In not wanting to give school any more money atm?

[MrsWho]

dd1 very anxious beofre tells me they have to take their(hers and dd2s) sponsor money in tomorrow from a sponsored skip they day they broke up.
I also owe for her trip and dd2s trip that they sent letters home about just before they broke up.
3 wweks before they had a none-uniform day and another sponsored event.They also both need baking money.

(dd2 also needs sponsor money for Rainbows too)

Its not that I can't afford it just that I need a few weeks to budget for it.
Especially as we have just been away and have spent quite a lot for us (saved up for and cost spread out)

I think I prob am being unreasonable but please tell me I am justified in having a word with the head about the short notice of these events.

Thats fair enough keirroyale and I dont mind helping wher I can (the £5.00 a term for a glass of water a day pee'd me off abit though tbh) and I dont think most people mind, its just warning or the chance to budget we need.

The week we got £40 was just before my student laon and grant was due in- it was just notn happening! But its degrading to go say that to a HEadteacher. I'd rather pay a set amount each month tbh, or just get a months warning

Keir - I work in a school, I have organised trips, I know about budget problems just want more notice to pay.

Gosh - as a teacher I feel quite uptight asking parents for 2 x £1 contribution (per year) for school trips...