Do Y7 boys give their form teacher a Xmas present?

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What's the protocol for buying teacher gifts at Secondary? Is it the done thing for Year 7 boys?

No, it's not the done thing for anyone.

Secondary teachers get bugger all, except possibly from Y11 and Y13 when they do their exams.

No, it's not generally done, but a card with a thank you in it is fab. Occasionally I get some chocolates and am thrilled!

Not typical.

Mine point blank refused even to countenance giving a card, let alone a gift from Yr 7 on. Just Not Cool, sadly.

I got some lovely cards and gifts from my form- one year they all clubbed together and got me a bracelet! Sometimes if they really like a teacher you'll get things. Not usual though.

Oh I know the kids often refuse to write a card-it's nice to get a parental thank you card, which they will begrudgingly hand over, though!

Not done at my DC school

No, even if I wrapped present up myself and put it in DD's bag, she wouldn't be seen dead handing it over. Have told her when she finishes comp, I'll be sending a personal thank you to teachers she/we feel have really supported her though (you can contact teachers personally on the school's email).

you might

they dont

Social suicide according to ds.

If you feel the need to, send a box of quality street in for the staffroom.

It is a bit Crap tho. My primary colleagues have to take a low loader to work on the last day for all their presents. I get nowt.

Teachers don't expect anything.

Thank you notes are lovely though (more treasured if they come in the student's handwriting).

Tbf, I don't need or really want presents myself. I do the job, and I'm paid. But the difference at primary is staggering to us sec types

However, if you want to hand in a tin of biscuits or sweets to Reception yourself, to be put in the staff room, they will be much appreciated!

DS did this year but he's at a school that goes to 13, so maybe he wouldn't if he was at secondary. Probably not 'cool' or whatever the kids say these days!

I dont expect anything but this year I have had nice soap and home made sweets from two y7 lovely girls. Last year I got fluffy socks off a y8 boy and the year before some shower gel with a twix sellotaped to it.

Nothing is expected but anything is lovely and appreciated.