Teachers, would you mind if a pupil of yours visited to say hello and tell you how they did in their Y2 SATs

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I'm a regular who has name changed (I've revealed too much on previous posts)

DS left his old school earlier in the year but dearly misses his old teacher. He's asked if he can go and visit quite a few times now but I've wanted him settled in his new school first.

Thinking about popping by one night after school (when I know teachers are still working) and maybe just saying a quick hello and thanking her again (as she put in the groundwork, I feel, for the results DS got).

Would you think this odd? Would you mind? Or is it better if we cut all ties and never look back

If I'm honest we both really miss his old teacher.

Sorry, my title didn't make it clear that DS was an 'ex pupil'.

IMO it's always nice to see a past pupil.

Thanks, Catkisser. It's what I'd hoped really. It was a huge decision leaving and we'd just like to thank her.

I wouldn't if it was a wrench for your DS to leave in the first place. I would however send an email to show your gratitude for what she did before you left

Teeth, that's a great idea. I'm pretty sure DS will be ok but there is a slight chance it could upset him to see her again so an email might be the answer.

May I ask why he left?
If she was so wonderful why did you move him.
I always like to see past pupils but they are normally much older and moved on to secondary school.
If you left because you moved or similar then I'd be happy to see you but if you left due to a falling out with school then it would be weird to go back.

I think it would be nice if your DS wants to.

I would love to see some of my old pupils!

Smartie, no falling out. If there had been I wouldn't be proposing a visit.

Lots of different reasons why we left but of which I really don't want to go into too much as it will 'out' me.

Left on good terms though.

An email would definitely be appreciated.

Well then go, if you think it's not going to upset your son.

I'm a teacher and I love hearing about pupils' successes after they have left. I teach GCSE and sometimes kids come back and tell me about their retakes or A-level successes. I'm always happy to hear and I'm touched that they want me to know.

Thanks all.

I think I'll send an email thanking her.

DD2 has been HE since April. She goes to the school to drop off and collect her sister each day. She always waves to her old teacher and pops over for the occasional hug. Her teacher has told her that she can pop by any time. I'm sure most teachers would be like that.

I have lots of my old students drop by on Friday afternoons after the bell goes, some who have moved up through the grades, others who have left and gone to the high school down the road. I give out lollies on Friday afternoon so that might have something to do with it lol! I love hearing how they are doing. Friday afternoon is the best afternoon because I don't have any meetings that day and can take time to chat. Might be best to drop the teacher an email asking what day is best so that you don't drop in on a day when she's rushing off to a meeting and your DS feels that she is brushing him off. Make it a day she can stop and actually chat to him.

I would phone up and check they're going to be there, and happy to see you. Because i can't imagine anything worse than turning up with your excited ds and finding she's had to go off for a meeting or has something else after school so she has to sound dismissive to your ds as she has to deal with current issues.

For example tonight at the juniors they have an informal "discuss reports". Which is basically parents who have had a concern after reading the reports. It can be quite heated, I believe, as it tends to be the parents that disagree with what the teacher has written, or who are upset. I can't imagine that a child turning up tonight would be a good idea either from the child's point of view or from the teachers.