Hilbre ##ad School announced an eclipse - based project for younger pupils . Rest of the school were ordered to stay indoors during the phenomenon . But an entire class of older pupils took lessons to watch solar eclipse . They were given immediate punishment after ' looking at it with naked eye ' and have said children were punished for showing ignorance .
Hilbre High School announced an eclipse-based project for younger pupils . Rest of the school were ordered to remain indoors during the phenomenon . But an entire class of older pupils skipped lessons to watch solar eclipse . They were given immediate detentions after 'looking at it with naked eye ' Parents have complained children were punished for showing curiosity .