The first day of school is a daunting one, and with school starting again in a few days, I thought it would be apt to blog about things that are essential to take with you on the first day. This is generally for high school, although can be adapted.
Planner
I guess this doesn't really count as it is given to students (in my school anyway) on the first day of school, but planners are essential to write down all of your work and remember places you have to be if you are as forgetful as I am.
Pencil Case
To write things (100% possibility that you will have to), please please don't forget your pencil case. Things you should have are:
3 Black/Blue pens (don't take 10 at once, you will lend them to people who won't give them back because of your new found power, and they will take up space; who uses 10 pens in one day?)
3 Pencils (same rule applies)
5 Pens of a different colour (sometimes teachers like you to use different colours for different topics, and who doesn't like a bit of colour?)
Black Sharpie (these come in extremely handy for posters)
Rubber (you could even go insane and buy a rhino rubber; I called mine Phillip)
Sharpener (sharpen those bad boys up)
Ruler (just take a 15cm one, the longer ones are inconvenient for carrying unless it is a magical bendy one)
Maths Set (protractor, compass, other ruler shape things)
Scientific Calculator (or just a normal one)
Lunch
I take lunch with me everyday and much prefer it to school dinners because it is so much more convenient (you can eat any time you like) and much less expensive. I take a sandwich, 2 pieces of fruit, a sweeter thing (like cake mmmmm) and a carton of fruit juice. Free mini milk cartons are no longer around unfortunately.
Plasters
It's likely that you will have new school shoes for the new year (feet tend to grow), so it is also likely that you will have to endure breaking them in. As this is not a nice process, it is best to take some plasters to ease the pain.
Paracetamol
At the start of a new term especially, this is vital for headaches and others ills that may prevent you getting through the day with ease.
Water Bottle
I normally just take a 300ml little bottle filled with tap water, or bigger if I'm feeling crazy. Vital for summer and useful to have the rest of the year to quench your thirst during lessons.
Phone
Not allowed to use in school, but a must to keep in touch. It's simple communication needs.
Keys
If you plan to ever enter your house again, it's a good idea to take a key. Also, a key is needed for your locker (provided at school usually), and I keep a mini torch (to do what, I don't know), and some things to bulk it up so they don't get lost forever in the depths of my school bag.
Mini Make-Up Kit
Not generally one for the guys (unless you're into that kind of thing), but vital to top up over the course of the day. I take concealer (collection 2000 lasting perfection like everyone has), a little custom palette (current one mentioned in my ELF post), liquid eyeliner (eyeko skinny liquid liner), mascara (soap and glory thick & fast) and a lip product (changes regularly).
Lip Balm
I don't count this in my mini make-up kit as I keep it in my pocket for quick top ups during the day. I normally use Vaseline or Carmex (people will freak out, thinking you are putting super glue on your lips), as these are the best. Also, as pleasant as it is, I tend to bite the skin off of my lips when I am nervous, so it is definitely a must around exam time.
A Safety Pin
Let's face it, you always need one for something.
Ipod+Headphones
I walk to and from school, so this is just a case of entertainment. Headphones are also useful for lessons to listen to sound (obviously).
Umbrella
Rainy rainy England means that it is vital to take an umbrella or some sort of rain-protective headgear so as to not get soaked to the bone, as I have made the mistake many a time before.
Bye!!
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