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PTA Christmas party in school hours, only if you pay.

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Pickleandtomatoes · 13/12/2024 13:00

AIBU? The PTA at my child’s school has decided to put on a Christmas party during the school day (probably an hour long or so). They get a drink, festive snack and gift, along with party games, but only if I pay £4.50 for this. I know we are not talking about a huge sum of money, but this is in school hours and if I don’t pay this, my child will be excluded from the event and sit in the classroom (possibly without any friends) and watch a Christmas film. The mental impact on my child of being excluded from the shared Christmas event is almost forcing my hand to have to pay. I have reached out to the school and had no response yet. AIBU to assume that they can’t do this? Thanks.

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Whaleandsnail6 · 13/12/2024 18:10

Our kids school does end of year fun trips that range from hundreds (a couple of nights at Disney land paris) to free (a sports day type thing in the school). There is a about 8 different things to choose from so I suppose this is kind of like that... picking from 2 different treats.

Not that I'm saying its right or I agree with it but I think it might be legal given you have a choice of 2 activities.

Longma · 13/12/2024 18:56

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BendingSpoons · 13/12/2024 19:01

We had a PTA event yesterday in school time (buying a present for a family member). It was £1 for a present. The PTA covered any who didn't pay (average of 2-3 per class). I think they should do the same here or do it after school.

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