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Hi everyone,
Just wondering what your view is about this really? Anyone ever wirtten to teachers/maintained friendships with them? We've been discussing this informally at school and the general consensus is if you're happy and the teacher doesn't over step the mark then what is the problem? As long as you can remain professional in school then there is no problem (we're talkng friendships- NOT relationships)
We're sixth form students and so are encouraged to maintain good comuunication between teachers...
what does everyone think??
Just wondering what your view is about this really? Anyone ever wirtten to teachers/maintained friendships with them? We've been discussing this informally at school and the general consensus is if you're happy and the teacher doesn't over step the mark then what is the problem? As long as you can remain professional in school then there is no problem (we're talkng friendships- NOT relationships)
We're sixth form students and so are encouraged to maintain good comuunication between teachers...
what does everyone think??
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Because there is no personal relationship whilst in school i think friendships are rare once a pupil has left.
However i know from experience that teachers are always really pleased to catch up with old pupils to see how they have got on.
16+ education teachers in my experience are different because of the informal atmosphere and the age of the pupils. Friendships are common and i myself still speak to a few of my A-level lecturers.
He doesn't work at the school anymore. He was sacked for shagging a student. :rolleyes:
After leaving college, I started looking for a job. I asked my A Level English Literature lecturer to provide me with a reference. He did! Other than that, I don't keep in touch with any teachers or lecturers.
(or others?) what are the guidlines for 6th form students (within a 11-19 secondary school) then? Are there any?
I emailed one of my three A-Level English Literature teachers when I left sixth form. I think maybe three times at the most. He replied each time but to be honest he wasn't my fave teacher - I was only emailing him because I missed school etc.
After about three months I gave up on it because I'd moved on. Writing seems an ok thing to do, I suppose, but you'll probably find it doesn't last very long.
But they were going to stay over and everything
Technically there is nothing wrong with it, seen as we had all left school
Shame it didn't happen .... they were top guys
Yeah, my old RE teacher is a patient at work and I always want to say 'just have a seat Sir'!
I don't see whats wrong with it so if you feel close enough to your teacher then I don't see why you shouldnt write to him/her.
Well; I went ahead and wrote a letter- stuck it in the internal mail system at school on thursday and broke up for 1/2 term on friday. Have heard nothing Little bit worried now about going back on monday!!!
I must be loopy:rolleyes:
It's fine and even admirable wanting to be friends with your teacher as long as you know where the boundaries lie.
I would say and I don't know what the trainee schoolteacher thinks about this that writing a letter to your teacher when you are still having regular school contact with them is not appropriate, even emailing them is not appropriate when if you really want some time to talk to your teacher you can do it face to face. Just catch them at the end of a lesson and say you need 10 mins to talk with them. I realise you may be close to your teacher, but it's important not to become over-dependent - they are the professional without wanting to sound patronisng - you are the child/pupil. Instead of being selfish, try and think of your teacher and teh difficult position you may be putting them in by writing letters to them, even if they are totally innocent. Use your brain in this situation and best of luck.
Well strangely things turned out very well. Dropped in to see her at the end of school and she said she really liked my nice letter and was looking forward to replying! I'm pleased and think it might be because she no longer teaches me and being in 6th form the rules are relaxed.
Thanks for your advice mazzza have listened and took notice