Would it be weird to do this?

[Quartermaster]

My son (year 5) is currently away on a school residential. There are six teachers there as well, obviously giving up their free time and being on duty 24/7.

Would it be weird/too much to drop some biscuits & chocolates and a little thank you card for them into school? Thanks!

[Michaelbaubles]

Not weird at all and much appreciated!

[Blastandbollocks]

No! Teachers at our school would be so pleased you thought of them!

[ZogorElmer]

No I’m sure they would really appreciate it.

I’ve taken many residential trips and sometimes not even had a thank you from the parents when they collect!

[BeanBag7]

No that sounds lovely

[MsJaneAusten]

It would be weird in that it isn’t done very often but that would make it even more appreciated. Very few parents even say ‘thank you’ so a gift would be a lovely surprise.

[PotteringAlong]

Not weird at all, it will be very much appreciated. I have every thank you card I’ve ever been given (secondary, 13 years of teaching, less than 10 cards) and yours would definitely go into my special card box!

[Quartermaster]

Ok great, thanks all, will do (but won’t tell my son as he will definitely think it is weird and embarrassing!)

[TheVanguardSix]

Has the class rep not suggested a parental contribution towards biscuits/wine for all staff members who went on the residential?

[Sewingbea]

Much better to be greated by a parent offering chocolates and a card than a parent asking "have you had a lovely holiday?". Because yes, a week away being responsible, with colleagues, for thirty Year 3 children 24 hours a day really is the sort of holiday I love...
I'm sure the staff would really appreciate your thanks OP.

[Mammyloveswine]

I'd include a mini bottle of wine each for them
All! They've earned it!