Before starting secondary school

Try to visit the school with your child before they start their first term. This will help them get familiar with the layout. If your secondary school has an orientation day for new students, encourage your child to go.

Schools usually provide a list of everything new students need which includes stationery. Most secondary schools have a compulsory uniform which in many schools includes PE gear.

Try to have everything ready for your teen’s first day so the process is smooth and reduce stress. If the uniform cost is an issue, check with the school as school parent groups often run second-hand clothing schemes.