Uniform - done , need a bag and some other bits - advice please

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DS starts Yr7 - just like starting school again - appears to be a whole new ball game !

right have got uniform - just saw the thread about labelling uniform still so have got the sewing to do.

Now need a school bag - suitable for DS who will either walk or cycle to school.

And what calculator - best for yr 7 - I assume they dont need a scientific one yet .

Thank you.

Oh yes - please Mnetters, I need this advice as well

Yes to scientific calculator, mine had them from year 7.

Popular bag at DCs school is addidas messenger bag, but they are quite small so may need a seperate PE bag.

Oh and French/ English dictionary is helpful.

An eastpak rucksack? I would definitely recommend a scientific calculator - they're only about £5 and DS has had his since Y7 (now going into sixth form).

Thanks.

just looked on Amazon - scientific calculators are reasonably priced at around £5

I think DS would prefer a messenger bag so will take a look.

The school often advise on a calculator so maybe wait and see if they recommend a particular one. There is nothing more irritating than trying to teach 30 kids a complex calculation when all their buttons are in different places IYSWIM .... in any case, the Casio FX 85 GT Plus Scientific seems to be the current one .....