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The Many Meanings of 'Crack' at Charterhouse At Charterhouse School, the term "crack" refers to the tuck shop, an arts and crafts vernacular building where younger students buy sweets and the 6th formers (Specialists) enjoy beer in their club above. This unique structure symbolizes a journey from childhood indulgences to the privileges of adulthood. Metaphorically, the "crack" represents a divide or transition, similar to the German word "Riss," highlighting the progression through school life. Architecturally, the building embodies a split-level experience: sweets below for the younger students, marking innocence and simple pleasures, and beer above for the older students, representing maturity and new responsibilities. Culturally, the term "crack" also carries modern connotations as a potent, addictive drug, emphasizing the varied and complex meanings the word holds. This juxtaposition mirrors the dual nature of the Charterhouse building: a place of innocent enjoyment and the onset of adult privileges, illustrating the fine line between youthful exploration and the potential pitfalls of adulthood. The "crack" at Charterhouse is more than a building; it's a cultural landmark that encapsulates the school's unique traditions and the journey of growing up within its walls. #CharterhouseSchool #Crack #TuckShop #Riss #YouthToAdulthood #CulturalTransition #SchoolTraditions #StudentLife #UniqueSlang

Friday Fun Fact! Did you know? The history of origin of the school uniform is very interesting! The first use of school uniforms were recorded in 1552 in England. They originally came into use at the Christ’s Hospital School in London where students were to wear long blue cloaks and yellow stockings. Its distinctive attire was intended to create equality and equal discipline amongst students. From the 16 th century to the recent past, a lot of changes have taken place regarding school uniforms, but the underlying goal of wearing uniforms will always be to ensure that everybody wearing the uniform belongs to the school’s community. When you next see students in uniform, think back that such people are part of a tradition of more than 470 years! #FunFactFriday #EducationFacts #HPLS #SchoolUniforms #EdHistory #LearningIsFun #EducationMatters #Uniforms #StudentLife #BackToSchool #DidYouKnow #TeacherLife #TeachingHistory #EdFunFacts #LearningEveryDay #Inspiration #EdTraditions #EducationCommunity #ParentingTips #StudentStyle #SchoolLife #UniformHistory #TeachingTools #EduInsights #SchoolStories #FunLearning #LearningJourney #HallPassLearning

Talk about speaking the right language so your message gets through. 🙊

Anyone interested in the failing educational system might find the work of A. S. Neill at Summerhill inspiring. Here's the scoop: https://lnkd.in/dV5MWfbZ (#education, #educational, #educationSystem, #boardOfEducation, #ASNeill, #Summerhill, #SchoolWithoutWalls, #failingEducation)

Anyone interested in the failing educational system might find the work of A. S. Neill at Summerhill inspiring. Here's the scoop: https://lnkd.in/dV5MWfbZ (#education, #educational, #educationSystem, #boardOfEducation, #ASNeill, #Summerhill, #SchoolWithoutWalls, #failingEducation)

Anyone interested in the failing educational system might find the work of A. S. Neill at Summerhill inspiring. Here's the scoop: https://lnkd.in/gqhhu_ru (#education, #educational, #educationSystem, #boardOfEducation, #ASNeill, #Summerhill, #SchoolWithoutWalls, #failingEducation)

Anyone interested in the failing educational system might find the work of A. S. Neill at Summerhill inspiring. Here's the scoop: https://lnkd.in/gqhhu_ru (#education, #educational, #educationSystem, #boardOfEducation, #ASNeill, #Summerhill, #SchoolWithoutWalls, #failingEducation)

Anyone interested in the failing educational system might find the work of A. S. Neill at Summerhill inspiring. Here's the scoop: https://lnkd.in/gqhhu_ru (#education, #educational, #educationSystem, #boardOfEducation, #ASNeill, #Summerhill, #SchoolWithoutWalls, #failingEducation)

Here's a throwback on a subject we all need to be more mindful of when creating our work. Speaking to kids is different...in a good way. #ThrowbackThursday #ClassicAds #WhatsYourThing #ConcernedChildrensAdvertisers #PSA #CanadianAds #90s

Amazing what can be achieved with careful planning and designing an environment and infrastructure to enable active travel, for a more active society.