I used to bump into my head of form from first year at high school in the pub from time to time. He was the firm but fair type which gained my respect. I wasn't always a model pupil and he kept me from getting into more serious trouble. I once had a fight with a fellow pupil and hurt my hand badly. We were both hauled into his office and made to shake hands. A while later in the day I was asked to go see him again. I thought I was going to be expelled but he just wanted to know how my hand was.
I finished teaching 35yrs ago, and now thanks to FB I am in touch with many of my pupils, they were 3-6yrs old when I taught them. They tell me all their problems and thoughts and it is wonderful that they still want to talk to me, I see their photos and even meet their families when they come to Ibiza, it is a wonderful bond, and they have all done well in life!