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Back-to-school checklist

Last updated 14 October 2026. Written by experienced classroom teachers.

Use the items that fit your role and your school’s routines. Start wherever you are, and print the list if useful.

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Get your key or keycard
Collect your work device and arrange access with school IT
Test the keys/ID card
Log in to every system
Check that you're listed on the right class
Find your mailbox/shelf
Find a crate for carrying books and laptops

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Plan the first day
Read the curriculum aims for your grade
Add your own timetableTimetable
Add the timetables for your classes
Add the school year calendarHolidays
Add your recess dutyDuty
Print out the timetablesPrint
Add or build your year plansYear plan
Sketch a rough plan for the first few weeks