Leaving present for teacher

I'm not really sure where to put this, but hopefully someone can help me. A teacher that I'm really fond of is leaving at the end of this year and I want to get her something really thoughtful. The only problem is I have no idea what. Like, if it was for a close friend I'd do something like a photograph collage, but that's not really possible in this situation as she's my teacher so, unsurprisingly, we don't have many photo's together :smile:

Anyone got any ideas? Thanks so much.

Reply 1

Kaneki

Another American lawsuit incoming [Insert laughter here].

In all seriousness alcohol's always a good one, any way to jokingly ask her in a lesson about her favourite drinks?

Reply 2

daviem

Original post by Kaneki

Another American lawsuit incoming [Insert laughter here].

In all seriousness alcohol's always a good one, any way to jokingly ask her in a lesson about her favourite drinks?

I was thinking something more personal though....also I don't even think I'm allowed to take alcohol into school

Reply 3

_Ddraig_

When our Physics teacher left Christmas 2013, our class (the three amigos doing A-Levels) ended up getting her a bottle of wine and a pack of starbursts. The bottle of wine was just a generic gift whereas the starburst was a bit more of a funny gift, seeing as every now and again she would bring a packet of starbursts into class and hand out a couple.

Getting something for teachers who are leaving is always tricky though, and i think it should really depend on how long you have been taught by that particular teacher (in my case it was Yr 7 through to A-Levels). It might look odd getting something other than a card if you've only been taught by the teacher for a year or two.

Reply 4

crozibear96

One of our teachers left at Halloween, and our AS class all pooled in and got him a tonne of physics-y stuff (he was a physics teacher). We got him a personalized mug (something along the lines of Mr X - Best Physics Teacher Ever or something like that), a tie with physics formula and stuff on it, a badge saying I <3 Physics and some squeaky toys for his dog. We also got a cake made with an arsenal logo on it (he's a big fan).

You could probably find a tonne of stuff online. What subject does she teach?

Reply 5

lottie.13

Last year a teacher who was really special to me left our school, and I bought her a mug and wrote her a card- quite a simple, obvious one but in my opinion it is quite personal as it is something that is kept, rather than eaten/drunk .. hope this helps :smile:

Reply 6

daviem

Original post by _Morsey_

She's taught me from year 8 to 12 and she always goes above and beyond for her students which is something I really appreciate, so I'd like to do the same for her in regards to getting her something. Something different and personal.

Reply 7

daviem

Original post by crozibear96

Philosophy and Ethics. She seems to really like minions a well haha

Reply 8

daviem

Original post by lottie.13

Yeah, I think she would appreciate something long lasting.

Reply 9

crozibear96

Original post by daviem

Philosophy and Ethics. She seems to really like minions a well haha

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ONE-MINION-Ceramic-Ideal-Gift/dp/B00ML3N8B2/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1422200529&sr=8-12&keywords=minions+gifts

There's something right off the bat.:3

Also, zazzle seems like a good site for teacher gifts ---> http://www.zazzle.co.uk/philosophy+teacher+gifts

Reply 10

daviem

Original post by crozibear96

Haha, the minion mug's pretty funny, thanks for the site suggestions, they look really good I'll check them out. Thanks

Reply 11

shorty.loves.angels

Here's a few things I got last year that meant a lot - a very fitting mug (teachers always have personalised mugs and keep them for years), a notebook where the front was designed/ personalised by the student (may not last forever but can be kept), a signed picture that a student had drawn of a penguin :smile:

a collage of photos of the students that they all signed, flowers (they died but I kept the photo), a personalised keyring, a personally designed bead bracelet (i found these online - very cheap and easy but so personal). Oo a drinks' coaster that had a self-chosen/ designed print in it, a science based jewellery item that I'll probably wear very little but will treasure.

God I miss those kids :frown:

Reply 12

daviem

Original post by shorty.loves.angels

hmm, the bracelet is interesting, I know how to make some pretty nice ones so I might do that. She would love me to draw her something but unfortunately my drawing skills are shocking :smile:

Thanks for the help

Reply 13

shorty.loves.angels

Original post by daviem

hmm, the bracelet is interesting, I know how to make some pretty nice ones so I might do that. She would love me to draw her something but unfortunately my drawing skills are shocking :smile:

Thanks for the help