To ask what is the most extravagant "teacher present" you have given/received/heard of

[LadyMaryofDownton]

I was scrolling through my FB feed an a teacher friend of mine has received a Prada handbag with matching purse!

It got me wondering if the good old picture frame/personalised gift things aren't the done thing anymore?

I didn't/don't plan on spending more than I usually do but I am curious.

[ChanandlerBongsNeighbour]

When I left for my first mat leave I got the most beautiful gift box full of next baby bits from a family whose children had all been through my class over the years (2 babygros, 2 bibs, furry snowsuit, rattles and a lovely card) I was SO touched. Same pregnancy I also got a wholesale tray of free mangoes off a parent, she told me it was tradition in her country and the mangoes were good for the baby! I thought that was brilliant! My oldest DC started school in Sept so I shall I have to think of a nice (inexpensive) gift for the teacher (probably something handmade!).

[WhatKatyDidnt]

Friend of a friend was given a cashmere dressing gown

[WyrdByrd]

I hope you were pregnant at the time Zombie !

DD's teacher seemed to appreciate her Build a Bear...although I have a sneaky suspicion it may have eventually ended up in the arms of her then 1yo niece, but no matter, so long as someone is giving it lots of cuddles .

Need to get my thinking cap on for this year as not only does DD think the world of her teacher, she is also a friend of DH's...will probably be nice stationery or something music related as she plays the ukulele. I've also just remembered her mentioning chocolate flavoured beer!

Last year DD had a lovely TA and also the Head and Deputy both left - I did them each a bag containing homemade scones, clotted cream, mini pots of strawberry and raspberry jam and a can of Pimms - added a book token to the Head's bag - they seemed to go down well.

[ChristmasZombie]

I teach in a private school and I've received some really lovely gifts. Nothing comparable to a Prada handbag, though! The usual is fancy chocolates or toiletries, nice costume jewellery, and always several bunches of flowers.
I think the most extravagant gift I've had was a big L'Occitane gift set. When I opened it up, alongside the posh smellies, a large bottle of Angel perfume had been crammed in! That gift probably had a value of around £100. They are a particularly generous family.
One family bought me three boxes of Pregnacare Plus at christmas last year!

[LadyMaryofDownton]

Oh some of these are lovely, the build a bear; that's original & so cute!

Lol @ a horse

Am thinking Yankee Candle & a card that's my usual. Lovely to see the teachers really appreciating the small personal things to.

[WyrdByrd]

We did a Build a Bear one year, and I made it a school uniform...however the teacher in question had had DD's class 2 years running so didn't think it was too OTT in the circs.

Generally I try & get something a bit personal for under a tenner - one teacher got a tin case of plectrums with her favourite band on as she was learning to play the guitar.

[ZaZathecat]

A normal state run infants school: one parent in ds' s class organised a collection for a flying lesson for the teacher. This was for Christmas, not even end of year. I declined as I thought it was way over the top.

[BikeRunSki]

Local village school. Not an especially affluent area. Build a Bear toy of the teacher's favourite animal with recorded message from child.

[Greenteandchives]

My DS teaches at a public school where a lot of the pupils are Russian. I am at what she receives. Much Louis Vuitton. I am as I am NHS and we quite rightly aren't allowed to receive gifts.

[TheHappyCamper]

Lavender I would love that joint of beef!

I have never been given anything more than a token gift - wine, chocolates, notebooks etc. All very gratefully received and most made me cry. I'm secondary so it can be rarer to get anything. I certainly never expect anything. The best is when parents email the head to say nice things about my teaching

We usually give wine/chocs to DD's primary teachers but I think it is the card with nice thank you inside that is most appreciated.

I haven't heard of anyone I know getting anything remotely extravagant!

[chocolateyay]

Nameless... I think we may have been at the same school!

[Idontseeanydragons]

Our old head banned anything other than token presents a while back and the new head kept the rule - flowers, wine and chocolates are fine but there are no collections here.
We once bought each of the teachers a biscuit with their names iced on, DD's teacher said to me at pick up time 'thank you for the biscuits, we ran out of ours yesterday'

[LavenderRain]

My friend is a teacher, she once received a very large joint of beef, uncooked, from a pupil at primary school
Dad was a butcher apparently! It must have been worth £££££'s tho.

[namelessposter]

The school my children were at previously had a recommended contribution PER CHILD of £100 for the teacher end of term gift. So 20 in the class = £2k for their teacher. My chin hit the floor the first time I was asked. I refused. We asked again several times, as it was clearly thought IWBU. My children don't go there anymore. Horrible show-offy American banker parents.

[Starlightbright1]

The one gift that made my DS teacher cry was a handwritten letter as he had initially refused to write a word and writing anything was always an issue for him. only on mumsnet do I her of lavish gifts

[Squeegle]

When my kids were at nursery, at Christmas I bumped into another parent hauling in a crate of champagne for all the staff. Made me feel very understated with my tin of festive biscuits!

[Eebahgum]

In 15 years I think the most extravagant I've received is a £10 gift voucher. Most people give nothing, some give a small gift (under £5). A Prada handbag is extravagant, ridiculous and definitely not the norm. I'd be embarrassed if someone gave me an expensive gift.

[Canyouforgiveher]

Most private schools where I am (including the ones we attended) have a rule banning anything other than homemade gifts/cards for teachers. Parents are encouraged to contribute as a group to something for the classroom that the teacher specifies.

Teachers have received ipads, flights, expensive jewellery - you name it. It's another world, that's for sure. I think this is a recipe for disaster in a school tbh.

[SenecaFalls]

The above post would be in the "heard of" category.

[SenecaFalls]

www.cbsnews.com/news/new-hampshire-high-school-seniors-give-money-raised-for-class-trip-to-principal-fighting-cancer/

[mmgirish]

I have received hotel vouchers, spa vouchers, handbags and other designer things, very nice wine and lots of lovely things. As a parent I have given my son's teacher a nice bottle of whisky and chocolates for Christmas and the end of the year present as well as contribute to the class voucher present. I also give presents to all the other teachers and TAs in the year group (he is in Early Years).

[TigerFeat]

At the end of dd's Nursery year I gave the teachers 6 bottles of very naice wine . I was just so please that my pfb had settled into school so well and seemed so happy every day. I cringe when I think of it.

They're lucky if they get a card now

[DrJacoby]

My husband works at an international school. Teachers have received ipads, flights, expensive jewellery - you name it. It's another world, that's for sure.

[Fatmomma99]

I work in schools, but not a teacher, so I don't attract presents (alas). I'm always dead jealous at the end of a big term when teachers have to wheel their crap- loot out to their cars in a suitcase.

In my experience, they do appreciate getting a gift, but appreciate words/something hand made much, much more. (and I'm on the edge, envying it all. I did get a pot plant once, which I appreciated massively, until I killed it!)

Our 'best ever' was when I went to a Christmas market and they had these beautiful hand-made tiles, and I brought several for family members and because there was a deal about how many you brought, chucked in a coaster which was x-mas gift for class teacher. She made a point of thanking me personally, so I guessed it was something out of the norm for her.

[cariadlet]

One of my all time favourite presents was a personalised desk calendar. The parent who gave it to me knew that I love travelling so had chosen a theme where, for example, my name was spelled out in the Northern Lights or The Great Barrier Reef.

That was a perfect present because it was useful, looked great (I loved the photos) and was really thoughtful.