Why Britain is Great: Afternoon Tea

October 23, 2015
Clotted cream, Jam, Scones (thank you Mrs Mason), Tea. It must be time for a traditional afternoon tea. In true British style, hungry Hacton pupils enjoyed the opportunity to visit year 6 to take part in our the sophisticated experience. Children throughout the school are now experts in the etiquette surrounding afternoon tea including: keeping elbows off of the table; keeping your little finger tucked in; breaking your scones in half using your hands rather than a knife and stirring your tea in a front to back motion rather than round and round. Very civilised.





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