What to bring to school

One of the best ways to ensure that your son or daughter feels happy, confident and settled when they start school is to make sure that they have with them all the equipment that they need – your assistance in getting them organised helps greatly. Please make sure that all items are clearly named and labelled.

Equipment

● Pencil case ● Blue/black pen ● Pencils ● Pencil sharpener ● Ruler ● Eraser ● English dictionary ● Pack of colouring pens/pencils ● Scissors ● Glue stick ● Highlighter pen ● Memory stick

● Protractor ● Pair of compasses ● HB or harder pencil ● Scientific calculator (we recommend Casio fx-82MS)

Art

● Coloured pencils ● Small set of watercolours ● Apron or art shirt

Design Technology

● Blue DT apron – available from

The Uniform Shop ● Hair band to tie back long hair ● 2B, HB and 2H pencils ● Set of coloured pencils ● Geometry set including 30cm ruler, pair of compasses, 45° set square and a 20°/60° set square

PE bag

Students may use any suitable sports bag. However, PE bags are available from the Uniform Shop. PE kit is generally brought into school on the appropriate day and then taken home again for washing on the same day.

Water bottle

In line with the school environmental policy, no paper cups are provided at school. Proper hydration helps to improve concentration levels and water is freely available within the Senior School Leidschenveen.