Should I have a word with dd's teacher or not?

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It's just a small thing that's bothering dd but probably bothering me more.
In the class singing lesson, the teacher told them that some girls had sung very well and were called to form a special group to sing a different part at the front of the class. This would be fair enough but it was actually every single girl called up except dd, so she must sing with the boys.
She's slightly embarrassed because the other girls have noticed and said it's mean and the boys keep shouting at her to go and sit with the girls.
Should I mention it?. DD is quiet and often feels an outsider for that, so this is reinforcing how she feels.

Ahh that's really sad that the teacher left out only one girl. I'm so sorry for your little girl. Some teachers really do seem to be lacking in any compassion to do something like this. Definitely speak to the teacher and let her know how your dd feels. Sadly incidents such as this (speaking from experience) often stay with us throughout. Teacher should be made aware and hope to hell may think again before opening mouth. xx

Thanks Gloria. Was just thinking, this will be her memory of that teacher.

yes I would too. Mention DD feelings.. All the girls have noticed and not the teacher.

I am assuming by post a normal sized class

I would mention it if you can. Even our amazing teachers sometimes do or say odd things like this. My DD is not at all girly and sometimes gets upset that people think she's odd, which she is not . She took her fav new toy in once in reception and her teacher told other children it was her brothers, as it was a 'boys toy '. I had to try and explain why.
Totally Different context but the outcome is similar

I would raise it. I think some teachers forget the impact that things like this can have on small people, she should be more sensitive in my opinion.

Ahh poor dd. I would definitely mention it.

Thanks all. I will mention it.

Yes do mention it

The teacher may have been so focused on voices she has failed to notice the implications of the way she's split the class (poor excuse in my book but you have to go in looking reasonable!).