mattydski 560 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Mrs Matt Here... Just a quick reality check. Do you think it is fair to pay to see your kids xmas play or not, its £3 pounds each adult this year at our school Matt says it isn't.. What is your opinion Mrs Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I would`nt agree with it , but i would do it , you cant miss your kids xmas play , i got 10 years worth on video Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ferret feller Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 i wouldent its your blooming kid at school primary and secondary my parents were aloud too come and watch for nothing.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I don't think the cost is the point. Why are they charging and what are they using the money for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I don't think the cost is the point. Why are they charging and what are they using the money for? yes , exactly, why are they charging, no explanation...Never charged before. Not hard up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I've only just thought of that! We have to pay for our kids tickets and all..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 i would have paid a couple of quid to see my lad in the school play, i expect the moneys for funds so the kids benefit from extra stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I would`nt agree with it , but i would do it , you cant miss your kids xmas play , i got 10 years worth on video Yes we will probably still pay.. but its almost charging because they know you will go anyway... If they are short on money they should tell us..Not charge us without explanation??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I would`nt agree with it , but i would do it , you cant miss your kids xmas play , i got 10 years worth on video Yes we will probably still pay.. but its almost charging because they know you will go anyway... If they are short on money they should tell us..Not charge us without explanation??? Just ask why there charging, local school did discos all year & it enabled the school to give the kids an easter egg & put on a christmas tea for the whole school . saving you tearing your hair out thinking of summat to sent the kids with Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WILF Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Its most likely going to the PTA...........most schools cant do half of what they do without the PTA. and yes, I wouldnt think twice about paying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 i would have paid a couple of quid to see my lad in the school play, i expect the moneys for funds so the kids benefit from extra stuff If I'm donating for extra gear for the school... computers, sports kits, etc... I'd write a cheque out with a zero or two added. I don't mind that. But if I'm shelling out for the electric bill, or the teachers overtime for having the play out of hours, then why the f**k am I paying more tax than ever before? If schools are funded from our taxation then we shouldn't be charged admission for something we've already paid for. Not singling you out Kay, just that you had the quote that was twisting my knickers. Extras is one thing but with the black hole that is the local authority we should be demanding far more for our hard earned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 i would. as long the as the money stays within the school or a good cause Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 i would have paid a couple of quid to see my lad in the school play, i expect the moneys for funds so the kids benefit from extra stuff If I'm donating for extra gear for the school... computers, sports kits, etc... I'd write a cheque out with a zero or two added. I don't mind that. But if I'm shelling out for the electric bill, or the teachers overtime for having the play out of hours, then why the f**k am I paying more tax than ever before? If schools are funded from our taxation then we shouldn't be charged admission for something we've already paid for. Not singling you out Kay, just that you had the quote that was twisting my knickers. Extras is one thing but with the black hole that is the local authority we should be demanding far more for our hard earned. Well i wouldnt be overly pleased if it was for something like electricity , but they have to account for everthing they spend & receive so asking to see the schools accounts is one option Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WILF Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Very true CJ, but I think they get given a budget and so the more the PTA/parents can do, the more facilities, equipment, trips, extras the kids get........sad but true. If they cant raise money through the PTA/donations......then it has to come out of the capital budget and other stuff then suffers!! You remember good old England mate...........pay, pay and pay again!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiff 36 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 you never know, they might have explained the ticket cost to your kid, and the kid said "I don't know" when quizzed by you ... I would have paid to see my kid in a play, but would have liked to know why Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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