Personally, I never had anything of value to take to school. Nor would I. I left school 10 years ago but in that time technology has boomed. I used to have my Sony Walkman actually, that was a bold gamble. Rolled the dice of chance every day.
I think schools have enough to deal with already...
Only you know your situation, the back story with the Head etc. Personally, I would write it off and move on with life. But I would understand if you weren't prepared to make that call.
I'm not saying he shouldn't. It isn't for me to comment on. The value is relative to the person.
Why...
The £25 offer is a gesture of good will and not an admission of guilt. It is sad that what was meant to be a conciliatory gesture may end up being used as a stick to beat them with.
Your son shouldn't wear a watch of a value you are not prepared to write off as "one of those things". Your son...