There’s a heated debate raging across the Internet this festive season. It turns out that some schools and nurseries are asking that parents pay an entrance fee to attend their little darlings’ nativity plays and christmas performances. The England Cricketer Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff tweeted that his daughter’s school were charging £4 a head to attend the school play.
Many parents are up in arms that they are being charged money to watch their angels tread the boards this Christmas, particularly considering the fact that many families are struggling in the current financial climate. Whereas it has been common practice for some years now to pass around a bucket for voluntary donations at Christmas functions, the charging of an entrance fee seems to have crossed the line for many parents.
On the other hand, thanks to government cuts our school budgets are being squeezed like never before. Perhaps there’s an argument for schools taking a more proactive role in fundraising? After all, is there anything more important than our children’s education?
So, what do you think about this hot topic? Are you being charged to attend the nativity this year? Do you think this is a fair move by schools, or a step too far?
Whilst Party Domain can’t do anything about your school’s stance on charging entry to the Nativity this year, we can help you save the pennies when it comes to sourcing Nativity Fancy Dress for your little starlet this year. We’ve got a great range of costumes for your future Oscar-winners, including a Star Tabard costume, a Mary Fancy Dress costume , a Shepherd Fancy Dress costume, a King fancy dress costume, and last but not least a delightful Donkey Fancy Dress costume.
Remember, with our same day despatch and reliable next day delivery up to 3.30pm each day, there’s still plenty of time to order your costume before the big performance. Good luck and break a leg (though not literally of course!) to all the budding starlets out there!
By Jennie Humes
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