christmas gifts for school age children 4-12

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have just become chair of the schools PTA even though I have never even been to a PTA meeting. First task is organising the schools christmas party and the presents Santa is going to hand out. Any ideas? Should cost no more than ?3, last year they had stationary which was a bit naff. Please help!!!!

Books?

I'd go for books.
Look on the Book People website. They have great sets of books for all age groups, average price £1.00 per book (retail price £4.99).
Bought loads of these when I was on the PTA.

thanks for the replies. books seem like a great idea. Luckily the school is really small, there are only 65 children to buy for.
Any other suggestions are welcome. Has anyone seen any special offers on games, saw some in woolworths?

Where abouts are you located ?
Do you have a Home Bargains near you ?

ikea felt tips are aboaut 80p a pop
and quite nice!

but agree you'd get lovely books from The book people or the red house for good prices

Baker ross has cheap crap that children love.

The Re house have some good prices for sets of books that can be split up.

Baker ross santa pack}

Lidl has board games for £3.99 each from next Mon - also huge arts & crafts set from this Sat, also £3.99.

And remote control cars from Sat too but £4.99 so too much really.