{"id":1384,"date":"2022-01-10T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T09:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/?p=1384"},"modified":"2021-12-17T14:06:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T14:06:24","slug":"back-to-school-preparing-for-a-new-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/back-to-school-preparing-for-a-new-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-school: preparing for a new school year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A back-to-school checklist for parents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Can you smell it? It\u2019s the smell of freshly wrapped books, shoe polish and new pencils. It\u2019s that time of year again &#8211; the kids are going back to school, and parents are getting ready for another term of homework, after school activities, lunches, and carpools. As the new school year approaches, it can get a bit overwhelming and difficult to keep track of everything.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry; we\u2019ve got you covered. We\u2019ve put together a checklist of back-to-school essentials to help make the transition a little easier. From new clothes and supplies to lunch ideas, we\u2019ve got you covered. So, take a deep breath, and read on for some helpful tips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The back-to-school checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are the most important things to prepare and purchase before the big day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>School clothes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Checking all school clothes is probably one of the best tasks to start with. Especially if you\u2019re still dealing with pre and primary school children who seem to grow a little every minute. Check if everything still fits and if anything needs mending. When dealing with a first-timer, schools nowadays have allocated stores where their specific school uniforms can be purchased. Get there early to avoid items being out of stock. On the other hand, shoes can be a bit easier to find. Pop into <a href=\"https:\/\/benmorecentre.co.za\/store\/shoemark\/64866\">@shoemark<\/a> at Benmore Centre, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/woolworths\/\">Woolworths<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/edgars\/\">Edgars<\/a> (Sandton City) for those.<\/p>\n<p>Also, note that buying your child\u2019s school uniform can be one of the most expensive items to check off the list.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Backpack <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s worth getting a good quality school bag because this is one of the items that will be used the most and can last long if you purchase right. Find out from your school if they have any preferred or recommended bags like the popular Cadii Bag with wheels.<\/p>\n<p>Some important extras to pack include wipes, sanitiser, masks, tissues, deodorant, and a water bottle. These are all easily found at a store like Clicks (The Marc &#8211; UR 06).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stationery<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ve surely been there before, standing in a store aisle wondering what to get your kids for the new school year. Nowadays schools have made it easy by supplying a list of all the necessary items they\u2019ll need for the new term. Each grade will have different stationery items needed. Be sure to take that list along to a store like <a href=\"https:\/\/benmorecentre.co.za\/store\/cna\/22956\">CNA<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/sandton-stationery-print\/\">Sandton Stationery &amp; Print<\/a> to get the right stuff. Tip: Remember to label your child\u2019s stuff, including their school clothes!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best thing you can do for your child every morning is pack a healthy lunch. But with so many options to choose from, it can be hard to know what\u2019s the healthiest choice. BabyYumYum has some <a href=\"https:\/\/babyyumyum.co.za\/healthy-lunchbox-ideas-for-kids\/\">great lunch ideas<\/a> that even an adult would like. Also, take a look at Feel Good Foodie\u2019s Instagram stories for awesome lunchbox <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/feelgoodfoodie\/?hl=en\">tips and tricks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Stock up on all the yummy and wholesome lunch ingredients and snacks at <a href=\"https:\/\/benmorecentre.co.za\/store\/woolworths-food\/23014\">Woolworths Food<\/a> at Benmore. <a href=\"https:\/\/benmorecentre.co.za\/store\/pick-n-pay\/22995\">Pick \u2018n Pay<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/woolworths\/\">Woolies<\/a>, and Clicks (The Marc &#8211; UR 06) will be able to help with loads of lunch box options.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Family Planner<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Having a big family planner up somewhere in the house where everyone can see it is perfect for keeping everyone up to date and on top of things. Have a weekly, monthly, and year calendar to point out all the important events and deadlines happening throughout the year. Add test and exam days, sporting events, playdates, and holidays to the planner.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Necessary appointments<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Schedule the necessary appointments for the kids before school starts. Head to Sandton City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/sorbet-man\/\">Sorbet Man<\/a> or Benmore Centre\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/benmorecentre.co.za\/store\/sorbet\/50231\">Sorbet<\/a> for a fresh haircut after the long summer holiday. Also, remember to check up on those eyes. The Marc\u2019s Execuspec (LR 14) can help with an eye test and some trendy glasses if they are needed. Book a test <a href=\"https:\/\/www.execuspecs.co.za\/book-an-eye-test\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Try to implement the new school morning routine and early bedtime a week in advance so that the kids are used to the early rising before the actual big day. Oh, yes, and don\u2019t forget to take a snap of the first day!<\/p>\n<p>Good luck to all pupils and parents for the year ahead!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A back-to-school checklist for parents Can you smell it? It\u2019s the smell of freshly wrapped books, shoe polish and new pencils. It\u2019s that time of year again &#8211; the kids are going back to school, and parents are getting ready for another term of homework, after school activities, lunches, and carpools. 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