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RANT - Charidee days in schools
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My two have to dress up as their hero. I'm going to put them in their own clothes and say their hero is themselves (or the woman next door). Only thing I'm annoyed about is that it's yet another £2 to shell out for. Not much in itself, but it always seems to be £2 this week, next week etc.Pink Sproglettes born 2008 and 2010
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Running_On_Empty wrote: »It's not that people want to indulge in teacher bashing but more that many of us can see that teachers work a shorter day than in the past; that exams have become much easier and that still there are children leaving school without the basic skills of numeracy and literacy. So when teachers, or their apologists, come along whinging then many of us get irritated by that and wonder aloud what the reason is for having an easy day, to quote Tom.
As for teaching children about charity giving, just let them watch the television from about 7pm on Friday evening, no need to spend a precious school day on the subject.
I really wish that less energy was spent whinging about their unhappy lot and more on improving numeracy and literacy standards .
I'm not quite sure why you are blaming teachers, they are just following the curriculum and government changes. It's the educational decision makers (and their voters) who decide what happens in school. So if you are not happy with school standards, go into politics and try to make a difference.
You're trying to blame a bus driver for the state of the roads.Never again will the wolf get so close to my door :eek:0 -
So my sons school just sent out an email about them paricipating in CiN.. at least it is just a 'wear you own clothes to school day' rather than fancy dress0
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I love it!!
I'm so grateful my children receive a good quality and free education, that joining in the fun of a good cause is excellent!!
We are told in advance which charities we will be supporting, normally two a year, with mufti days for school funds, trips etc. there is always an easy option given for the lazy or hard up parents, so no one is left out!!
People are so miserable!! It doesn't have to be about expensive fancy dress, throw some bits together, home made masks, old sheets or curtains, especially for something simple as a superhero day, Cape, mask??
Think if the memories these days make for children, as well as the money raised for charity!!0 -
Agree with other posters who've said the outlay should be minimal so as to maximise the money that goes to the charity. Any "costume" should be of a theme that the children can make themselves, either at home or during a school craft session e.g. a themed hat made from a painted cereal box. As for the donation, the money always comes from the parents, either directly or through sponsorship. The old days of Blue Peter collecting milk bottle tops was better - something children could do to make a real difference, but not needing cash donations.0
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Make a Super Hero motif badge on paper, back with card from a cereal box and safety pin to a T-shirt. Done.
As for: 'What did my Teacher do with 42 children and no TA?' I'd hazard a guess that it was a lot of copying from the blackboard, no differentiaton between ability, and marking books during class whilst children stood in a line. Quality First Teaching, obviously.:eek:"On behalf of teachers, I'd like to dedicate this award to Michael Gove and I mean dedicate in the Anglo Saxon sense which means insert roughly into the anus of." My hero, Mr Steer.0 -
I haven't criticised teachers - so don't know why I am being accused of starting the thread to teacher bash! I am dammed annoyed at yet again having only a couple of days notice of 'themed' events. when the school has surely had the curriculum planned for months. and NO - no 'letter' was sent out - all three girls are at the same school and all three had been in school for weeks and it was only as they were being picked up on Tuesday they excitedly told their mum what the theme was. and this is done on a regular basis - parents are given very little notice. its not the teachers fault and I never said it was!
and it is me who generally does the costume making - their mum is the first to admit she cant even sew on a button - she has never been taught how. and I trained as a seamstress many moons ago.
Yes they do have dressing up things - but nothing all yellow or bear like and they go more for Disney princess than 'superheroes'.
I have made their capes from a length of pink chiffon my sis gave me so that was free - I suggested their mum gets them pink tights they can wear under their leotards. so hopefully the cost will be kept to a minimum. but with more notice I am sure I could have made three complete outfits for nothing!0 -
DS's school are having their CiN day tomorrow, they've got to wear pyjamas or onesies and the juniors are running different stalls so they've asked for children to take some change in to have a go at whatever they've got there or buy cakes (I think). DS has asked to take his "buzz the wire" game in to school for his "stall" and we also bought some sweets and made up some little pick and mix bags as prizes. He's going to charge something like 20p per go.
DD's school have put a message on Twitter today to say that year 7-11 can wear their own clothes on Friday and the sixth form are wearing onesies. DD said that the teachers have to wear school uniform! Not sure if DD's going to be in school on Friday though as she's going to my father in law's funeral and I'm not sure whether to keep her off all day or send her in to school first.
In fairness neither school ask for lots of money - DD's not long started in comp and she's down for two trips that are taking place next year but that's my choice to fork out for those. I'd have no qualms telling her no if I couldn't afford it and she is very appreciative of the money that's being spent and will be contributing some of her pocket money. They've also done the cash for clothes thing (we didn't send any in). DD and DS's school also did the shoeboxes and foodbank collection for harvest, although I only contributed to DS's school for the foodbank. Again, if I don't want to or don't get around to it I don't lose any sleep.
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Running_On_Empty wrote: »How do you think my primary teacher managed? She had 42 kids to teach and NO teaching assistant. The school day was longer, too.
First year in primary there were 48 in class, mostly 7/8 year olds, but a few pupils had been "kept back" so eldest were 11 years old. One teacher, classroom was in fact a church hall, complete with stage.If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0 -
Suggest writing to the Governors, making as many of these points as you wish.
Especially say that a lot of "charity" fund raising is like big business, point out that some kids get very left out by the fuss around these days. Request careful planning throughout the year to allow plenty of advance warning, and limiting to say, one charity fund raise and one "dress up" annually.
The Governors will be obliged to consider it.0
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