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Working in a school is not without its challenges – one being managing the urge to laugh out loud at our pupils’ delightful transgressions! Enjoy these little gems, then get in touch to share your own anecdotes...
Don’t tell, but... ‘I was saying goodbye to four Year 3 pupils with whom I do a daily intervention. When I said that I’d see them the same time tomorrow, one girl came over to whisper in my ear, “I might not see you tomorrow Mrs T. We’re going to Harry Potter Studios, but don’t tell the others – it’s a secret and I’m not allowed to tell anyone!” Her mistake didn’t appear to dawn on her!’ Learning Support Assistant, West Sussex
Growing red with embarrassment ‘My Year 7 group were learning about the water cycle in geography. “What else grows out of the ground?” I asked. When there was no reply, I prompted them with “They are all over my legs”. “Hairs!” one boy piped proudly. “No, flowers!” I said indignantly. (I was wearing flowery trousers).’ Secondary Geography Teacher, Surrey
Show some restraints! ‘I arrived at a classroom to find two boys (with a reputation for being boisterous) having a bit of a rough and tumble. When I broke them up and started giving them a telling off, one declared, “It’s OK, Miss, it’s just a bit of male bondage!”. The whole class erupted with laughter. I couldn’t help but join in, while explaining that perhaps in future he should use the word “bonding”, just to avoid any confusion!’ Secondary School Teacher, Cheshire
Whose shoes? ‘During an English lesson, the school secretary arrived to ask a boy in my class to check his shoes as his mum had just called to say she believed he had put hers on by mistake that morning! I was alarmed at first thinking he may have six-inch stilettos on under the desk… luckily she was a nurse so they were black and flat. Easy mistake to make, I guess – but he got a lot of stick from his friends!’ Secondary School Teacher, Bedfordshire
Designer names ‘I asked a child to help me sort out the coats in the cloakroom. We were struggling to find out who the last coat belonged to until, looking at the label, my little helper announced proudly: “Oh, I know, this one says it belongs to Peter Storm!”.’ Teaching Assistant, Norfolk
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