LOL KD - I think my kids' school has got the photo thing right. The head stands up and bellows - are we all ok with having pictures of the kids taken? Yes, fine - let's get on with it then!!
No parent would dare say no! lol Although I suppose we do have to sign a form at the beginning of the year so they can compile a list of those kids who have to remain incognito.....
You made me smile when you described the ripples of fear after your scolding session. I was exactly the same.
I remember once, I went totally ballistic when taking my yeargroup (7s) to Adventure Island - the kids were fine, it was the dopey theme park management who were spoiling the day for the kids and I just lost it!
My team of form tutors all gathered round me, took me off for a sneaky fag and kept me supplied with cuppa teas all day - in case they put a foot out of place and got blasted hehe. That wouldn't have happened, but it's amazing to see people's reactions to a bit of pure emotion lol.
I'm a lot better now...(*cough*)....