As the end of term approaches, Becky Dickinson considers the end-of-year gifting options for superstar teachers, and we pick out some of our favourite gifts for teachers
Diamond jewellery, Champagne, an iPad, a designer watch, an original work of art, a pair of Ugg boots and even a sari. No, Christmas hasn’t come early, these are just some of the gifts for teachers that have been thrust upon teachers by grateful parents. It’s more than some of us would spend on our actual family members. Yet you could argue that anyone with the ability to keep a classful of children in order on a daily basis is worth their weight in gold (watches). Or indeed, designer clothing or John Lewis vouchers. ‘The list goes on.
But just what is an appropriate end-of-year teacher gift" As the end of term approaches, it’s a question that’ll be on many parents minds. But before you resort to scented candles or (yet another) mug, I quizzed some teachers about the most memorable gifts they’ve received from their pupils over the years. Strangely, no-one mentioned candles or Best Teacher mugs. Perhaps because there were other, slightly more mind-blowing examples…
Bubbles and Sparkle
Alexandra Cottell, Headmistress at St Christopher’s Nursery and Prep School, in Staverton, Tones said: “End of term always brings a plethora of gifts and I’m always so grateful. It’s incredibly touching, although never expected. The most popular gifts are de...