We were transported to a Victorian classroom in 1884 during our visit to Scotland Street Museum.

Boys wore a traditional waistcoat and collar and girls were dressed in a smock. We were seated in individual wooden desks and had to address our teacher as Madam.

We were tested on our mental arithmetic and handwriting. We wrote on traditional chalk boards and used a quill with ink.

We learned Victorian children were caned or given the belt for talking, being late, having untidy appearance or untidy work. We thought our teacher was absolutely trerrifying and were thankful that she was just an actress!

At the end we took part in drill and had to follow strict instructions.

We all thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon but were pleased to be returning to 2019 and Cross Arthurlie Primary.