To help make your child's first day at BIC, Sant Agustí 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.

Early Years Essentials

What to bring on the first day of Early Years

It is important that both you, and your child are excited about starting your journey with our fantastic Early Years team.

You can begin preparations by talking to your little one about the transition and showing them pictures of their new environment. You can also enlist their help in preparations. Perhaps they can help label their personal items, such as lunch boxes and water bottles.

We provide exercise books and learning resources for all our Early Years cohort and writing equipment is provided for Pre-Nursery up to and including Reception. But there are a number of items they will need to bring with them on their first day.

Things to bring to school on your child's first day

  • Uniform - please make sure your child comes in their uniform. You can read about and purchase uniforms from Uniform page.
  • Suitable outdoor clothing - hats, gloves, coat, waterproofs depending on the weather.
  • Suitable footwear - boots or trainers, depending on the weather.
  • Sunscreen and sun hats – please carefully apply sunscreen to your child in the morning before drop-off, we will top it up throughout the day. Please also provide a sun hat during the summer period, or you might choose to leave one in school.
  • A clothes bag - containing a spare change of clothes. Clothes will remain at school unless used. In this case, your teacher will inform you to re-stock the bag.
  • A snack box - containing one small and healthy snack. You can learn more about our recommended snacks on our lunch and snacks page.
  • 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 name.

Suggested food for snacks:

  • Sandwiches
  • Cubes of cheese
  • Diced Fruit/Veg - apples, carrots etc.
  • Cereal bars
  • Savoury biscuits/Crisp breads
  • Small tubs of yogurt
  • Water

Please do NOT send the following:

  • Sweets or chocolate (unless prearranged for a special occasion).
  • Drinks in cans or glass bottles for safety reasons.
  • No NUTS in case of allergies of other children. - We are a NUT free school.
  • Jewellery or small objects for safety reasons.

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

Primary Essentials

What to bring on the first day of Primary School

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 all learning resources including exercise books but we would be very grateful if your child could bring the following items with them on their first day, and beyond.

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 and purchase 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 name.

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.
  • Student Planner - provided by the school on their first day.
  • Pencil case that should include:
    • Black or blue ink writing pens for Year 5 and Year 6
    • Pencils
    • Eraser
    • Pencil sharpener
    • Small ruler
    • Small pair of scissors
    • Rubber
    • Set of colour pencils (Felt tip pens are not necessary)

Suggested food for snacks:

  • Sandwiches
  • Cubes of cheese
  • Fruit
  • Cereal bars
  • Savoury biscuits
  • 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
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