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AIBU to be cross at teacher?

36 replies

MyCatIsAFuckwit · 02/09/2021 18:57

Son (year 3) had first day back in school today. Spanking new and "school logo branded" uniform, so not only expensive but not just a quick nip to Asda/Sainsbury's to replace.
He is covered in paint that will NOT come out. 😭
Am I wrong to think the teacher is a) fucking stupid or b) is a shareholder in the extortionate uniform shop.
Could a better activity not have been planned?
Grrrrrr 😤🤬

OP posts:
mbosnz · 02/09/2021 18:58

You ought to see my daughter's uniform. Year 11, she does Art. I'm very much afraid that it is not being replaced, it is clean, it is tidy, but they are work clothes, and they attract work stains.

crazyguineapiglady · 02/09/2021 19:01

Kids do painting at school, and baking, clay modelling, rolling around in grass/mud and use white board pens.

I'm sure the paint stain will come out eventually, what colour is the jumper? And it still works fine as a jumper even with marks on it.

One good tip is to keep a logo jumper back for school photos and special assembly days, and buy some plain supermarket ones for every day.

BabyRace · 02/09/2021 19:01

FFS its barely even September. Give the teachers a break!

FuckingFlumps · 02/09/2021 19:01

Yes of course you're completely unreasonable to be cross that your child's new teacher planned and prepared a lovley activity for him that he enjoyed all because his jumper is now covered in paint. You can still send him in wearing the jumper so no need to buy another one.

Maybe next time you could encourage your child to take it off if he is painting he's old enough to know that's a sensible idea if he might get paint on it.

Peaseblossum22 · 02/09/2021 19:03

Don’t they wear overalls , my dc always wore overalls for any messy school activity

MadeOfStarStuff · 02/09/2021 19:04

It’s the second of September and already teachers are being called fucking stupid.

YABVU

JulesCobb · 02/09/2021 19:04

@FuckingFlumps

Yes of course you're completely unreasonable to be cross that your child's new teacher planned and prepared a lovley activity for him that he enjoyed all because his jumper is now covered in paint. You can still send him in wearing the jumper so no need to buy another one.

Maybe next time you could encourage your child to take it off if he is painting he's old enough to know that's a sensible idea if he might get paint on it.

This.

Dont be this much of an arse on the second of september, op. Give it a few weeks at least Hmm

234Pepperplant · 02/09/2021 19:06

What was the activity? And how exactly did he get covered in paint? Because I’d expect a child past nursery age to be reasonably careful of their clothes, SN aside.

If it was painting on paper though (as opposed to special paint for plastic or something) they should be using “washable” paint but it’s not foolproof. Stuff happens.

3scape · 02/09/2021 19:08

Isn't that what uniform is for? To stop their day to day stuff getting trashed? Though perhaps the school.need to upgrade the painting aprons. My daughter's one we bought from the uniform lust is a full sleeve one. It works well.

CatbellsQueen · 02/09/2021 19:09

I've got loads of teachers in my family OP and I can understand why you're upset and annoyed. Although to be honest it's more to do with the fact that schools are still allowed to make children wear expensive branded uniform as clearly children are going to make a mess of things. Going against most people on here but I think you'd be quite entitled to ask if the school could make sure children at least have access to overalls etc when painting.

3scape · 02/09/2021 19:10

Of course someone would think that a nursery age child would be careful about paint. Hmm utter hairy bollocks

CatbellsQueen · 02/09/2021 19:11

The OP said year 3, not aged 3

Jessaas · 02/09/2021 19:12

Did the teacher smear him in paint with her own hands?

Assuming he's 7-8 years old I'd say he had a choice in whether to get paint all over his blazer.

CatbellsQueen · 02/09/2021 19:12

Oh ignore me, I thought you were replying to the OP

Original poster
MyCatIsAFuckwit · 02/09/2021 19:13

Thank you for the input. He didn't get a new uniform last year and I just wanted him to look clean and smart...at least for one day.
I appreciate uniforms get battered with activities and play. Its to be expected.

It doesn't help that the high price uniforms are the worst quality. Colour fades fast and bobbles with harsh washing.
I will rant no more and put it down to collateral damage. 😣

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2et2font5 · 02/09/2021 19:13

So he's what, 8? Surely the question why did he cover himself with paint?

DinkyDaisy · 02/09/2021 19:13

Maybe just politely comment that the paint does not come out. I'm a TA at a school and useful to know. We all make mistakes! I am in Early Years and have apologised to parents about state kids go home in if don't get apron on or sleeves up quickly! As a parent I know marker pen a bugger to get out and my children went to school in marker penned tops.
As a TA I am not the smartest dressed (some are). I go to school in paint stained trousers on occasion and always have faded knees which go to holes eventually!

donkir · 02/09/2021 19:13

Your son is 7 going on 8 not age 3 and in nursery. he should have the understanding of aprons and making mess.

heathcliffthe2nd · 02/09/2021 19:13

So a teacher planned a great fun activity for the first week back and you’re cross with them. It’s no wonder teachers are leaving the profession. Can’t do anything right.
It’s not down to the teacher about the cost of the uniform.

TwoMountains · 02/09/2021 19:14

It’d certainly be less annoying if it was the cheaper supermarket uniform. Do the school insist on the logoed uniform always being worn?

Anyway, I suppose you’ll just have to send him into school in the paint covered uniform and explain it wouldn’t wash out.

234Pepperplant · 02/09/2021 19:15

“Of course someone would think that a nursery age child would be careful about paint. hmm utter hairy bollocks”

Year 3 so 7 or 8 years old not 3 years old and I said past nursery age. Hmm Yes, I do expect my child of similar age not to get covered in paint during most conceivable school activities. The odd mark is inevitable and I’d ignore it. “Covered” is not necessary, although obviously sometimes it’s another child’s fault for example.

lazylinguist · 02/09/2021 19:15

Could a better activity not have been planned?

Are you suggesting they should never do painting? It's primary school fgs, of course they'll do painting. Maybe check with the teacher what actually happened before deciding the teacher is 'fucking stupid'. Maybe the teacher told them to put aprons on and your child didn't, or took his off?

Whinge · 02/09/2021 19:16

@FuckingFlumps

Yes of course you're completely unreasonable to be cross that your child's new teacher planned and prepared a lovley activity for him that he enjoyed all because his jumper is now covered in paint. You can still send him in wearing the jumper so no need to buy another one.

Maybe next time you could encourage your child to take it off if he is painting he's old enough to know that's a sensible idea if he might get paint on it.

This //\

Your son is in year 3, he should have been more careful. Calling the teacher fucking stupid is just nasty. Angry

EducatingArti · 02/09/2021 19:17

You need to soak the clothes in cold water and detergent overnight ( hot water sets the paint) before putting them in a normal wash. This will really help. Red and black are the most difficult colours to get out.

JulesCobb · 02/09/2021 19:17

@3scape

Of course someone would think that a nursery age child would be careful about paint. Hmm utter hairy bollocks
How rude to assume OP’s year three child would still be in nursery!