Hi Lynn It must have been his Irish charm that got him the promotion. Yes, there is a lot they wouldn't get away with these days, they would have been had up for abuse, no doubt. Even though I lived half-an-hour away from the school I didn't go home for the weekends, as my mam had enough problems coping with eleven of us, and me as well. Yes, they do have mobility officers, and rehab officers going into schools now. I know my friend Josie used to teach people when they were at school. Yes, I suppose boarding school did make you stronger, and you had to stand on your own two feet to a certain extent. kind regards June.