To think this is too much for school donations?

[MamabigTum]

Firstly we are a normal school, not private and we have a higher than national average amount of parents on a low wage/ benefits. We are in a deprived area.

There is a whole week of fundraising. I have 2 children in school and so far we have been asked to

Bring in cakes (DD1 wants to be a baker so won't allow me to take in bought cakes so I made 2 dozen cupcakes)
Each child then has to pay £1 for ONE cupcake (a few years ago it was 20p!)
DD is doing a sponsored run. And the 'suggested donation' per sponsor is £1.
DD2 has a disco which is £5(!!!) per child.
There are then raffle takes sold every week for 20p each which kids are encouraged to buy
A fashion show which is again £1 per child to attend.
Then a donation box has also been sent home to fill up with change.


AIBU in thinking this is too much?

[ScattyCharly]

The school is outstanding. You are getting a great deal! You shouldn’t begrudge a bit of charity.

[fascinated]

Is it Lepra?

[Mumofkids]

If I could afford it I would do it, if I couldn't I wouldn't. I'm not well off and it doesn't sound like a huge amount.

One year 1 had a year 6 trip £420, year 5 trip £280 and a yr 2 school trip for the day £23.... aside from all the charity bollocks. You opt into school you pay these prices.

[QuackPorridgeBacon]

Seems a bit much but if parents aren’t able to afford it then they have to say no and possibly why to the children. I’d probably talk to the head about lowering the price of cupcakes and a disco. I don’t really do charities except maybe local ones or BHF but I wouldn’t mind the school collecting for charity but a bit more reasonable would be better.