Over the last couple of years I have become quite disillusioned with primary school. I'll be glad to leave it behind.
I'm thinking of not getting presents. I'm broke and haven't had time to get to a shop anyway!
I would like to get something for youngest's teacher - a young man. He really has done youngest a lot of good, and youngest thinks a lot of him. Chocolates probably.
I'm going to write a couple of cards to teachers who have been good with all my lot, especially with extra lessons to try and explain some difficult things they had to deal with that their father had told them.
Is a heartfelt message good enough? Before it's been a bottle of wine for their teachers and ''enjoy the hols''. Just this is goodbye.
Are we supposed to get presents?
My kids teachers don't like me since I told them that school is just for making nice docile conforming sheep and nothing else because what it does teach is intolerance and predgedice and how to be cruel and spiteful and sneaky and lie and do what your told and don't answer back.
I was a bit angry at the time as my son was getting hassled about the colour of his skin and the fact that he had curly (black) hair.
And then I ruined it all by crying. I became just another one of those over protective parents who can't see past their own childs assumed perfection being offered a cup of tea.
: )
So no chocolates from me and besides some of them don't neet to eat any more chocolate.
JOKE! :D sorry!
How can anyone not like you Bubblegum :) You were saying what you thought, and also angry about your son, which was totally understandable. Is your son moving up to the Juniors or is he already there? My son is going up to year 3, which is now Juniors. Our borough was one of the last I think to change over. He can't wait, and to be honest, neither can I. The staff seem so much friendlier. Every year from reception to year 2, I've had endless trouble with one particular boy who is intent on bullying my lad. I'm now volunteering in the Junior school, so I can keep an eye on things.
My view is that a card with a really sincere and well-thought out message written by you and also signed by the child would mean more to a teacher than a gift.
In my counselling work, a few times I have received a card, and this was very, very special to me, to feel that I had made a difference. I am sure that teachers feel the same.
Thank you very much.
xxx
Alisoncam:
Where I live primary school is split up into two, year 0,1,2, in one place and then 3,4,5, and six maybe, can't remember but there till secondary, Which was 'Dosbarth un' 'form one' or 'first form' what ever : )
The exams were harder too, no! really they were :D
Sparklinglime - I agree with all of the above! A card means so much more, could you get your children to add a line too? :)
When my daughter left juniors she wrote a poem for the headmaster, ahhhh, and photocopied 2 pictures of herself, one when she was a cutie at 4yrs old and one at 11 yrs old, all off her own back! He was very touched.
During the whole time she was at school I never gave her teachers anything I'm afraid, don't think I really thought about it, wouldn't have been able to afford it either!
Pansy - it is fantastic to read that you got the statement for your son and he has found a school that he is happy with! Also great to read that your daughter has decided on college. Just shows you are doing something right! :) (Very big smiley face for you!)
A heartfelt message is absolutely fine Sparkling. Speaking to other Mums, they all seem to be saying the same, regarding presents, so don't feel bad about your decision. You have such a way with words, that your message I'm sure will mean so much more to them than a gift anyway.