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Is a card appropriate?

quintsy

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resolved

Reply 1

Fusion

20

Get some gift vouchers IMO

Reply 2

Aspect

2

I would wait until perhaps you're more aware of what the problem is.

It's a nice thought though :smile:

Reply 3

FreeBird

I think the card's a really nice idea.
I'm sure, whatever is wrong with her, the card will make her smile.

Reply 4

arpeggio

12

That sounds like a really nice gesture ;yes; Maybe you could ask your head of year whether it would be appropriate since she'd probably know what the problem was/know your form tutor well enough to know whether she'd appreciate it?

Reply 5

James

14

That's a really kind idea and I'm sure it would be very much appreciated, but I'd definitely check with someone important like the Deputy Head first. He/she will know exactly what has happened, and may be able to advise you appropriately.

Reply 6

inspire~

James Gurung

That's a really kind idea and I'm sure it would be very much appreciated, but I'd definitely check with someone important like the Deputy Head first. He/she will know exactly what has happened, and may be able to advise you appropriately.

I agree, even if they don't want to give out details she could say if it's suitable or not, or even if you all really like her chip in and send her a cheap but nice bunch of flowers with a tag on it.... but then a card you can keep for longer if you like that sort of thing :smile:

Reply 7

randomgirl

14

It sounds like a lovely idea :biggrin:

Reply 8

quintsy

OP

17

Thanks all. :smile:

I've been trying to find my head of year today to ask her if it's okay, because I'm pretty certain she knows what's wrong.

Reply 9

prettygreeneyes99

9

Yea you should find out if it would be appropriate first... it is a nice idea though, my seminar group did it last year when one of our tutors was off ill :smile:

Reply 10

louisedotcom

13

Im not sure that whats wrong isnt even an issue?
I cant imagine a case where sending a card simply stating that you are thinking of her would be innapropriate?

I think it would be a nice gesture regardless, and im sure it will be appreciated.

Reply 11

James

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louisedotcom

Im not sure that whats wrong isnt even an issue?
I cant imagine a case where sending a card simply stating that you are thinking of her would be innapropriate?

I think it would be a nice gesture regardless, and im sure it will be appreciated.

Since the school aren't being open about what's happened we shouldn't make any assumptions. 'Get well soon' wouldn't be appropriate if the teacher's partner had just died, for example.

Reply 12

grammar_king

2

The only way I can think it would make anything worse is if she's gone blind and won't be able to read it. I think it's a great idea.

Reply 13

noodles!

14

Yeah, it's a really nice idea, but of course check with your head of year or someone- make it clear to them that you don't want to know what's happened, you just want to send her the card.

Reply 14

mollymustard

14

Are you sure she's definately ill?
I remember when this teacher at my school was suspended they claimed she wasnt very well.
If something like this has happened then a "Thinking of you card" might be innapropriate.

Reply 15

mercexe

Yeah, check it's appropriate for the situation first.

Fusion

Get some gift vouchers IMO

lol

Reply 16

louisedotcom

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James Gurung

Since the school aren't being open about what's happened we shouldn't make any assumptions. 'Get well soon' wouldn't be appropriate if the teacher's partner had just died, for example.

Which is probably why both myself and the OP said a 'Thinking of you' card which is appropriate for more or less all situations.

Reply 17

buggars belief

yes, do it asap. I regretted not getting round to doing this for my form tutor a week or so before we sat GCSEs, so incredibly much. I think it's one of the biggest regrets I have in my entire life.

Reply 18

mercexe

mooo123ooo

yes, do it asap. I regretted not getting round to doing this for my form tutor a week or so before we sat GCSEs, so incredibly much. I think it's one of the biggest regrets I have in my entire life.