Gifts for Teachers

aliasojo

jellyhead wrote:

if she's a horror do you have to give a gift?

Lol! No I don't......and I didn't.

Although a goat might have been apt considering she's an old one!

:rotfl:

sooz

hi,

my son's not yet at school, but was reading this thread with interest in preparation.

i really like the idea of sponsoring trees, animals, or giving a gift to the school. i feel very sorry for teachers being given loads of well meant un-comsumable things.....all that random clutter x30 ish children, each year. you could start a museum....

Mrs_T_5

It's nice to see that some people appreciate us teachers enough to spend so much time thinking of appropriate presents.

My presents last year included choc's , cuddly toys and toiletries. I appreciated them all... however looking on my bedside cabinet I see the small bottle of foot cream that was one of those presents and i have used it frequently (nearly running out!)!!!!

Some of the pupils obviously think big is better but I think that 1 small decent item is always welcomed more than a unheard of basket full! The barefoot doctor sets for 2 quid sound perfect - it's not something that you tend to be able to pick up with your weekly shopping in tescos and to be honest you don't often get the time to browse the town for 'me' presents. I also love the idea of the mini bottles of stuff - ideal for a weekend away bag - hoping that you are going to have lots of weekends away to replenish the energy levels for september.

I must admit that the best part of recieving the cards and pressies from my year 7 tutor group was their faces knowing that they value your response shows you have gained and earned respect from a growing mind.

Mrs T

rolpaula

Hi just noticed Tesco got some nice little gifts for teachers our son picked a mug cost about a pound i think and noticed they had little teddies on keyrings....

Mrs_T_5

mugs are good - and god i don't know how many times i've lost my school keys!
one of those keyrings that beep when you whistle would be good for all teachers i think! lol

best teacher mugs are great to parade around the staff room. Whitty mugs are great for male members of staff - it seems to be a mandatory possession

filigree_2

Like some other bargain hunters I've got a huge collection of cheap or free toiletries - thanks to this forum! I set aside some of the nicest as teacher gifts, and took about 50 cheaper items to the PTA Fayre. I raised £20 running a tombola

It looks like the teachers will all be getting Natural Collection leaving gifts

bluep

How about clubbing together for somethign from here for the "classroom":
It's run by World Vision and designed to encourage sustainability in 3rd world communities
http://www.greatgifts.org
or buying a cheaper item singularly.

£5 for a fruit tree
£23 for a teachers desk (I like the idea of this one!)
£20 for 4 chickens

or for the really generous £3000 to build a secondary school!!!!!!!!

Penny-Pincher!!

Hi There

DD wanted to get her teacher something special as she really helped build her confidence this year!

We got her a personalised folk art plaque from ebay for £7.00 inc postage :eek: Abit expensive, but she has been so wonderful this year DD wanted something "special" and not chocs that all other students will be buying. She has added DD name and class/year-so she dont forget and to make it more personalised. Just changed the wording to "teachers" & "I'd". Fantastic quaulity! Its this one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1261&item=3983752608


Also, I have bought form this other lady before, and she has a lovely cheapish great quality teachers gift for £2.00 inc postage! This is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10034&item=4391848798&rd=1

Most other years, it has been a card & chocs etc.

Penny-Pincher!!
XXX

princessmoneysaver

Last year we had a teacher leave so I organised a whip round from the parents & got about £45 so bought a nice bunch of flowers then rest in vouchers.

Christmas I bought all the teachers a pen each with their names on (Some unusual names to get too!) from eBay for £1 each in a nice box which my daughter decorated.

Not sure what I'm doing this year just yet, will have to have a look this week on eBay.

*EDITED TO ADD Last year my daughter was only a part-timer whereas this year I am actually helping out at the school too so know all the staff so perhaps need to get something for the school rather than each person?

Yvonne

Trin

Being a teacher myself I really dread this time of year(although I am looking forward to the holidays emensely.) I have had all manner of gifts and last year was a special one for me - I was leaving and getting married. The parents all got together and bought me something from my wedding list and also bought me gift vouchers. I was overwhelmed by this very generous gift and it was quite embarrasing really that they went to so much trouble.

This year may be a little different as I work in a different area but I don't expect to get a gift from the children so anything is greatly appreciated even if I don't use it. I have re-cycled many gifts - I give most of them to my mum who uses them as raffle prizes to raise funds for worthy causes. So it doesn't matter what you buy really because it's the thought that counts.

(although - you can only burn a certain amount of candles and soap etc is a bit dicey because some people have very sensitive skin - ask the teaching assistants advice - they should have some ideas)

Wine is ok - if the teacher is not tee total - where I've worked there has never been a problem about this