Student truancy when finally discovered is usually dealt with very firmly. So it was in the case of Tony Henderson (Rudi Vallance) who had been missing from college on more than one occasion

The administration of physical discipline at the turn of the century was seen as the best answer to turn a lad around who had deviated from the straight and narrow. The birch was a particular favourite in the many intuitions set up to deal with young offenders.

As a younger member of the Physical Education staff PT Master Mr Hiedrick (Dexter) has already crossed swords with the Headmaster regarding his poor behaviour. This time he’s been caught drinking again

Discipline was tough in the old Borstal system and a no nonsense approach was given to matters of rule breaking.  It was important to retain a good record of service and if this fell flat then a lad could expect to appear before the governor for slacking.

Back at the turn of the century bad behaviour and criminal activity was dealt with far more severely than today. No such liberal views about discipline existed and a policy of spare the rod  was very much the philosophy of the day.

After a vigorous basketball practice young Dean Hadley (New StingLad Johnny Jenkins) is back at his locker. On opening the door he is reminded about the very horny porn mag he acquired only that morning from a friend.

School Football captain Stephen Calder loves playing the beautiful game but like so many fans gets too excited during the game. Twice now he’s lashed out at a rival player and this time has found himself sitting in detention.

Jack (Rudi Vallance) seems to keep getting himself in to a load of trouble. He can’t control his temper and again has stuck another lad whilst training in the gym.