It’s almost time for the kids to head back to school. Many retailers are offering back-to-school discounts on various products. Here’s a Back-to-School supplies list for parents to prepare for the upcoming school year. Check it out!
Back-to-School Supplies List:
| Back-to-School Supplies List | Checklist |
|---|---|
| – HB Pencils | ▢ |
| – Colored Pencils | ▢ |
| – Pencil Sharpener | ▢ |
| – Ballpoint Pens | ▢ |
| – Pencil Case | ▢ |
| – Highlighters | ▢ |
| – Large Eraser | ▢ |
| – Glue Sticks | ▢ |
| – A4 Exercise Books | ▢ |
| – 2m Book Cover Rolls | ▢ |
| – Notebooks (120 pages) | ▢ |
| – 2-Ring Binders (25mm) | ▢ |
| – Water Bottle | ▢ |
| – Scissors | ▢ |
| – Ruler (30cm) | ▢ |
| – Correction Tape | ▢ |
| – Lunch Box /Snack Box | ▢ |
Where to find Back-to-School Season Discounts
BigW, Target, Kmart, and Officeworks offer various discounts on school supplies during the back-to-school season.
BigW: School supplies as low as $2, notebooks for 15 cents, water bottles for 75 cents, backpacks starting from $10.
Target: Clothing, shoes, stationery, lunchboxes, water bottles, and many practical items for under $10! Buy two, get one free on creative stationery. School polo shirts for $6 each or two for $10.
Kmart: In addition to school clothing, backpacks, lunch boxes, and water bottles, you can also find some office supplies like calculators, keyboards, headphones, printers, iPad stands, and more.
Officeworks: The back-to-school discount catalogues may vary by state, so check the catalogue for your specific state. Besides school supplies, Officeworks can also print documents, enrolment materials, etc. Just send an email to the corresponding Officeworks store, and you can pick up your documents in-store.
One Month Before School Starts:
- Prepare school supplies in advance.
- Double-check your child’s enrollment information, especially for new students, and ensure that the required vaccinations are up to date.
- Make sure your child has completed all summer assignments.
- Organize school supplies, create a back-to-school shopping list, and determine if anything else is needed.
Three Weeks Before School Starts:
- Shop for clothing, backpacks, water bottles, stationery, and anything else your child may need. Look out for back-to-school season discounts.
One Week Before School Starts:
- Continue with your child’s established routines, including meal planning.
- Have your child’s items organised in designated areas.
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