I didn’t know it was a thing but apparently it is now. We need to buy teachers an end of year gift. My TA doesn’t want to spend much so please find me a bargain and what’s acceptable?
End of Year Teachers Gift
Tomstars241 on 02/12/2024 - 00:44
Last edited 02/12/2024 - 01:15
Last edited 02/12/2024 - 01:15
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If public service please remind yourself of the State Code of Ethics.
Gifts must be declared. Sure its been updated in SA but the gist is:
Acceptance of gifts and benefits: Maintaining impartiality and avoiding undue influence; not seeking or accepting gifts or benefits; understanding that non-pecuniary gifts may be accepted; complying with DECD policies in regard to accepting/declaring or recording of all gifts and benefits of any kind.
Do us all a favour and keep it hand made, low key or to all staff.
The limit is state dependent and has various categories which are not to be accepted. Over the limit has to be declared and the Department will make the decision whether the teacher can keep or whether the Department will keep.
As a teacher, a nice hand-made card by the student is the best, followed by a card and a box of chocolates. But we don't expect anything.
Yes, it used to be non pecuniary $50 but now in the DfE that limit reference has gone. The TRB has in place a rule over gifts as does the DfE in general, without limit.
Not sure why the down vote - but a card and a box of Favourites for the staffroom. This avoids both the pecuniary aspect and the power/favouritism triggers.
It may seem like no big deal but when some sites have individual teachers receiving $100s in gift cards and vouchers (all having to be declared) it creates problems
Totally agree. Love a hand-made card with a personalised message. Have a decent stash and a couple framed in my home office to remind myself that the work is so worth it.
As much as I appreciate the gesture behind chocolates, there's always way too much chocolate. I would rather students spend that money on stationary or books.
Stationary?
F. See me after class.
pool together with other parents
get gift cardcheaper over all for each parent and better gift for teachers
How much do you think each parents should put?
Alcohol. They'll need it.
With 30 strawso
Slip them a $50 in your palm as you shake their hand
If I only worked half a year, I wouldn't want/need a gift.
oh my, what a delightfully edgy take
Be nice, last time they spoke to a teacher was when they dropped out of year 10.
Year 10? That's generous…
They'll almost certainly have too much crap and/or chocolate.
Get the a chicken or a goat instead.
3 chickens for $29 sounds good
Something practical like toilet papers or dish washing liquid.
Booze, chocolate, hampers, personalised thank you letters/card.
It doesn't have to be expensive, this is one where it really is the thought that counts.
Primary public school - handmade card/gift from student + $20-$50 voucher depending on your means and if there’s teacher aide in the room, ie you might need two vouchers
Primary private school - if it’s a fancy school gift giving can get out of control. Coffee voucher if you know there’s a good one near the school. Plant, like an orchid, indoor plant in a nice pot, also handmade card.
Both options work for public or private, but from what I hear Coles myer vouchers aren’t really the go for private school.
Some parents also chip in for a large voucher at both public and private.
I do Coles Myer or Kmart vouchers for our early childhood educators and then a cookie, donut or similar box for the whole centre.
Good answer @morse
Always booze or chocolates or both. Married to a teacher for many years.
Fancy Socks
Cufflinks
I'd usually just get a generic gift, e.g. box of chocolates, candle, small house decor, or the like.