besides bullies seem to have managed just fine without social media for years.

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But now they have 24 hour access to their victims.

Quote: sootyj @ August 25 2013, 10:40 PM BST

True, though I still think hiding from the Nazis trumps most.

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Lol, you may have a point.

Quote: Jennie @ August 25 2013, 7:24 PM BST

What are you studying? I always admire people who can study and work at the same time.

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I'm sure you could, it depends upon if you enjoy what you're studying.

Quote: sootyj @ August 25 2013, 10:40 PM BST

True, though I still think hiding from the Nazis trumps most.

More I'm saying, that once you say you had a more traumatic time at schools than other teachers. That's when the other teachers start gobbing in your tea.

Besides bullies seem to have managed just fine without social media for years.

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Most people don't even know I've been bullied. It's a personal thing which I think makes me stronger, but which I don't feel the need to bring up every five minutes.

Quote: Rob H @ August 25 2013, 10:40 PM BST

Also remember that you are ace.

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Have you thought about watching the seminal Cotter production 'Back to School' for inspiration?

Quote: Rob H @ August 25 2013, 10:41 PM BST

But now they have 24 hour access to their victims.

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In my day if someone wanted to bully you, they cycled around your house to insult or threaten you.

Or they used the telephone and possibly in the past post or telegram.

Any time of the day.

Bullies today, no work ethic, that's whats wrong with this question.

Quote: Rob H @ August 25 2013, 10:43 PM BST

Have you thought about watching the seminal Cotter production 'Back to School' for inspiration?

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Quote: Scatterbrained Floozy @ August 25 2013, 10:43 PM BST

Most people don't even know I've been bullied. It's a personal thing which I think makes me stronger, but which I don't feel the need to bring up every five minutes.

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Which you don't.

More saying that saying that modern school is more traumatic than old school, is not the best place to share experiences.

Quote: Rob H @ August 25 2013, 10:43 PM BST

Have you thought about watching the seminal Cotter production 'Back to School' for inspiration?

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Back to Class,

I'm afraid I'm going to have send you back to class.

Quote: sootyj @ August 25 2013, 10:43 PM BST

In my day if someone wanted to bully you, they cycled around your house to insult or threaten you.

Or they used the telephone and possibly in the past post or telegram.

Any time of the day.

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Ah, but could they take a photo of you over the school toilet door and post it online for the whole world to see in seconds?

(I'm imagining that must have happened to someone at some point!)

It's a shit experience irrespective of the means employed. But when I had a few difficult times at school I always felt much safer back at home where I only had to worry about my dad making me feel like I was a weirdo.

As a primary school teacher it's been quite interesting reading the comments. Scatters if you want a bit of advice please PM me but otherwise be prepared to switch off your life for a while doing a PGCE. It's harder work than actually teaching! And good luck!

Quote: sootyj @ August 25 2013, 10:45 PM BST

Back to Class,

I'm afraid I'm going to have send you back to class.

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Bugger, you're right. >_<

Now there is a story about me a school trip and deep scars that I may share one day after a few more drinks.

Quote: Rob H @ August 25 2013, 10:47 PM BST

Bugger, you're right. >_<

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Back in class yet Mr Microchips?

Quote: zooo @ August 25 2013, 10:46 PM BST

Ah, but could they take a photo of you over the school toilet door and post it online for the whole world to see in seconds?

(I'm imagining that must have happened to someone at some point!)

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You've though about this a LOT haven't you zooo.

By Merlin's beard, I hope I never fall out with you.