Reduce School Costs

“Whilst we, the undersigned, recognise the importance of the input from the Parent Council at Gavinburn School, we feel that the combined cost of activities and events run at the school is unreasonable.  Entry prices for evening events are much more than what other schools charge and we feel that tickets for these events should be priced in line with what other schools charge, i.e. £2 per head.  We feel that events like the Christmas Fayre are too expensive and the goods on sale do not offer value for money.  We understand that these events are well attended; however as parents we feel pressured to purchase tickets and get involved to ensure that our children do not feel ostracised.  We realise that some fund raising is required in order to subsidise the school, but do not agree that it has to continue at the current rate and would urge the school to review the situation and consider the views of the parents.”