Personalised Back To School Supplies Checklist

Kids School Essentials

Tick this off your list

1. Personalised Name Labels — A Must-Have

Labelled school items help parents keep track of belongings and stop lost property headaches before Term 1 even begins. With personalised labels, everything from lunch boxes to stationery returns home safely at the end of the day.

🏷️ Why Name Labels Are Essential

1. Easy to customise with your child’s name and preferred design
2. Waterproof, dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe, so they last through daily use and washing cycles
3. Stick to most smooth, hard surfaces like lunch boxes, water bottles, books, bags and stationery
4. Help reduce lost items and save parents money on replacements

A Name Label Sheet · $17.95

Tip: Apply name labels to items like lunch boxes, bags, drink bottles and stationery before school starts to prevent mix-ups from day one.

2. School Bags & Backpacks

1. Durable backpack with padded straps
2. Name label attached securely
3. Size appropriate for your child’s age

Tip: Choose lightweight designs for younger children to protect developing shoulders.

3. Lunch Boxes & Bento Boxes

1. Leakproof compartments
2. Easy-open lids for small hands
3. BPA-free materials
4. Personalised name printing

Personalised bento lunch boxes help prevent mix-ups at school and save parents from constant replacements.

4. Water Bottles

1. BPA-free plastic water bottle or stainless steel water bottle
2. Spill-proof lids
3. Easy carry handle
4. Clear name identification

In Australian summers, a durable water bottle is not optional — it’s essential.

5. Uniform & Clothing Labels

1. Iron-on or woven labels
2. Clearly printed child’s name
3. Long-lasting adhesive

Lost property bins fill up quickly during Term 1. Proper labelling reduces lost items dramatically.

6. Stationery Supplies

(Check your school’s official list, but generally include:)

1. Pencils & erasers
2. Glue sticks
3. Pencil case
4. Crayons or coloured pencils
5. Scissors (child-safe)
6. Exercise books

Essentials by Age – Kindergarten Checklist

Younger children need:

1. Backpack
2. Easy-open Bento lunch box
3. Spare change of clothes (labelled)
4. Comfort item labelled (if allowed)
5. Spork
6. Lunch bag
7. Name labels for every item
8. Clothing labels

Focus on independence — choose items they can open and manage themselves.

Primary School Checklist

Older children may require:

1. Homework folder labelled
2. Library bag with bag tags
3. Art supplies labelled
4. Sports bag with bag tags
5. All books labelled
6. Steel water bottle
7. Name Labels
8. Clothing Labels

Durability becomes more important as school days get longer.

Why Personalised School Supplies Matter

Many Australian schools require students to label belongings. Personalised school supplies:

1. Reduce lost items
2. Save money replacing products
3. Teach children responsibility
4. Make identification quick and easy

Adding a name to lunch boxes, bags and water bottles is one of the simplest ways to stay organised.

Preparation Tips for Parents

✔ Start Early

Shop 3–4 weeks before Term 1 begins to avoid stock shortages.

✔ Check the School’s Official List

Always download the official supply list from your school website.

✔ Choose Quality Over Cheap

Cheap supplies often break mid-term — investing in durable products saves money long-term.

✔ Label Everything

Even older kids lose items during the first term.

Set a approximate budget of $200 per child for all personalised school gear for the year. Download our checklist for a ready reference of all school items needed.

Printable Back to School Checklist

Essentials:

• ☐ Backpack

• ☐ Lunch box

• ☐ Water bottle

• ☐ Pencil case

• ☐ Stationery

• ☐ Uniform

• ☐ Name labels

Make Back to School Simple with Personalised Essentials

Preparing for school doesn’t need to be stressful. With the right checklist and personalised essentials, you can start the school year organised and confident.

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Written by Cash’s School Essentials Team