For the teachers...

Alannah Gallagher

Our Irish teacher does one to one 10-15 minute tutorials after school and during lunch. Pretty much free grinds and I'm pretty sure he doesn't get paid for them.

I'd like to buy him a little something to say "thanks for going the extra mile" but I don't want him to think I'm a silly little girl with a crush on him. I don't, but I really appreciate him helping us out like that.

Would it be appropriate?

RealJohn

I wouldn't say it's inappropriate. Might be better if you could get a friend to buy it with you but I imagine that it's unlikely your teacher will think you're buying it because you have a crush on him, he'll probably just appreciate the gesture.

Unless you buy him flowers or jewelery or something. Then he might think you have a crush on him.

endacl

Alannah Gallagher wrote: »

Our Irish teacher does one to one 10-15 minute tutorials after school and during lunch. Pretty much free grinds and I'm pretty sure he doesn't get paid for them.

I'd like to buy him a little something to say "thanks for going the extra mile" but I don't want him to think I'm a silly little girl with a crush on him. I don't, but I really appreciate him helping us out like that.

Would it be appropriate?

If you hand him a card, thanking him for going the extra mile, and telling him that you appreciate it, I'm sure it'll be received in the spirit in which it is intended. Book/cd vouchers are a safe bet and won't be misconstrued. Doesn't have to be for a large amount. It's the thought that counts.

Very thoughtful an generous on your part. Well done.

Teacher.

PaulieBoy

I would say he would be delighted with a card and a thank you!

whiteandlight

Thank you cards mean alot, they make my day. Also got a chocolate bar shaped calculator once (maths teacher)-I still have it and it makes me smile and think of that year group everytime I see it. It's very nice of you to think of him

seavill

Musicmental85 wrote: »

Thank you cards mean alot, they make my day. Also got a chocolate bar shaped calculator once (maths teacher)-I still have it and it makes me smile and think of that year group everytime I see it. It's very nice of you to think of him

Can't believe you didn't eat it tbh.:P

Yea I'd say a card is best, I know of some teachers who feel terrible when getting vouchers as they don't like the idea of students spending extra money on them.

A card says it all really, if you are close with your classmates you could all sign it

RealJohn

Musicmental85 wrote: »

Thank you cards mean alot, they make my day. Also got a chocolate bar shaped calculator once (maths teacher)-I still have it and it makes me smile and think of that year group everytime I see it. It's very nice of you to think of him

I'd love to get a chocolate calculator (though there's little chance I wouldnt' eat it).

whiteandlight

RealJohn wrote: »

Musicmental85 wrote: »

Thank you cards mean alot, they make my day. Also got a chocolate bar shaped calculator once (maths teacher)-I still have it and it makes me smile and think of that year group everytime I see it. It's very nice of you to think of him

I'd love to get a chocolate calculator (though there's little chance I wouldnt' eat it).

Oh it wasn't actually chocolate but scented, coloured shaped like it! If it was actual chocolate it would have been long gone lol!

mtoutlemonde

A card would be sufficient. It's a lovely thought - during my teaching practice a student who I helped for her oral left a card and a box of chocolates in the office for me. And like the teacher who got the calculator I still have the card. I went way out of my way for students this year and got nothing - not even a thank-you. I would be chuffed with a thank-you card.

doc_17

I got a card and a gift voucher one time. Was great. I still have the card. Great to look back on

Inspector Coptoor

Make it subject specific if you can.

I got a personalized lab coat from a group of students I had before
(Chemistry Teacher), & a large A3 handmade card which rehashed all the nerd jokes we had shared as a class group & teacher.