Should you get your child’s teacher a Christmas gift? If so, what?

One of the most thoughtful yet bizarre gifts Shirley Serban received from a student during her teaching career was a basket containing a can of Sprite, dog food and a banana.

“She was so proud to give it to me and her mum said she thought very carefully about each item she chose to go in it.

“I did have a dog, but no idea where the Sprite and banana ideas came from – I don’t drink fizzy drink and not a big fan of bananas either.”