With Christmas fast approaching, we are all more mindful than ever of the effects of poverty on the lives of families in our area.   Some families may feel under pressure to show their appreciation to staff in the school through bringing in expensive gifts.

Last year the BBC ran a feature about this with the simple message that thank you is enough. We want to share this message with you this year to reassure any parents that are worried about affording a gift for a teacher in the run up to the Christmas break.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46580014

I would like to reassure you that there is no ban on bringing gifts for staff, but that a thank you, a card, a handmade token of appreciation and the thought behind these small gestures, is more than enough for us.

Wishing you all the best this festive season,

Julie McKee
Head Teacher