Question regarding school day out.

Caroline73_2

In addition to the trip to the rugby ground my sons school had a G&T family evening. There were quizzes based on Science, English, Maths, Humanities and a general knowledge quiz. Each family got an overall points score towards for the main prize (a tub of celebrations -yum) and a prize (box of maltesers) for each subject.

Cost minimal, everyone had fun and was involved.

Shelldean

carolinosourus wrote: »

What the bleep is an 'enrichment kit'? Is that a fancy new term for a PE kit?

Carolinsourus,

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:YEP!!!!!! i forget not everyone child has the same school, it's second nature for me to call it enrichment these days (twins are in their third yr) the boys did explain why some PE lessons are called PE whilst others are called enrichment. But basically it's their indoor kit!

milliebear00001

I'm a teacher and find it bizarre that the school/teacher has sanctioned a reward that potentially only some of the class will be able to take part in. If it's a whole class reward, then that means the whole class needs to be able to take part - money shouldn't come into it. There are loads of other things you can do to reward a class - we have done discos, 'film evenings', indoor picnics etc - all they require is the teacher's time and a minimal amount of moeny from the school (if any).

vaio

Way back when my school used to hand out books as prizes, I’m surprised the school isn’t funding it given it would only cost £250

hardpressed

How would people feel if their boss said that as a reward for all their hard work he would be taking them out for a meal, but by the way it will cost you? I think the school should be paying, some families are really struggling to make ends meet and to ask for money for this 'treat' may be too much for some.

springclean

not read every post but i wholeheartedly agree with the OP's sentiment. in fact i think it's a bit of a cheek that they are not even contributing a couple of quid. and i would be surprised if the teacher wasn't actually claiming the extra day, rather than using his own time.

if you have to pay for the event, then you are giving the reward, so why not choose what reward you give, and when it's given, and perhaps make it a family affair..?

when my teens were at school, they left with an achievement book to take on to interviews/college etc, and it contained (eventually) their exam certificates, but also other things from school, such as commendations, personal statements about what they want to achieve etc.

why not ask the school if they can give the son a certificate of acheivement for what they are commending him for, and dish out your own reward for it if you are paying.

whatever, it appears praise is due, so don't let that factor fly under the radar because of this issue..;)

milliebear00001

springclean wrote: »

not read every post but i wholeheartedly agree with the OP's sentiment. in fact i think it's a bit of a cheek that they are not even contributing a couple of quid. and i would be surprised if the teacher wasn't actually claiming the extra day, rather than using his own time.

if you have to pay for the event, then you are giving the reward, so why not choose what reward you give, and when it's given, and perhaps make it a family affair..?

when my teens were at school, they left with an achievement book to take on to interviews/college etc, and it contained (eventually) their exam certificates, but also other things from school, such as commendations, personal statements about what they want to achieve etc.

why not ask the school if they can give the son a certificate of acheivement for what they are commending him for, and dish out your own reward for it if you are paying.

whatever, it appears praise is due, so don't let that factor fly under the radar because of this issue..;)

Just a small point, but teachers have no facility to be paid 'overtime' or for any 'extra' days we choose to work at weekends. The teacher will be giving his time for free.

thorsoak

Sorry - I have only had time to skim this thread so apologies if this suggestion has already been made - OP - why do you not take up this point with the PTA?

Maybe it is something that they could look int funding. Although schools' budgets may seem large, these outings cannot come under the "educational" umbrella - a teacher (or teachers) are either giving up their time, or are being paid - out of school budget - to accompany the children who have been invited to join this trip.

I do understand that you feel that the school should contribute something towards it - so that is why I suggest approaching the PTA - for the future if not now.

laurel7172

My children's school does this-an annual reward day. The children with the most points get to choose first from the list of activities on offer.

I must admit I wondered where the money to send 2000 kids to Alton Towers/London etc came from, until DD arrived with her first letter. Congratulations, your child is in the first group to choose. Here is the price list. The trips are anything up to £35, though some are free.

It doesn't seem terribly fair that these things are claimed to be a reward, but that children have to choose according to their parents' means.

It does depend whether it's available to all children or not, though. I would resent, deeply, school funds being diverted from my children to persuade badly brought up children to behave. If a child NEEDS special treats to behave, then the parents should definitely be charged for it.

alwaysskint96

mspig wrote: »

Received a letter today from my sons high school, it says that they are delighted to invite my son to a trip to laser quest on a saturday in December as a form of praise and reward for the classes (form that hes in) attitude, excellent behaviour and attendance.
It then goes on to state that children must arrive for 10.30 at the laser quest centre and have enough money to cover the £14.50 required for the morning which is broken into £8.50 for two games of laser quest, £3.00 for a turn on the climbing wall and £3.00 for their dinner.
Children must then be collected at 1.00pm from the laser quest centre.

My question is if the school is doing this as a reward for their good behaviour etc surely they should be paying something towards the morning out, as all i can see is one of the teachers is meeting the 18 pupils (if they all go) at the centre and then making sure there picked up afterwards. Not much contribution going on for a praise trip out.

Perhaps its just me, as i just don't see much of the school praising the kids if its done out of school time and the parents are taking, collecting and paying for their child to go.

TBH any kid from the school could attend this surely? I presume it is a public venue. So nothing stopping a group of badly behaved teens attending at the same time tc- as long as they pay- only difference is they wont be there with a teacher ( whixh they would prob prefer)

So its not exactly a treat for well behaved kids is it??