5 and six year old boys don't tend to have great impulse control. Rough housing can easily escalate into inappropriate behaviour. Punching another child in the stomach is not OK, nor is snatching a ball if it is not part of the game. It's good that the school spoke to both of the boys about appropriate play and hopefully they will monitor the way all of the children are playing together and assist the kids to play in a way that is respectful and enjoyable for all of the participants.

I have a huge issue with a 'naughty board'. What is the purpose? To publicly shame kids into behaving? To teach them to be sneaky about misbehaviour so they don't get caught and have their name put on the board? Honestly, the idea appalls me and I don't see how writing a kids name on the board for all to see and labeling them as 'naughty' is constructive.

I hope your DS is ok, it's awful when you hear of your child being hurt and you weren't there to comfort them.