Tell notonthehighstreet.com what you’d give a great teacher – chance to win £300 voucher - plus teachers: share your ideal gift NOW CLOSED

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The end of the school year is fast approaching, (or perhaps already here for some of you), and notonthehighstreet.com are keen to hear how your children show appreciation to their teachers at the end of the school year.

Here’s what notonthehighstreet.com have to say: “Whether you're overjoyed about the little one's grades or just want to say thanks for coping with a whole class of kids, we've hundreds of brilliant gift ideas that'll leave teacher smiling 'til next term”

Visit this page they have pulled together with ideas for teachers gifts and tell us which ones you think your child’s teacher would love to receive (and you’d love to give!) by leaving a comment below.

Teachers of Mumsnet, we know you might well say no gift is necessary but if your arm was twisted, we’d also love to know what your ideal end of year gift would be.

Everyone who posts on this thread will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 notonthehighstreet.com voucher!

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!

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A nice card with flowers

Nice chocolates and a funny card

Kids do cards for the teacher and teaching assistant. Then we give a donation to a class collection or a bottle of wine.

Wine - they deserve it!

I love that "I'm a teacher what's your superpower?" tote. All the teachers I know are constantly lugging books/coursework about in totes and also all of them only put up with all the stress/admin crap of teaching because they find it so rewarding, so I think they'd love it.

One of my teacher friends got Facebook style thumbs up/down rubber stamps as her Secret Santa one year. She was made up and it started a conversation about how much they all like stationery, so I'd definitely consider that too!

I was given a plant for my garden yesterday. Thoroughly chuffed. The child had chosen a different plant for each of 4 members of staff, and had written a little note on each pot. They went round the school delivering each gift personally. This child is a quiet child, barely says anything to anyone (though seems happy).

Later, in the staffroom, the reactions ranged from "what the hell do I do with it?" to keen gardenerism. But we were all in agreement that we were delighted at the child's communication and effort. And only one of us was the child's form teacher, so the others were delighted to learn that we were significant to the child.

All the plants were taken home yesterday. Whether they all get planted...

I'm struggling a bit this year. Ive seen little jam jar flower arrangements somewhere and think that might be quite sweet. Every year I swear I'll look out for something earlier then end up just last minute buying again. What I always do though is a big family box of biscuits for the staff room at least a week before they break up with a message saying we really appreciate the hard work of all the staff. That way they get a chance to share them out and eat them. I appreciate all the hard work from the dinner ladies and receptionist as well as TAs and cleaners. It's a huge joint effort.

Some seeds for the garden along with a handmade card

Sometimes teachers don’t want a gift, but a thoughtful written letter expressing your gratitude can bring tears to the eyes of a teacher. So i always get my boys to write a thank you note and send a nice potted plant with the letter. Gratitude at its best without costing a fortune.

Vouchers or wine with a hand made card.

I think something edible yet personsl is best.

Teachers don't want 100 nicknacks (or do they?) , but maybe a box of sweets with a personalised touch, would be great. A box with pic of teacher/kid or something like that.

I'd say something perishable and consumable. My mother was a teacher and she got so many knick-knack-y gifts that she felt obliged to keep and they just built up and took up space and never got used. I'm not a teacher, but I really think something like a bottle of wine or some nice chocolate would be best.

This year we've opted for a little tin teacup filled with home grown flowers and a little best teacher flag. Simple and really cheap but a nice touch to thank them for their efforts

I've had a thank you sent for the box of biscuits I sent to Learning Support, I'm pretty sure that if the staff don't eat them the children will anyway.

I think a voucher for a local coffee shop always goes down well

We did a personalised school diary, an owl key chain in a pretty personalised box,we did our own (not very good cards) where dd wrote a little note and drew something,a pack of forget me not seeds with a little poem on it and a box of chocolates.

As a teacher myself I try to put together a gift bag of small things that I think the teachers will like. This year I got insulated cups with lids (safety first!), a selection of individual teabags and some chocolates. It doesn't cost much but shows a bit of thought.
In the past I've done similar with nice stationery.

Following advice from my 2 friends who are teachers I always buy wine, they end up with so much!

I would give the "It takes a big heart to shape small minds" keyring, in fact, I will order it for a little graduation gift when my niece finishes her teaching degree, she teaches reception children.

I also really like the "Thankyou for helping me grow" plant and seeds set. Lovely sentiment. I order a lot of my birthday, New baby, Wedding and Mothers day gifts from NOTHS. Now that my niece is just about to be qualified as a teacher I'll be sure to spoil her with some of these teacher gifts too they are lovely!

My daughter gives a card and a box of chocolates to her teacher

We always write a little note in a thankyou card and refer to particular occasions we were grateful for. As far as gifts goes, I either buy something edible or that can be used in the classroom like a special pen or pen holder.

In previous years I've organised a collection so that the class contribute to a voucher/gift. This year I just haven't had time, but fortunately for DS2 and DS3's classes someone else has taken up the mantle. I'm a teacher - my best ever gift was a homemade broach. I think of that student every time I wear it.

I think my son's teacher would love something to pamper herself! The Feeling Groovy Bath Ritual Kit (The Little Box by SOAK Yourself) on notonthehighstreet.com looks just perfect!
My son also wants to give his teacher flowers from the garden and will make her a special card.

I think a small homemade gift and card together with a voucher is a nice present for out hard working teachers