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AIBU?

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Teachers are saints on MN so probably IABU

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Sportycustard · 25/01/2019 18:06

DS is going on a school trip in 2 weeks time. It's a complicated trip to two countries with two different currencies, flying into one and out of the other.

I contacted the school yesterday to ask for:

Departure times - so I can plan accordingly. The kids seem to think that drop off will be in the middle of the night so I need to sort out a plan for my younger DCs as DH is away on business.

The airline (so I know what case to buy as it's hand luggage only)

Some sort of idea of what meals they need to buy so I can order the two currencies

I've just had a rather abrupt email from the school office telling me that they "hope to have this information in 7-10 days".

AiBU to think this is completely unacceptable? We don't even have a plan for the trip yet - even down to knowing which country they are going to first!

I know the teachers are giving up their time etc etc but I have a life too!

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IdleBetty · 25/01/2019 20:15

He's 17, old enough to find out the details himself.

Clionba · 25/01/2019 20:26

This is all very very odd.
There has to be a risk assessment.
Also an itinerary.
Also a parents'meeting.
Most peculiar... Hmm

CarolDanvers · 25/01/2019 21:34

I guess you deliberetly* [sic] ignore the frequent teacher bashing posts then* 

No. I see them and teachers are generally defended strenuously from the out set. I also often see people coming on to have a justified moan about a teacher related issue and being shut down immediately with over the top attacks on them as a parent, dressed up as defence of teachers.

Blondebombsite83 · 25/01/2019 21:39

Your title is twatty but this is terrible organising. Maybe they know you hate teachers and decided to mess with you.

Passmethecrisps · 25/01/2019 21:41

Oh she doesn’t hate teachers - don’t be daft. She was irritated, rightly, and has apologised about three times.

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