Teachers reveal worst end of year gifts including half eaten chocolates
The school year is drawing to a close in the UK, with parents no doubt planning some end-of-year presents for their child's teachers.
According to a new survey by Moonpig, one in two teachers admit to receiving gifts they didn't like.
Among the worst they've been given include second-hand jewellery, half eaten chocolates, used handmade candles, and even SlimFast items.
It's not surprising that 37 percent of those surveyed admitted they have re-gifted pupils' presents at least once in the past.
Almost three quarters of teachers said they'd be happy with a card, with others preferring vouchers, chocolates or wine.
However, 80 percent still agreed that end of term gifts are given with the best intentions.
A spokesperson for Moonpig commented: 'Teachers go above and beyond every day, and end-of-year gifts are a great way to show our appreciation. "We have curated a selection of some of our best gifts that we're sure won't disappoint, so whether you want to make a grand gesture or even a small thoughtful token of thanks we've certainly got something that will help you score top points in class.'
One in four teacher's would be disappointed if the gifts, even if less then 10 percent of the class give their teacher a present.
According to Moonpig, the most appreciated teacher gifts include - in order - gift vouchers, food or drink items, a personalised card, a gift experiences, or a personalised item.
Items on Moonpig are available to buy with 20 percent off all gifts and flowers using the THANKYOUGIFT code until July 21.
The full range can be found at https://www.moonpig.com/uk/gifts/all/.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NBC News
a few seconds ago
- NBC News
Nebraska Republican faces rowdy town hall with questions about Epstein files and fired BLS chief
Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., held a town hall Monday that started with boos from the crowd shortly after he took the stage and ended with chants of 'vote him out' when the event ended. In between, the Nebraska Republican was consistently heckled while responding to questions about releasing more information on Jeffrey Epstein, President Donald Trump's firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner and cuts to Medicaid in the GOP's 'Big, Beautiful Bill.' Audience members began yelling at Flood and booing him when he talked about Medicaid and the impact of Trump's sweeping domestic policy law on hospitals in Nebraska. Flood argued that there's 'a lot of misinformation' about the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' which no Democrats voted for when it made its way through Congress this summer. Later he faced a question that suggested he was covering up files related to Epstein. Flood responded by saying he supports releasing the files and will co-sponsor a non-binding House resolution calling for their publication. Flood added that he supports an effort led by House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., to have Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell sit for a deposition. Comer last week postponed Maxwell's deposition, previously scheduled for Aug. 11, until at least October to let the Supreme Court decide in late September whether it will review her case. Flood also weighed in on the firing of BLS chief Erika McEntarfer, who Trump dismissed Friday shortly after the agency published figures showing that hiring in the U.S. had significantly slowed significantly in recent months. The congressman suggested he might have handled the situation differently, while adding that he does not know 'all the details' about McEntarfer's firing. 'I don't know what the situation was with the Department of Labor person. Neither do you. I don't know. I don't know,' Flood said. 'I can tell you I've been an employer for a lot of years, and there's always two sides to every story, and I don't know what that side was. I will say this, though, if all that person did was get the data out there, if all that, and I don't know that's the case, but if that's all they did, I would not have fired her.' Several Republican senators, as well as economists and statisticians, took issue with Trump terminating McEntarfer last week. Audience members yelled, jeered and booed throughout the event, with audible chants of 'free Palestine,' 'tax the rich,' and during the town hall's conclusion, calls to 'vote him out.' When Flood attempted to engage with audience members on those topics, he was largely met with more protests. Attendees asked at least three different questions about the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, specifically about Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz,' which one attendee called 'Alligator Auschwitz.' Inquiring about the immigration detention facility in Florida, one attendee asked Flood, 'How much do taxpayers have to pay for a fascist country?' Flood responded to by saying the majority of Americans voted for Trump and not for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. 'Americans voted for a, for a border that is secure, and I support the president enforcing our immigration laws, which, by the way, were written by Congress,' he added, prompting more boos. The Nebraska Democratic Party encouraged people to attend Flood's town hall, telling voters of Nebraska's 1st Congressional District in a social media post, 'you know what to do!' The party also encouraged attendance at Flood's last in-person town hall in the state, in May, when he was grilled by audience members and at one point conceded he had not read a bill in full before voting in favor of it.
Express Tribune
a few seconds ago
- Express Tribune
Sydney Sweeney heckled over ‘racist' American Eagle ad at film premiere
Actress Sydney Sweeney faced public protest at the Los Angeles premiere of her new film Americana, as controversy surrounding her recent American Eagle ad campaign continues to generate backlash. The incident occurred on Sunday night at Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood. Sweeney, best known for her role in Euphoria, arrived on the red carpet wearing a pale yellow gown. As she exited her SUV and was escorted toward the venue, a protester off-camera shouted, 'Stop the ad, that is being racist!' The heckling was captured on video and widely circulated online shortly after the event. TMZ shares video of Sydney Sweeney being 'heckled' over the American Eagle genes/jeans ad at the premiere for her film 'Americana.' — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 4, 2025 The protest references Sweeney's American Eagle campaign, which has been criticized by some social media users — particularly on TikTok — for allegedly promoting racially insensitive messaging. The ad featured the tagline 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,' which critics claimed was a thinly veiled play on 'genes,' sparking concerns about implied genetic superiority. Neither Sweeney nor her team has publicly addressed the accusation, and she did not acknowledge the heckler at the premiere. American Eagle, however, released a statement defending the campaign, stating it was about denim and Sweeney's personal story, and rejected the claims as false and defamatory. Despite the outburst, Sweeney continued posing with co-stars Simon Rex and Halsey on the red carpet. The rest of the premiere proceeded without incident. The episode highlights the growing tension between celebrity endorsements and public scrutiny, particularly around sensitive cultural issues.
Korea Herald
a few seconds ago
- Korea Herald
Sunmi to drop another summer anthem: report
Sunmi will be returning Aug. 26 with a summer song, according to a local media report on Tuesday. It will be her first endeavor in over a year since dropping the digital single 'Balloon in Love,' the final piece of her summer single trilogy after 'Pporappippam' from 2020 and 'Heart Burn' from 2022. The singer and songwriter, formerly of Wonder Girls, launched her solo career in 2013 with the single '24 Hours.' She has since released a number of hit songs, such as 'Gashina' and 'Siren,' carving out a spot for herself as a solo performer. Meanwhile, some Wonder Girls members shared pictures of their get-together last month, raising hopes for a reunion among fans.
