Cfnm St Dunstans Autumn Term-l High Quality -

For a select cohort of boys—specifically those on the "Remedial Conduct" register—the uniform is notably absent .

"Again, Watkins. That was a half-rep. We do not permit half-measures in this building." Cfnm St Dunstans Autumn Term-l High Quality

The boys retrieve their grey tracksuits from the hooks. They dress quickly, but not frantically—frantically would imply shame, and shame is not the objective. Humility is the objective. There is a difference. For a select cohort of boys—specifically those on

The five boys—Fourth Form, aged fourteen—stand in a loose line on the cold vulcanised rubber floor. They wear nothing. No socks. No shorts. No house colours. Just the gooseflesh rising on bare arms and the involuntary shift of weight from one cold foot to the other. but not frantically—frantically would imply shame