The most common amount being sought by schools was between €50 and €100, a new survey has found
Two-thirds of parents are expected to pay a voluntary contribution to their children's school, a newexamines all things Back to School from voluntary contributions to transport and sex education.
"Even if it came down to where [the school said], 'We bought tea and coffee for the teachers for the breakroom during the year' and you had a detailed analysis of the whole thing. "They fundraise then throughout the year for the iPads and anything else they need for the school and maintenance."So, there is other means of getting money for the schools to do things as well.""There's a very good, open communication: if you can't afford something, you can say it to them," she said."If I said to them, 'I can't afford that €20 this week, can I pay another week?', there is no pressure.
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