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2025 Back-to-School Checklist

Whilst the holidays are a great opportunity to rest for our school-aged students in NSW, the time has almost come for students to return to school on Thursday, February 6 2025 for Term 1 (thank goodness, right parents?).

To help you plan, I’ve prepared a list of all the school supplies you might need to start the year off the right way!

  • Uniform
  • Hat
  • School Shoes
  • Backpack
  • Water Bottle
  • Pencil Case
  • Name Tags
  • Pencils (Lead and Coloured)
  • Pens
  • A pair of Scissors
  • Gluesticks
  • Erasers
  • Ruler
  • Geometry Set
  • Calculator
  • Highlighters
  • Lunch box
  • Texta’s
  • Pencil Sharpener

Unfortunately, last year the NSW Labor Government has decided to cut the Back-to-School voucher program. This was an important cost-of-living measure, which provided $150 in vouchers per child to families across the state, helping them pay for school supplies.

I would ask that all concerned parents and locals sign my petition here, to help reinstate this program urgently.