To help make your child's first day at BIC, Sa Porrassa as exciting as possible, we've collated this checklist. This means you can focus on getting that 'first-day photograph', rather than worrying about whether or not you've packed the right footwear.

Click on the appropriate school age below, and you get a list of everything you need to bring. We've also included some general recommendations to make your child's first day run as smoothly as possible.

Primary Essentials

What to bring on the first day of Primary School – Year 2 to Year 6

We hope you and your child are excited about joining our wonderful Primary school community. A world of learning and laughter awaits.

In order for your child to have the best possible first day, there are a few things you can prepare. We provide exercise and text books, however your child will need a number of items at school each day as follows - please have these ready for the first day:

  • Uniform - please make sure your child comes in their uniform. You can read about the uniforms from Uniform page.
  • A snack box - containing a small and healthy snack for their morning break.
  • Suitable shoes - black leather shoes suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
  • A water bottle - containing fresh water (no sweet juices). We have a drinking water fountain at school, but we kindly ask all students to bring their own water bottles each day clearly labelled with their names.

in addition to the above,

  • School bag - for taking home any books, home-school communication, booklets, or weekly journals. Please ensure the bag is large enough to store all their equipment as students will be encouraged to keep their belongings safe in their bags.
  • House Badge - provided by the school on their first day.
  • School Planner - provided by the school on their first day.
  • BYOD - from Year 6 your child will be required to bring a device (computer or iPad); please refer to the section here
  • Pencil case that should include:
    • Black, blue, green and red ink writing pens (at least one of each)
    • Pencil/s
    • Rubber
    • Pencil sharpener
    • Whiteboard pens
    • Highlighter
    • Small ruler
    • Small pair of scissors
    • Glue stick
    • Set of colour pencils / Felt tips

Suggested food for snacks:

  • Sandwiches
  • Cubes of cheese
  • Fruit
  • Cereal bars
  • Savoury biscuits
  • Small savoury snacks
  • Cut-up carrots/cucumber/cherry tomatoes
  • Small tubs of yogurt (better just in cooler weather)
  • Juice/water

Please do NOT send the following:

  • No sweets (candy) or chocolate.
  • No food that needs to be reheated or refrigerated.
  • No drinks in cans or glass bottles for safety reasons.
  • No sugary or energy drinks, e.g. Red Bull, Coke.

Please do NOT bring NUTS because of allergies of other students. We are a NUT free school.

If you decided to order school lunch for your child through our lunch provider, please make sure you have pre-ordered the meals. Visit Lunch & Snacks for more information.

Uniform information

Secondary Essentials

What to bring on the first day of Secondary School – Year 7 to Year 11

We are delighted that your child will be joining our outstanding Secondary school for this crucial time in their educational journey. Our internationally acclaimed education will set them on the best possible path, enabling them to explore their passions and fulfil their potential. We look forward to welcoming them.

We provide exercise books for all students. These will be given to students by their teacher in their first lesson in each class. However, there are several items that students will need to bring with them on their first day and beyond.

  • Uniform - please make sure your child comes in their uniform. You can read about the uniforms from Uniform page.
  • Laptop / iPad - we recommend smaller models because they are easier to carry and take up less desk space.
  • Your snack - you can find out more about recommended snacks on our lunch and snacks page.
  • A water bottle - containing fresh water (no sweet juices).
  • House Badge - provided by the school on their first day.
  • Pencil case - including but not limited to:
    • Pencil/s
    • Black, blue, green and red ink writing pens (at least one of each)
    • Rubber
    • Ruler
    • Protractor
    • Highlighter
    • Pencil Crayons
    • Scientific Calculator
    • Compass
    • Whiteboard pens
  • Locker and Key - every student is allocated a locker and students will need to bring their own lock and key. More information will be provided to the students on the first days of school.

Suggested food for snacks:

  • Sandwiches
  • Cubes of cheese
  • Fruit
  • Cereal bars
  • Savoury biscuits
  • Small savoury snacks
  • Cut-up carrots/cucumber/cherry tomatoes
  • Small tubs of yogurt (better just in cooler weather)
  • Juice/water

Please do NOT send the following:

  • No sweets (candy) or chocolate.
  • No food that needs to be reheated or refrigerated.
  • No drinks in cans or glass bottles for safety reasons.
  • No sugary or energy drinks, e.g. Red Bull, Coke.

Please do NOT bring NUTS because of allergies of other students. We are a NUT free school.

If you decided to order school lunch for your child through our lunch provider, please make sure you have pre-ordered the meals. Visit Lunch & Snacks for more information.

Uniform information

Sixth Form Expectations

What are our Sixth Form expectations

Our expectation is that the behaviour of students in Year 12 and 13 is exemplary and that they act as positive role models at all times. As with all other students, we expect them to attend school every day, with the right equipment and to meet the necessary deadlines.

Back to Parent Zone homepage