Pupils asked to give gift to charity instead of teachers [IrishTimes]
- Published: 20 June 2011
AS THE primary school year draws to a close, Crosscare, the Dublin Catholic archdiocese’s social care agency, has appealed to parents to make a donation to it rather than pay for more soap,scented candles, and/or chocolates for their children’s favourite teacher.
It has said “schoolchildren who will bid a tearful farewell to their favourite teacher at the end of the month are being asked to say thanks with a very special present for their teacher this summer, a helping hand to those most in need”.
It has asked parents and children “not to buy the annual scented candle or toiletry set” but to make a donation to them instead.
In return, children can download a specially designed “Thank You Teacher” card from the Crosscare website and add their own personal message. It is available at www.crosscare.ie.
The agency helps more than 70,000 people every year, including the homeless, children in care, and people who need help just to put food on the table.
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