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Christmas presents for teachers?

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tulippa · 28/11/2016 22:26

DD is in Year 7 - first in family to go to secondary school.

We were just wondering what the score is for teachers' Christmas presents at secondary? We don't intend to get all her subject teachers presents as that would be far too much but is it normal to get something for the form tutor?

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noblegiraffe · 28/11/2016 22:47

It is entirely usual for secondary maths teachers to be showered with expensive gifts and if you don't observe this popular custom you'll be tutted about in the staffroom.

A handy way to remember this is Christmaths presents

Scotlass · 28/11/2016 22:42

I haven't bought secondary teachers xmas pressies, there's too many of them. DD has written thank you cards and bought a nice present at end of year for teachers who have been really supportive and encouraging to her in the year.

MooPointCowsOpinion · 28/11/2016 22:39

I've been given the odd card and chocolate from my tutor group kids, but it's really rare tbh. I know of some kids who might get their favourite teacher a present, even giant year 10 boys sometimes do, but again super rare.

A card is lovely.

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tulippa · 28/11/2016 22:37

Oh that's surprising. I'm a primary teacher and get loads! I guess you don't build up such a personal relationship with teachers at secondary.

Thanks for the advice - that's one fewer box of M+S biscuits I need to buy!

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NapQueen · 28/11/2016 22:33

If you want to could you take dc to the shop for big chocolate bars for whichever teachers they want to take stuff in for?

But not usual at all to give Xmas gifts.

troutsprout · 28/11/2016 22:33

Nope.. none here either

HeCantBeSerious · 28/11/2016 22:31

My mum was a secondary teacher and used to come home with a bootful every year.

mathsy · 28/11/2016 22:31

I've been a secondary teacher for 15 years and maybe received 3 presents during that time? They're very rarely given.

Celticlassie · 28/11/2016 22:30

Nope. I'm a secondary teacher and I get nothing in terms of presents. Barely even a card in the last couple of years. Smile

traviata · 28/11/2016 22:27

not at secondary, IME.

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