The Ultimate Back-to-School Checklist
Keep scrolling for the school essentials worth checking off before the first bell rings…
Back-to-school season always seems to sneak up quickly! One minute it’s summer vacation, the next you’re hunting for their essentials. Whether you’re shopping early or doing a last-minute trolley dash, our back-to-school checklist is here to make the prep a little easier. Think classroom essentials, comfy clothes and all the extras they’ll need for the term ahead, consider this your stress-free guide to getting them school ready.
School Dressing
Make sure they have plenty of clothes and essentials to see them through the school week (and weekly wash loads). Our school checklist isn’t just reserved for classroom hours; after-school downtime prep is just as important as their school-day staples!
Tracksuits and Sets
Getting your little one out of their school uniform and into a fresher look after a long day is a must. Add one of our varsity-inspired tracksuits to your basket and style as needed, whatever the season. Choose from an assortment of vibrant colors and prints, making it easy to spot them at the school gate!
Jeans
Certified year-round staple, denim jeans and cargo pants offer limitless outfit possibilities. After-school fun with friends? Check! Weekend family activities? Check!
Hoodies and Sweaters
Versatile and super stylish, our selection of kids hoodies and sweatshirts are sure to help them earn extra style points. Pick between crew-neck sweaters and zip-up hoodies with plenty of playful prints and slogans.
Jackets
Although the weather forecast is out of our hands, prepping your little one for every eventuality is top of our to-do list! Let them express themselves with one of our school jackets, including hooded puffer jackets, sleeveless jackets, raincoats and on-trend varsity jackets.
Shoes
From ballet flats to sneaker styles, we’ve got a stylish selection of school shoes to protect those tiny toes throughout the term. Now for the tough decision: self-fastening, lace-up or slip-on?
Active Days Sorted
Got a kiddo bursting with energy? Thank goodness for PE... To make sure they have their kit bag filled with activewear essentials, keep scrolling for our checklist!
Gym Bags
Let them take their pick between backpacks and drawstring bags (available in printed and plain designs) to transport their sports clothes from home to hall in style.
Sneakers
Their love affair with sports starts at school, so make sure they’re set with a pair of sneakers suitable for gym class.
Shorts
Whatever the dress code, we’ve got kids school shorts multipacks ready to tackle any team game!
Socks
From classic white and black sock styles to patterned ankle, no-show and longer options, socks are a must-have to keep their feet fresh!
Water Bottle
Keeping hydrated is vital, not just during gym class but throughout the day too! Help them keep on top of their water intake with our array of kids water bottles, from Marvel to Hello Kitty.
Back-to-School Supplies & Stationery
There’s no denying that the smell of new notebooks and the sight of freshly sharpened pencils fuels them with excitement to ace the school year. Here’s our definitive list of stationery essentials to fill their backpacks with!
Pencil Case
Deck out their desk with our practical pencil cases. They’re spoilt for choice with our character designs for boys and girls, as well as our multi-compartment styles for the young creatives.
Notebooks
Be it spelling tests or multiplication practice, track their progress with our range of notebooks and planners.
Pens
Take our word for it, they’ll go through these F-A-S-T. From black and blue pen multipacks to assorted ballpoint sets, we've got them covered all year round.
Pencils & Crayons
Help them brighten up their schoolwork with our range of coloring pencils and pens. Whether they're drafting work or doodling, these are the back-to-school basics they’ll want on hand!
Pencil Sharpener
Got the pencils? Now don’t forget a pencil sharpener to keep them fresh.
Highlighters
Make notetaking aesthetically pleasing with highlighters that’ll jazz up their study time.
Eraser
Thanks to our vibrant and fun-shaped erasers, no mistake is too drastic. Which one will they choose?
Ruler
The true measure of stationery success? A well-stocked pencil case. Whether drawing straight lines or measuring shapes, make sure your little one has a school ruler ready for every lesson.
School Bags & Backpacks
Guarantee that your little one carries their school staples in style this term with one of our kids school bags. From their favorite characters and colors to their go-to prints and patterns, head in-store to snap up a bag they can't wait to pack and put on their cloakroom peg! Handy design details like our netted side pockets and front zip compartments make it easy to access their everyday school supplies.
Lunchbox
Avoid squashed fruit and leftover crumbs at the bottom of their school bag with our selection our selection of lunch bags and lunch boxes, designed to seamlessly carry their favorite foods and snacks from kitchen to canteen.
Tips for Back-to-School Shopping
Getting ready for a new school year is much easier with a little planning. Before you start shopping, keep these simple tips in mind to save time, stay organized and make sure you have all the essentials covered.
Start with what they already have: check last year's clothing and stationery before buying replacements.
Make a checklist: break your shopping into categories like clothes, school supplies, bags and lunch essentials.
Prioritize the basics: focus on everyday essentials before picking up extras.
Size up where you can: choosing slightly bigger sweaters, coats or shoes can help them last longer.
Stock up on stationery: multipacks of pens, pencils, highlighters and notebooks are always handy to have.
Don't forget the little things: lunchboxes, water bottles, name labels, hair accessories and tissues can be easy to overlook.
Shop ahead of time: beat the back-to-school rush by shopping early, giving yourself plenty of time to find the right sizes and tick everything off your list.
Uniform Care Tips to Make Items Last Longer
A little extra care can help school uniform last longer, through busy school days, lunchtime spills and weekly washes.
Check the care labels: always follow the washing instructions to help protect the fabric, color and fit.
Wash inside out: turning shirts, sweaters, pants and skirts inside out can help reduce fading and everyday wear.
Use a cooler wash: lower temperatures are gentler on fabrics and can help prevent shrinking.
Treat stains quickly: tackle marks from lunch, grass or paint early to stop them from setting into the fabric.
Avoid overloading the washing machine: giving clothes enough space will help them wash properly and reduce creasing.
Air-dry where possible: machine drying can shrink or wear out fabrics faster, so hang items up to dry when you can.
Rotate uniform pieces: having a few shirts, socks or pants in rotation helps prevent the same items wearing out too quickly.
Store properly: hang blazers, coats and sweaters neatly to help them keep their shape between wears.