The parents at my sons Primary school are doing a collection of £5 each to get a nice present for the teacher and assistant.
Should I get an individual present too? If so what should I get?
Should I give presents to all the staff that work with my son/school cook etc?
2006-07-12 08:37:30 · 27 answers · asked by Isabella 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If she is a left winger, nothing.
2006-07-12 10:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I taught for a short time and never got any presents at the end of the year. I wasn't expecting any either. It's very nice that the parents do this for the teachers and staff.
I wouldn't get an additional gift. A nice card or letter of appreciation would be nice. Teachers like to hear that they have done a good job.
The other staff? Well, I was thinking, if you're the baking type, maybe a plate of cookies or treats???? Everybody likes home baked goods! Then, everybody gets a share of your kindness and generosity. Teachers, too.
2006-07-12 08:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a wonderful person you are to want your sons teacher know how appreciated he/she is! If your sons teacher worked very closely with him on academic problems he may have been having by all means an individual present would be nice. Maybe a nice candle or gift card. A nice handwritten note is always appreciated too, and can take the place of a present! If the teacher did not work really closely with your son I would say the group gift would suffice!! Give yourself a big pat on the back for being so thoughtful!!!!
2006-07-12 08:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by SidTheKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
£5 is more than enough. Jees, teachers are on about £25K and get 13 weeks a year off. F--- 'em. Unless you've got more money than sense. The school cook, the caretaker, the classroom assistant, the administrator. Where do you want to stop? You have got to be having a laugh. Peer pressure is a terrible thing. Don't get dragged into it.
I'm sorry, that was a less than polite answer. This sort of thing happens at my girls' school. It is so annoying. Most of the parents on the PTA are low life with "special" children. That's the only way they get sympathy for their problematic, naughty children.
Grrrrrrrrrrr
2006-07-12 08:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are giving out presents to everyone associated with your son's upbringing, then I am registered at Lord & Taylor. A silver teapot would be lovely. (After all, I answered your question for him.Surely, worth a teapot.)
In the States, we generally give individual presents, and teachers end up with 20 plastic cups with apples on them and 20 apples with plastic cups on them. Clearly, your idea of pooling money to give a nice present is much better. Can you trust the person holding the money, not to abscond with it?
If your son has a special friend at school, like the nurse, have him draw her a drawing or tape himself singing to her. After all, this is a present from your SON, not YOU.
2006-07-12 08:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by Lottie W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can, find out whether other parents are giving individual presents. If hardly anyone is, don't bother! Otherwise, get a small box of chocolates or something like that.
As for the rest of the staff, I would give a present to anyone who TEACHES your son, as well as the headteacher, and possibly the deputy head.
2006-07-12 08:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt go as far as getting the school cook a present but the ones that mostly teach him. Would be a nice guesture! The presents dont have to be expensive. My mother in law is a teacher and gets all sorts of presents, bottles of wine, pens, chocolate, mugs etc...
2006-07-12 08:44:22 · answer #7 · answered by Lorraine A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just add to the collection. As a teacher myself it can be a bit embarasing to be given an individual present. Suggest that the parents find a present that can be appreciated by all the staff.
2006-07-12 08:43:13 · answer #8 · answered by Andrew M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to, sure you can. Who's stopping you? How about a nice figurine? [Like TLC's Life Lessons] but then, yes, it would be unfair to not give the other staff too. That costing you more than it should, so maybe you should just hand over five pounds and let them do all the thinking on what to give. [It's cheaper that way.. or maybe if you have the money, why not?]
2006-07-12 08:42:39 · answer #9 · answered by angelbymistake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try advertising the teacher for sale on e-bay. £5.00 to £10.00 sounds good!I would not put a high reserve on though as most people think teachers are worthless overpaid overgrown kids anyway. Most have never really left school all there lives.
If anyone bids for the teacher, remember you will have to pay the postage to send to the buyer so make sure the bid covers the cost of postage!!!
2006-07-13 22:13:05 · answer #10 · answered by holdengrey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a class assistant myself, some of the parents at our school bought the class teacher and myself a chocolate egg with thank u wrote on it, and a big box of roses for the rest of the staff, and the child made us a personal card, I thought the gifts were lovely, and it made us feel very much appreciated.
2006-07-12 08:52:08 · answer #11 · answered by tricia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋