My DD In Y5 was caught reading a Harry Potter book during the start morning lessons. She had got to an exciting part in the storyb and couldn't tear herself away. The teacher had specifically asked for books to be put away, so it was only right she was punished for not doing what she had been told.
She had to stay in at first break time and then stand outside the Deputy Head's office. I have no problem with this. The Headmaster walked past and asked what she had done wrong. She told him that she had been reading her book in class and was 'addicted' to it. He replied that he was "disappointed" with her and he would like to spend the day at home reading rather then doing jobs at school.
At lunchtime DD was sat in the dining hall eating her dinner and the Headmaster walked over to the table and in a strict voice said "hope you had a better lesson than this morning" in front of her group of friends.
After lunch, headmaster collers DD again in the corridor. She is on her way to girls' football practice and is member of the squad. Headmaster says "do you think badly behaved children should represent the school at football?" when DD replied "No" he said "well, think about it!"
I think he has been extremely harsh. I could understand his threat for really bad behaviour, but for reading in class! Especially ironic as it's book next week and the school are doing their upmost to encourage a love of reading.
DD is upset and doesn't want to go to school tomorrow, which is unlike her.