to want to do a lucky dip at my sons school party?

[ALMummy]

I am posting here because I did not get much response elsewhere and I know that there are, just occasionally some very strong opinions in "Am I being unreasonable?"

Really am after genuine opinions please. I reeeeeeally want to do it but not if it is OTT. He has only been there since beginning of January but there have been 3 parties with cake - the teachers do make quite an effort with birthdays, which is nice and they ask you to come in half an hour before the end of school with the cake. Would any of you do it. I did think of party bags but there are MANY children in his class so I thought a lucky dip would be better.

In our school, we just do a variety pack of sweets shared out.

Lucky dip is turning a small token into something competitive IMO.

What are you planning for next year a pinata ?

Honestly it is over the top.

i think a lucky dip is a bit too different and time consuming for school tbh party bags are a bit ott imo.....we just sent in 36 or however were in class plus a few extra packs of sweets or shiny pencils nowadays its all very hyped up if youre gonna do party bags or lucky dips do a party-btw you can buy really good ready made up party bags in home bargains' for about 40p princess,pirate,or farmyard themed ....includes bag puzzlebook pens story tape hat and balloon.

school is no place for party bags imo, sweets seems to be the norm here. everyone is happy.

bree im glad you said the same i find it all a bit ott-not having a go at almummy we all want our children to be happy and shes looking at possibilities.

Do not really see why it would be a problem but I am new to primary school etiquette as well so dont take my word for it.

Round here we are all healthy schools so cake and sweets are not allowed. Children can bring in fruit, (which some do) or donate a bookot the class library.

most children at my DSs' school seem to being in little sweets or a toy/pencil/rubber or some thing like that.

I don't do anything because I think it's all a bit OTT.

Your lucky they accomodate the cake! Ours will allow small individual cakes/sweets/lollies bit thats about it.

Party bags/lucky dip is way to OTT for school. I'm guilty of going overboard at times but not that far

great idea almum - something different & fun

Well I asked his teacher this morning if it was ok and she could not have been more enthusiastic. They do make a big thing of birthdays at DS school. He is in Reception and its not like I am going to do this every year - he would probably collapse with shame if I did it beyond the age of 5. He gave out bags at his party last year and this essentially is his party because I cant cater for over 30 kids. It is basically 2 gift bags, one with little medals and men with parachutes for the boys and one with little plastic bracelets and wands for the girls. Whole thing cost me about £8.00 and they will just pick something out. DS is so excited about it so I think it is worth doing.

Well I think it's a lovely idea. It doesn't have to be anything big - just various bags of sweeties or something but it makes it more exciting for the kids and something a little bit different - honely mums - we're not all in some big competition here!!! I usually forget to send my kids in with anything but this year it was another child's birthday the day before my child (they've recently had a swap around of the two classes and mixed them up) so I sent my kid in with a bag of lollies being the only thing I could find around the house at short notice and being too lazy to nip to the shop at 8.30am with 3 kids in tow! If your school makes a big deal over it then that will make your child feel extra special - I think that you're preety damn good to do that - I take it he is your only child??!! No way would I go to all that trouble for any of mine but I certainly wouldn't feel offended if another mum wanted to do it. You wanna move to our school??