Your 2021 Back-To-School Shopping Guide

From backpacks to shoes and swim essentials, we’ve got them (and you) covered with back-to-school buys that will see them through their biggest year yet.

School holidays will be over before we know it, so get your back-to-school shopping sorted early — and prepare them for an exciting year — with our range of kids backpacks, shoes, swim essentials, lunch boxes and drink bottles. In styles that are as fun as they are practical, you can send them off assured that they have everything they need for productive and play-filled days.

School shoes and sneakers

kids school shoes back to school shopping
From left: CLARKS Daytona Junior Lace-Up School Shoe, NEW BALANCE Athletic Velcro Cross Trainer, CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star, CONVERSE Star Replay, CLARKS Bow Shopkins

Whether it’s a classic leather school shoe they need or a P.E.-approved sneaker, give them a running head start in practical, durable styles. Want to be sure you’re getting the perfect pair for them? Use our Shoe Fitting Concierge service to book a (Covid-safe) shoe fitting in store and we’ll take care of the rest.

CLARKS

Boston Lace-Up

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CLARKS

Frankie Lace-Up

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PUMA

X-Ray V Pre-School Sneaker

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VANS

Old Skool V

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Swim essentials

kids swimming costumes rashies boardies
From left: SPEEDO Seahorse One Piece, SPEEDO Sea Squad Illusion Goggle, SPEEDO Big Bite Boys Long Sleeve Rashie, SPEEDO Big Bite Jammer Shorts, SPEEDO Logo Short Sleeve Sun Top

Whether it’s a weekly swimming lesson, sports carnival or school beach day, they’ll make a splash in these stylish, durable one-pieces, rashies and boardshorts from some of the most trusted brands in swim.

HUXKID Floral Long Sleeve Zip Swimsuit

For little kids

Keep them sun-safe with boys’ and girls’ long sleeve swimsuits, onesies and rash shirts in the cutest prints and graphics.

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For big kids

They’ll be too cool for (swim) school in sleek black, on-trend florals and animal print. Plus with durable, quality fabrics from the likes of Speedo, Quiksilver and Roxy, you can be assured their swimwear will go the extra mile.

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SPEEDO Powerstrike One Piece

Backpacks and accessories

kids backpacks lunch boxes back to school shopping
From left: SKIP HOP Jules Giraffe Zoo Pack, SKIP HOP Jules Giraffe Zoo Lunchie, SKIP HOP Jules Giraffe Zoo Straw Bottle, SKIP HOP Brooklyn Bee Zoo Straw Bottle, SKIP HOP Brooklyn Bee Zoo Lunchie, SKIP HOP Brooklyn Bee Zoo Pack

Just when they thought lunchtime couldn’t get any more exciting, these fun takes on backpacks, plus lunch boxes and reusable water bottles will be a joy to use — day in, day out.

PENNY SCALLAN Park Life Medium Backpack

For little kids

Prepare them for the day ahead with adorable styles that are bright enough to not leave behind.

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SKIP HOP

Jules Giraffe Zoo Straw Bottle

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SKIP HOP

Ferguson Fox Zoo Lunch Kit

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SKIP HOP

Jules Giraffe Zoo Snack Cup

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SKIP HOP

Livie Ladybug Zoo Pack

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For big kids

Even the fussiest kids and teens will appreciate these daily essentials; in modern styles, cool colours and pretty prints.

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COUNTRY ROAD Floral Backpack

BELLROY

Classic Backpack Plus

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FRANK GREEN

Ultimate Ceramic Reusable Bottle 595mL

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FRANK GREEN

Ultimate Ceramic Reusable Bottle 1L

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kids school shoes backpacks back to school shopping
From left: CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star, SKIP HOP Jules Giraffe Zoo Lunchie, SKIP HOP Brooklyn Bee Zoo Pack, CLARKS Bow Shopkins