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Special present for a special teacher

Ker View Member Profile	04/12/2012, 09:44 PM Post #1
Posts: 7,970 Joined: 2-April 05 From: Adelaide
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DD's teacher won't be back at the school next year so I want to get her a present from me. She has been so good for DD and has given a LOT of her own time to her. I have the teachers presents from the kids organised, but this is something from me to her. I'm also writing a card naturally. She's 24, 2nd year out of teaching, gorgeous, funny, bright and bubbly. VERY enthusiastic about work lol. She has an Iphone 5 and an Ipad...what about a case for either? I saw a gorgeous hot pink croc leather ipad case just recently. Any other ideas?

Sail to the Moon View Member Profile	04/12/2012, 09:52 PM Post #2
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Just a thought, but if she has an iphone and an ipad, she might already have cases for them both. If you're open to buying vouchers, you could always buy her an iTunes voucher and give that along with a nice letter or card.

howdo View Member Profile	04/12/2012, 09:55 PM Post #3
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It's nice to change the covers up a bit I'd love another iPhone case - in case one day I'm not feeling very red

Ker View Member Profile	04/12/2012, 09:55 PM Post #4
Posts: 7,970 Joined: 2-April 05 From: Adelaide
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I know she just has a silicon case for the iphone...don't know about ipad cases though. I hate giving vouchers! It just seems to show no thought to me!

Caseymay View Member Profile	04/12/2012, 09:56 PM Post #5
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If she loves her work she may love some new resources. What about a voucher to an education supplies shop? Of course that is work related and you might rather something that is for the holidays. What about * Dinner voucher? * Massage voucher? * Self made hamper with nice cheeses, wines, bikkies, fruit etc? I like the iPad/iPhone cover idea! Plus a nice card and that is plenty really. I'm sure she will love just to know that her extra effort is appreciated ETA: Oops just read your voucher comment! This post has been edited by Caseymay: 04/12/2012, 09:59 PM

Ker View Member Profile	04/12/2012, 10:01 PM Post #6
Posts: 7,970 Joined: 2-April 05 From: Adelaide
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LOL she is a teetotaller too! That's why I'm having such a hard time. She is young, iranian and still lives with her parents, if that gives a better insight to her.

Lib View Member Profile	04/12/2012, 10:02 PM Post #7
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Gold class movie tickets?

Sail to the Moon View Member Profile	04/12/2012, 10:36 PM Post #8
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If you know which type of iPad she has, you could buy a case from the Apple store and choose an engraving for the case. You could ask your daughter for ideas about what should be engraved on the case . http://store.apple.com/au/product/MD579FE/...ct-red?fnode=3b

ekbaby View Member Profile	04/12/2012, 10:46 PM Post #9
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TBH I think a heartfelt card explaining what you love about the way she works would be the best part of the present Are teachers allowed to accepts gifts over a certain value? When I worked in govt jobs we were not allowed to accept anything more than a token gift from clients. My DP is a teacher and personally she would feel embarrassed to receive some of those gifts- not because she is not loving the sentiment behind the gift, but out of concern for the family spending money on her. She has always worked in low SES areas though. However the personal cards she has received from students saying things like "thanks for listening to me" are treasured and will be kept forever

Jayne174 View Member Profile	04/12/2012, 10:54 PM Post #10
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What about some stationery or a diary from Kikki K?

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