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Our Back to School in NZ section covers supplies, stationery, art, clothing, bags, routines, etc to help you to help your child get ready to go back to school.


Dear Parent,

Welcome to our Back to School section. 

Over the next of couple of weeks you'll be thinking about what you need to do to get your child (or children) ready for school.

We've provided this group of articles to help you save, time, money and sanity whilst you are doing this!

The Kiwi Families Team hopes you enjoy a smooth Back to School transition.

After School Activities
Diane Levy shares her views on how to keep after-school activities manageable
Back to School Anxiety Tips to reduce the back-to-school stress for parents and children
Checklist for School Work through our handy checklist and make sure you have everything ready for school
Head Lice So you've all been lice free all summer?  Tips on how to keep it that way
Healthy Breakfasts Ideas for healthy breakfasts - to help maximise your child's learning at school
Labelling How to avoid losing costly gear and stay out of the lost property room
Lunch Boxes Which lunch box should you buy? Which ones last longest and are best for food safety
Rituals and Routines Lots of tips for getting your child back into school and homework routines
School Bags Which school bags are best?  What are the implications for young, developing spines?
School Clothes Which clothes do you need to buy? Uniform? Mufti? Likely cost? How can you save money?
School Lunches Not more pack lunches! Ideas for filling those lunch boxes five times a week
School-Ready? Has your child had their B4 School Check ? Is your child ready for their first day at primary school? Check that they're well prepared.
School Shoes Which shoes are best for school? What should you watch for with growing feet?
School Sores Your children are healthy, sun-kissed and sore free....can you avoid more school sores?
School Stationery What stationery and art supplies does your child need, where do you get it, and how do you keep the cost down?
Sun Safety at School
Term One is the hottest of the year - how to keep your child safe from sun damage
Togs & Swim Bags What does your child need for school?  Which togs give the best UV protection and durability?
Transport to School What are your options? How do you balance time, costs, health issues and safety?