Any ideas for a teacher hamper

bobsa1

To be honest I have a bit of a problem with getting teachers a gift (although I do it anyway) I just think that you should not be obliged to get anyone a present for doing their job. In fact if I receive one I have to declare it to a scrutiny committee, put a value on it, send a letter thanking the person but explaining this has been declared etc and acceptance does not constitute.......blah, blah, blah & then if it is personal or worth over £5 hand it in!!

I am a local govt employee and totally bemused that the rules are different for teachers.

serendipity2706

As a teacher of secondary children, I get few gifts (Probably all my nagging to get them through the exams puts them off me!) but one year I got some scented candles- that was different and much enjoyed.
Failing that wine is always appreciated

Mine's_a_guinness

Don't forget the office staff in schools who do a fantastic job which doesn't get recognised very often by teachers or parents.

worc1146

How about a homemade fruit cake?

apples1

Something for the staff room rather than an individual gift. Biscuits or cakes (bought or homemade) will be most appreciated. That way nothing goes to waste - they'll be gone by lunchtime!!

Given a few days before end of term so we have time to eat them!!!

If you really want to do individual gift then I'll add my vote to a bottle of wine.

CAFCGirl

I'd just add whatever you do dont buy a mug!

My sister works in a secondary comp school in the north, and she hasn't even been there a a full year yet and she has aquired at least 25 mugs!

She's always grateful for the efforts that people make, but she would have been happier with many other suggestions, like a diary, a notebook, a decent quality pen for her own personal use ( you pay for the standard pens they use in your council tax!), or as shes a secondary teacher a book relating to her subject matter (which is History in her case)

Although to be honest, she doesnt expect anything, nor does she mind in the slightest if she doesnt get anything. As classes we used to pool together and get a teacher a box of chocs maybe which then got shared round the whole last lesson of term.

I think a note is actually better than a gift to be honest, its actually more personal to put thought to paper and sign your name than a standard shop bought gift. But thats just my opinion

Guinea_2

I think defo a home made card by the child and a thank you from the parents. I don't drink wine so a thank you will suffice!

KMK

I am now retired but when I was teaching in secondary schools, teachers often used to buy sweets and chocolates for their classes at Christmas and Easter. I often bought those fun sized bags and gave each pupil one bar. Even the most challenging kids really did appreciate this small gesture.

I never expected anything back but I agree that a nice card of thanks is always appreciated. I shall never forget when I retired as deputy head after 36 years in the job, the school sent out letters to the Governors and asked them for a small, voluntary contribution to my retirement present. I was unaware of this, but by accident one of the Governor's replies arrived on my desk and in the box asking for a contribution, this one Governor had simply crossed it out.I was really miffed! Other Governors had been more generous, fortunately. But for a minute I felt really undervalued.

If you want to give little gift at the end of term, then biscuits for the staffroom or a jar of sweets always go down well. They go in minutes at break! But most teachers appreciate a card of thanks and keep them for years!