There's a noticeable chill in the air, but it's not just the December weather. Although 2020 has felt like the longest year on record, it is finally nearly Christmas.
For parents across the country, it's the time of year when they're thinking about buying a gift for their children's teachers.
It's not uncommon to send your child in with a prezzie as a festive thank you - especially in a year where teachers have worked extremely hard, in tough circumstances.
But it's not a mandatory requirement and lots of parents have found themselves struggling to keep afloat during the pandemic.