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Year 7 secondary school essentials checklist for starting in September

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Heather1991 · 06/08/2026 10:31

Hi my daughter is starting year 7 in September. I’m looking for a checklist of what she will need, when I went to school you need a scientific calculator etc but I don’t think you need that now? We’ve got pens, pencils, rubber and ruler and her uniform. Just wanted to check with other parents what they are getting thanks.

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WilliamsWishWellingtons · 06/08/2026 10:38

I’d expect there to be an equipment list knocking about on the school website. If not, just get the basics and teachers will probably give out specific equipment requirements for their subjects in the first couple of weeks.

TeenToTwenties · 06/08/2026 10:37

If you are lucky school will provide a list.

clary · 06/08/2026 10:36

Glue stick. Her teachers will love her. (Ask me how I know!)

Paradoes · 06/08/2026 10:35

I got highlighter pens and revision cards. Good strong bag (Jansport)
Mouse tippex as that is the only one they use. I suppose it would be handy to have a printer down line.

samlovesdilys · 06/08/2026 10:33

Ours have an equipment list - 2pens, 2pencils, maths kit, calculator, ruler, reading book…most also have highlighter/colours etc - Has the school not given you a list? Often they sell the calculator they want students to have