School Uniforms and Textbooks

Alright, so you’ve got a place in the school you wanted to go. Now you have to look the part of a student. So here’s where all the stuff you need to know about getting your uniform comes. Of course this is not for uni students (duh).

If you have kids who are of school-going age, or you are a student who is reading this, I only have one advice to you: Buy your uniform and books second-hand.

Okay, maybe you come from another country and you don’t understand why but I’ll explain. It’s a common practice for students to buy second hand uniforms and books. In fact, you will need to take queue numbers just to buy.

Before you turn your nose up at this suggestion however, take a look at the cost of uniforms and textbooks on your booklist. Take a real good look. And you’ll understand. Unless, of course you are one of those rich and affluent families, you will appreciate the tips I’m going to give you. You don’t want to spend more than A$500 just on uniform and books, do you?

In these second hand sales, go to the office and find out when these sales are. They are usually at the end of November but to be safe, ask for the exact date and time. Mark it on the calendar.
On the day, try to be one of the first to queue up. Don’t forget this. If you come late, there will be nothing left and this will totally defeat the purpose of going to the sales. Especially for text-books, they sell out really fast.

Usually you can get uniforms that are practically brand-new. Don’t ask me how to identify those. They will have the new look. Those that are not will have faded colours.

When buying white shirts, choose those that are white, not discoloured. Check for paint or glue and holes especially on the sleeves. Small holes are not immediately evident, especially in sweaters. If in doubt, get your parents to go with you.

Prices are usually half that of the new ones. But for newer ones, the price is usually a little higher, which is pretty worth the price.