welovemarmite Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 My 15 year old nephew has taken two of GCSE's early adn has done really well. I want to give do something for him but don't know what. Also knowing that whatever i do will set a precident for future exams passes for him and his younger brother!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Bake him a cake,maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Maybe a small i-tunes or HMV voucher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 A cake sounds like a good idea Or what about a fountain pen or something like that? kind of school related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Might go for the itunes. He lives about an hour and half away and i dont see him that often, and his mums cakes are to die for so i could not compete in that respect. Do kids use fountain pens these days?? Blimey I am feeling rather old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Depends... Do you want it to be a keepsake? Or something to enjoy now? Itunes voucher or similar would certainly be appreciated I am sure, but not a keepsake. It would however be easy to "duplicate" for future exam sucess both for him and his brother. And it doesn't raise too many expectations for future gifts!! Whereas a Fountain Pen (or similar) would be a long term thing as a keepsake (assuming not lost ) - and probably more expensive. And it could be a difficult standard to repeat for future pressies re exam successes...? I think I would go for a nice card and an itunes voucher (or similar depending on interests). Maybe do more for when completed all GCSE's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Most students use fountain pens, not me, I use a laptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 How about taking him out for a bite to eat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Did he work really hard for it, or was he rather blasé? If the former, how about rewarding him for his effort rather than the results? Then you'll leave the door open for doing similar for him and his brother later on even if they don't pass despite applying themselves. Also, I know it's splitting hairs, but I'd suggest the "reward" is the certificate for passing, and what you're doing is a bit of "recognition" of either the effort or the successful result. Because of that, I'd agree with Egluntyne that a meal out would fit the bill nicely. All IMHO, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 In the lower years everyone seemed to use fountain pens, with some of my results my Nan bought be a parker pen and had my name engraved in it Tbh now I just use a biro, but still have the fountain pen upstairs Freda can you use a laptop for all lessons? We have some of those pens that record what you write and can upload it onto the computer but I've never used it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 We took ES out for a meal by himself and bought a stupidly large bar of chocolate. He was a happy bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty-Box Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Our 16 year old son has just got two early G.C.S.E's, so we bought him a game for his xbox that he really wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 How about an Amazon voucher. Lots to spend it on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
