TOILET roll, used lipstick and a frog are among the unusual gifts given to teachers at the end of the school year.

       Others include a half-eaten advent calendar, a half-empty bottle of shampoo and a pet rabbit.

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       Teachers from across the country have received obscure presents from well-meaning students Credit: Getty 2

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       Some teachers have been given play dough models and stuffed toys that pupils said looked like them.

       And one teacher even got a mug that said “World’s greatest dad” on it — but the word “dad” had been crossed out and replaced with “teacher”.

       Other well-meaning gifts have included a hammer and screwdriver, a stick of rhubarb, kitchen utensils, novelty pants and a Halloween mask.

       And some teachers have received a sock puppet and J-cloths, according to One4all gift cards’ poll of more than 300 teachers in the UK.

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       More than a third of those questioned admitted re-gifting presents from their pupils and more than half said they would rather not receive a gift.

       Those that did like to receive something said they would prefer something homemade, followed by chocolates, a gift card, flowers and baked goods.

       A third also said they would rather receive a collective gift from the class than individual tributes.

       One4all marketing chief Lou Hickey said: “Teachers no doubt receive many weird and wonderful gifts across their career and there will be some stand-out gifts and moments which will stay with them forever.

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       “And while every teacher is unique in their own way, it’s clear they can all agree that it’s the thought that counts when choosing a thank-you present."