School essentials for the new school year
School essentials for the new school year
SBMs need to start making last-minute preparations for the new school year. It is vital to ensure that you have all the school essentials ready for the busy back-to-school period. It can be easy to forget vital supplies when ordering new stock as there is so much to purchase. To help you, we have created a list of school essentials for the new school year with our great value Classmates range.
Plenty of pens
One of the most important school essentials that SBMs need to stock up on is pens. This is the most used stationery within schools, so it’s vital to ensure that you bulk buy them. Ensure you purchase a range of different pens to suit all student's needs, from ballpoint pens to handwriting pens for the younger students.
Pencils
Another important stationery item for the new school year is pencils. Perfect for practising handwriting in the lower years and for art & design lessons. Make sure to purchase plenty for the whole school to use and have spares stored and ready to use when needed. Browse our Classmates range of pencils here.
Colouring pencils and pens
Stock up on colouring pencils and pens for the new school year that students can use for all their art & crafts. Ensure to buy in bulk so that everyone can use them, and it is vital to have spares as colouring pencils and pens can easily be broken or go missing in the classroom.
Exercise books
SBMs should make sure that there are plenty of various exercise books available for the new year. Stock up on all types from lined to plain and even graph to cover multiple lessons. It is also important to offer a range of different coloured exercise books to distinguish between subjects. Have plenty in stock for excellent prices with our Classmates range.
Pencil sharpeners
A school staple that can often be overlooked is pencil sharpeners. Make sure to purchase lots of pencil sharpeners that students and staff can use. Pencils and colouring pencils are used often during lessons and can easily wear down the more they are used. Having pencil sharpeners ensures that pencils last as long as possible before having to be discarded.
Storage/furniture
It is vital to have plenty of storage throughout the school and furniture to keep a tidy and clean school. A new school year is the perfect time to refresh classrooms by providing your staff with new tables and chairs if needed. Replacing these allows students and staff to start fresh with safe and sturdy furniture that will last. You could also consider replacing cabinets and storage trays if your existing ones are worn, broken or just need updating for better organisation.
Paper/card
A staple essential for schools is having a large amount of paper and card available for students and staff to use. It’s a perfect supply to stock up on for the new school year to make sure your school has plenty of paper and card to use for various arts and crafts as well as other activities. Make sure to bulk buy as many icebreaker activities for students involving art and craft to allow students to bond and feel settled in a new class.
Paint & paint brushes
Plenty of arts and crafts will occur throughout your school in the new school year. Be prepared by stocking the essentials for any art and craft project. Paint and paint brushes are one of the most important items to ensure your school has enough for everyone to use.
It is best to purchase a range of different paints for different ages and skill levels so all students can use them to their best abilities. With this, it is vital to offer a range of paint brushes that match with the different paints. You should also think about different ages within your school and have paint brushes that can be easily gripped by little hands.
Erasers
A staple for any school is erasers. Great for art lessons to erase any mistakes as well as erasing handwriting practice for younger students. Ensure to bulk buy erasers to have plenty in stock for the whole school to use. Store any leftovers where staff can easily access them when they need more.
Glue sticks
Another one of the most important school essentials are glue sticks. It is vital to purchase plenty of glue that is high quality for all types of activities. Our Classmates glue sticks are ideal for schools as they are high-quality at a fraction of the branded price. They are easy to apply and sticks well to all types of paper and card as well as other craft materials. Ensure to purchase the bulk packs to save money on supplies while having enough for multiple classrooms.
Use our school essentials for the new school year to make sure that your school is fully stocked for all types of activities. This list ensures that you don’t forget any vital supplies whilst making large purchases. Plus, our Classmates range allows you to save money while having plenty of high-quality tools for the whole school to use.
Want some more back to school tips to ensure your school is fully prepared? Read our national back to school prep day blog.
