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School prep stress....

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NameChangeEmbarressed · 02/09/2023 22:20

It’s back to school for my 2 children on Monday and I’ve had enough of looking in their cupboards and bags.

Can someone go through my check list for me please?

Youngest (year 4)
• 5 shirts ironed and labelled
• 3 pinafore dresses ironed and labelled
• 3 cardigans ironed and labelled
• 2 ties labelled
• Pe kit ironed and labelled (shorts, T-shirt, jogging bottoms and sweatshirts x 2 of each, plus pair of PE socks)
• School shoes labelled
• Pe shoes (1 x plimsoles and 1 x trainers both labelled)
• Swimming kit (towel, goggles, hat and swimming costume in waterproof bag labelled)
• Winter coat labelled
• Pack a mac in school bag labelled
• Backpack, pencil case, book bag, lunch bag, sandwich box and bottle labelled
• 5 x pairs short socks, 5 x pairs of long socks and 5 x pairs of tights

Eldest (year 11)
• 5 shirts ironed and labelled
• 3 trousers ironed and labelled
• 2 blazers labelled
• 2 school jumpers labelled
• 2 ties labelled
• Pe kit ironed and labelled (rugby shirt, shorts, T-shirt, jogging bottoms and sweatshirts x 2 of each) - gum shield in storage case in bag along with PE socks
• School shoes labelled
• Pe shoes (1 x football / rugby boots and 1 x trainers both labelled)
• Winter coat labelled
• Pack a mac in school bag labelled
• Backpack, pencil case, calculator, maths kit, lunch bag, sandwich box and bottle labelled
• 5 x pairs socks
• Laminated 2 week timetable

My brain has given up now. I’m certain I’ve forgotten something. It’s probably just my paranoia as I’m usually really disorganised but I’m worried…..

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Massivedicks · 02/09/2023 23:17

Why does a year 11 need two blazers?

Missing the point I know !

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NameChangeEmbarressed · 02/09/2023 23:18

PercyMcPigface · 02/09/2023 23:11

Im guessing this isn't a standard state primary / secondary right?

Local academy schools. Had poor ofsted ratings before they became academy's and have improved vastly since then. Sadly have become more draconian in what they ask for / require

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BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 02/09/2023 23:20

Our primary the kids wear a school issued (free) logo hoodie, a school issued (free) logo tshirt, supplemented by any non logo basic polo's and blue jumpers. Any trousers, most of the girls wear black leggings or cycling shorts and most boys wear black sporty type short or joggers. Every single student wears trainers of varying colours.

Who can be arsed trussing up a 5 year old like a mini Polititian so they can half fumble a run across the yard in office shoes and worry about being scolded for getting a grass stain on their knee?

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NameChangeEmbarressed · 02/09/2023 23:20

BorisBroccoli · 02/09/2023 23:17

Delete your list and change school? Poor parents and children, so unnecessary and draconian to get detention for a slightly discoloured sock Hmm.

I send my dd with slightly faded 2nd/3rd hand polo shirts and skirts plus plain dark socks and well loved cardigans to her outstanding primary. I'd never in a million years iron primary school uniform, who's got the time?!

Labelling is no biggy, everything gets sticky labels as soon as it's bought here. Did you buy all shirts new that you had to label them?

Year 11 child should sort it all himself.

Wish we could change schools but with the hours me and DH work we need them at the closest ones, especially as the finish times allow eldest to collect youngest and bring them home (dh works at home).

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NameChangeEmbarressed · 02/09/2023 23:21

Massivedicks · 02/09/2023 23:17

Why does a year 11 need two blazers?

Missing the point I know !

He refuses a coat most of the time so if it rains / he plays football and gets muddy we have a spare. Got the 2nd one second hand from neighbour so wasn't too costly

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