But nothing has changed since the 1950s when I was at school. The tougher gang would pick on the weaker individual for some insignificant reason such as having a brown school bag, nose picking or even suspected wanking in the lavatories, and - perish the thought, being studious. That's school life and basically tough on the weaker element. It existed at QE Boys Grammar School Barnet when I was there and probably still does!