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So Ds starts big boy school on the 18th does he need a pencil case!

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theirmum · 01/09/2008 23:36

I have no idea if I should get him a pencil case with bits in feel like a right pratt for asking but dont want him to go and be the only one who hasnt got one??

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SheSellsSeashellsByTheSeashore · 01/09/2008 23:38

lol i got told no when i asked a couple of days ago about dd1 starting 'big girls school' she starts tommorrow and i havent bought her one.

Ceolas · 01/09/2008 23:38

Not unless he wants one. Usually everything is provided.

I take it you mean primary school?

GrimmaTheNome · 01/09/2008 23:40

At DD's school they didn't need them during Infants at all. Its just more things to lose.

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theirmum · 01/09/2008 23:41

lol sorry ceolas yes primary School

Shesells i too will be the one with that child your DD sounds very simular to my DS

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MarsLady · 01/09/2008 23:41

No he doesn't.

BlackEyedDog · 01/09/2008 23:42

I was worrying about about our stationery status. Ds starting reception NEXT WEEK. Jeez. Theirmum - apart from clothes what else have you got?

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theirmum · 01/09/2008 23:42

I thought that but didnt want him to be the only one without one it didnt even enter my head that he may need one until today when my mum asked if he had one

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birdinatent · 01/09/2008 23:42

Have never bought a pencil case or sent them with stuff on the first day TBH. They dont really need it in reception, its about getting used to school routine and all that.

Just send him with bag, PE kit and butties (if not on dinners!!!) and I am sure he will be fine.

Does he go tomorrow? Who is more nervous, you or him!!

Best of luck, hope it goes well

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theirmum · 01/09/2008 23:43

ummm Shoes and lunch box oh and bookback and pe kit and bag and tie and hat and coat and the list is bloody massive I had no idea it cost so much to send them to school his uniform has cost me nearly £300

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Overmydeadbody · 01/09/2008 23:43

All stationary is provided in primary school. Don't send them in with anything unless you have been asked to.

All DS needed when he started was PE kit and plimpsoles and a water bottle.

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theirmum · 01/09/2008 23:44

he starts on the 18th we are going for pack lunch as I dont fancy the lunch ladies chances with him!

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SheSellsSeashellsByTheSeashore · 01/09/2008 23:45

oh damn i forgot the water bottle. will her dancing one do or will she want a new one like all her friend?

bellabelly · 02/09/2008 00:09

If you want him to stand a chance of not losing his pens, pencils, erasers etc etc, I'd say a pencil case ( a cool one, obviously) is a very good idea.

StellaDallas · 02/09/2008 00:09

DD1 is starting secondary school this week, and needs her own pencil case for the first time. She is enjoying filling it up immensely.

bellabelly · 02/09/2008 00:14

Rymans have got clear ones for £1.29. BARGAIN!

Clary · 02/09/2008 00:55

actually theirmum since that sounds like a private school (late start and tie and hat and £300 uniform) then he may need pencil case.

Hula's DD (who goes to private school) has to have one, she posted on another thread.

We have to provide one at junior level in our state school.

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theirmum · 02/09/2008 12:35

Clary you would think but no its a Catholic School they have the full uniform even down to the school PE kit for a 4 year old! think I will get him one just in case

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Clary · 02/09/2008 19:23

! at school hat in a state school!

What is it, a boater? (sorry)

I guess a tie is not that unusual in state actually. Is he not in till sept 18 because they start FS2 late or soemthing? See that threw me too

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