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Open school backpack beside a lunchbox, bottle, hat, pencil case and books, with classroom supplies stacked separately.
Back to School

Back-to-School Packing Checklist for Year 5 Students

Separate first-day supplies from everyday gear, then pack only what the school…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A small open school backpack beside a lunchbox, bottle, hat, spare clothes and folder on a hallway bench.
School Bags & Backpacks

Choosing a Backpack that Fits a 5-Year-Old Backpack and School Bag

Choose a first school backpack by checking it on your child with…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
Black leather school shoes beside grey socks, with a wooden adjustable stretcher inside one shoe.
School Shoes & Uniform

How to Stretch School Shoes That Pinch Without Ruining Them

A small tight spot may be adjustable, but outgrown shoes need a…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
An empty Prep classroom with small tables, chairs, wooden blocks and a reading mat ready for a visit.
Back to School

What Actually Happens on Orientation Day for a New Prep Student

Prep orientation gives children a first look at classrooms, staff and school…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
An open fabric library bag holding two closed books with room for new loans.
School Bags & Backpacks

What actually goes in a well-packed library bag

A library bag needs returning books, room for new loans and only…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
Secondhand school uniforms, a backpack and stationery sorted on a dining table beside a basket of larger clothes.
Back to School

Secondhand and hand-me-down school gear

A bag of hand-me-downs needs sorting before it becomes a school wardrobe.…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
School uniform, bags and lunch gear grouped on a table beside blank name labels and a marker.
Back to School

How to label everything for school without losing your mind

A practical order for naming school gear, from uniforms to loose lids,…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A parent marking a child's foot length on paper beside a ruler and school shoes.
School Shoes & Uniform

Measuring kids feet at home

A shoe size alone leaves out useful detail. Record both feet, keep…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
Secondhand school uniforms arranged on a community-room table, with two polos laid out for a size comparison.
School Shoes & Uniform

Secondhand uniform shops and swap groups

A useful uniform search starts with the school, the current clothing list…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
Black school shoes on a bench, one turned sideways to show worn heel tread and a separating sole edge.
School Shoes & Uniform

When to replace school shoes

Scuffed toes do not tell the whole story. Check the fit and…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
White school shirts laid out for a collar check beside a basket of whites, with navy uniform items kept separately.
School Shoes & Uniform

Keeping white school shirts white

White uniform care starts before the wash. Separate suitable shirts, check collars…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
A small prep school bag open on the floor with a wide-brimmed hat, lunch box and drink bottle beside it.
Back to School

Prep and kindergarten: what actually goes in the bag

A prep bag is about independence rather than equipment. What actually goes…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team
School uniform, shoes, backpack and stationery laid out on a kitchen table before the start of term.
Back to School

Back to school checklist for Australian families

Australian retailers report school shoes, backpacks and lunch boxes selling out early,…

Dovelyne editorial team
Dovelyne editorial team