AIBU to think "treats" for school classes which hit a fundraising target is not acceptable?

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GrumpyMummy91 · 27/01/2025 15:35

We have a great school and a great PTA and people do give generously throughout the year.

However, the latest fundraiser has come with a target for each class, and those classes which hit the target will get a "treat". To hit the target requires everyone to give over £10 on average.

I know some people get motivated behind a target, but I think this really just opens up inequalities.

AIBU to think this is not acceptable, that the PTA shouldn't have come up with such a divisive idea and that the headteacher shouldn't be facilitating it (targets, progress and treats are being actively discussed in assemblies).

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GrumpyMummy91 · 27/01/2025 15:52

I'm not on the committee, I do volunteer for a lot of events and attend meetings for the ones I'm involved in. It's an annual event but this is the first time a target has been set for each class. I know it's been done to try and drive higher donations.

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Needmorelego · 27/01/2025 15:47

@GrumpyMummy91 are you a member of the PTA? Who decided the idea?
What is the fundraiser for?

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GrumpyMummy91 · 27/01/2025 15:47

Not yet specified, but what's bothering me is how this is just forcing the children to pressure parents to give money. I've already had my five year old check to "make sure I've given enough or he won't get a treat".

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ATuinTheGreat · 27/01/2025 15:45

What is the “treat”? eg is it something that can be bought, like sweets, or is it getting to do something?

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GrumpyMummy91 · 27/01/2025 15:40

Sorry, it's a sponsored event. Basically parents donating.

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TickingAlongNicely · 27/01/2025 15:39

How are they doing this fundraising? Working together as a class to do an activity is different to a sponsored event for example.

EtA... targets should be based on participation not a monetary value however

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