{"id":47338,"date":"2025-01-16T22:09:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T22:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=47338"},"modified":"2026-01-16T05:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T05:42:17","slug":"2025-back-to-school-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/2025-back-to-school-checklist","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Checklist for Kids and Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"47338\" class=\"elementor elementor-47338\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3a3e31 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a3a3e31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a87a112 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a87a112\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With the 2025 back to school season just around the corner, it\u2019s time to get everything in order for a smooth and successful start. Whether you&#8217;re a parent preparing your child for an exciting year ahead or a student getting ready to excel, a well-organised checklist can make all the difference.<\/p><p>From the first day of school to the final term, being prepared helps set the stage for a positive and productive year. From gathering essential supplies like stationery, backpacks, and lunchboxes to planning for uniforms, technology, and textbooks, a little forward-thinking can help avoid last-minute hassle.<\/p><p>By taking the time to plan now, you can create a smooth transition into the new school year, empowering children to focus on learning, growth, and success from the very first day to the final term. Here&#8217;s a list of school essentials to get you started:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a01880a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a01880a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>1. <strong>School Supplies Essentials<\/strong><\/h2><p>Preparing for back to school season starts with gathering the essential supplies to set students up for success. While individual schools and grades often have specific lists, a general checklist includes:<\/p><ul><li>Notebooks, <a title=\"workbooks &amp; textbooks\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/g\/workbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">workbooks &amp; textbooks<\/a>, <a title=\"binders\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=binder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">binders<\/a>, and <a title=\"folders\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=folder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">folders<\/a> for organisation<\/li><li><a title=\"Pens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pens<\/a>, <a title=\"pencils\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pencils&amp;categories=252550%7C252547&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pencils<\/a>, <a title=\"highlighters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=highlighter\">highlighters<\/a>, and <a title=\"erasers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/p\/eraser-cos-vinyl-large-white-1010\">erasers<\/a> for everyday writing and study needs<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ruler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rulers<\/a>, <a title=\"calculators\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calculators<\/a>, and <a title=\"geometry sets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=geometry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">geometry sets<\/a> for accurate calculations and measurements<\/li><li>A durable backpack with multiple compartments for easy organisation<\/li><li>Lunchboxes and water bottles for on-the-go nourishment<\/li><\/ul><p>For younger children, essentials often include pencils, <a title=\"crayons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=crayons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crayons<\/a>, notebooks, <a title=\"glue sticks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;categories=255169&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glue sticks<\/a>, and scissors. High school students may need more advanced tools like scientific calculators, binders, highlighters, and subject-specific items like geometry sets or sketchbooks. Tech necessities like <a title=\"laptops\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=laptop&amp;categories=372020&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">laptops<\/a>, <a title=\"tablets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=laptop&amp;categories=372040&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;fromPrice=0&amp;toPrice=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tablets<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=usb%20drive&amp;categories=379010&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USB drives<\/a>, as technology plays an increasingly significant role in classrooms.<\/p><p>Choose a sturdy, ergonomic backpack to support your child\u2019s posture while accommodating heavy books. Clearly label all items to prevent loss and help kids keep track of their belongings. Be sure to review the school\u2019s supply list to ensure nothing essential is overlooked.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcd7efe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcd7efe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"><div><div class=\"pt-0\"><div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"><h2 class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">2. Uniforms and Clothing<\/span><\/h2><div><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Getting school uniforms ready early can save time and stress. Ensure your child\u2019s uniforms are clean, well-fitted, and meet the school\u2019s dress code requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">It\u2019s a good idea to have spares of essentials like socks, hats, and sturdy school shoes, as these items often wear out over the year.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-6758e1c ); color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-size: 1rem;\">Label all clothing items with your child\u2019s name to minimise the chances of them getting lost or mixed up during busy school days.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01cbca2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01cbca2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>3. Lunches and Snacks<\/h2><p>Preparing healthy, appetising lunches and snacks is an essential part of back-to-school prep. Choose durable, reusable, and easy-to-clean lunchboxes and drink bottles that can withstand daily use.<\/p><p>Plan meals that include a variety of balanced, nutrient-rich options like whole-grain sandwiches, fresh fruit, and protein-packed snacks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0639b64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0639b64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\"><div><div class=\"pt-0\"><div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"><h2 class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">4. Health and Hygiene Supplies<\/span><\/h2><div><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Ensure your child is equipped with essential items like hand sanitisers, tissues, and reusable face masks, if required. For younger children, a small pouch to store these supplies can make them more accessible throughout the day.<\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>This small addition can make it easier for children to stay clean and healthy, whether they need to clean their hands after touching shared surfaces or use a tissue to prevent the spread of germs. Ensuring these supplies are available and within reach can support your child&#8217;s health and also promote responsible hygiene habits that can benefit them in the long term.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffd86b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffd86b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. First-Day Preparations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The night before the first day of school, lay out uniforms, pack lunches, and organise backpacks. A calm, organised morning helps everyone start the day on a positive note.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arrive at school a little early to ease the transition, particularly for younger children. This gives them time to settle in and meet their classmates before the day begins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6df3c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6df3c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>6. Back to School Worksheet<\/h2><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"501ff197-c67c-4ab4-b495-3fef1e3cec80\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"><p>We&#8217;ve prepared a comprehensive downloadable Back-to-School worksheet that covers everything from key academic supplies to personal essentials. This checklist is designed to help students stay organised and prepared, reducing stress and enhancing their focus on learning. By ticking off each item, both students and parents can ensure they\u2019re fully equipped for a smooth and successful school year.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e3db40 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e3db40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fad6311 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fad6311\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-724x1024.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-47359\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-724x1024.png.avif 724w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-212x300.png.avif 212w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-768x1086.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-1086x1536.png.avif 1086w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-1448x2048.png.avif 1448w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-764x1080.png.avif 764w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-1527x2160.png.avif 1527w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-724x1024.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-724x1024.png 724w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-212x300.png 212w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-768x1086.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-1448x2048.png 1448w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-764x1080.png 764w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-2-1527x2160.png 1527w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e468e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8e468e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-724x1024.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-47348\" alt=\"List of school supplies to tick mark\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-724x1024.png.avif 724w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-212x300.png.avif 212w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-768x1086.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-1086x1536.png.avif 1086w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-1448x2048.png.avif 1448w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-764x1080.png.avif 764w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-1527x2160.png.avif 1527w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-724x1024.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-724x1024.png 724w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-212x300.png 212w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-768x1086.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-1448x2048.png 1448w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-764x1080.png 764w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-Main1-1527x2160.png 1527w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b18289 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4b18289\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-724x1024.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-47352\" alt=\"List of school supplies to tick mark\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-724x1024.png.avif 724w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-212x300.png.avif 212w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-768x1086.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-1086x1536.png.avif 1086w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-1448x2048.png.avif 1448w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-764x1080.png.avif 764w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2024\/12\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-1527x2160.png.avif 1527w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-724x1024.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-724x1024.png 724w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-212x300.png 212w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-768x1086.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-1448x2048.png 1448w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-764x1080.png 764w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/12\\\/Back-to-school-checklist-2025-3-1527x2160.png 1527w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90c5eff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"90c5eff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/images\/placeholder.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-47338 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='47338' data-nonce='d5082879b2' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-47338 lc'>+4<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-47338 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='47338' data-nonce='d5082879b2' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-47338 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-47338 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the 2025 back to school season just around the corner, it\u2019s time to get everything in order for a smooth and successful start. Whether you&#8217;re a parent preparing your child for an exciting year ahead or a student getting ready to excel, a well-organised checklist can make all the difference. From the first day &#8230; <a title=\"Back to School Checklist for Kids and Parents\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/2025-back-to-school-checklist\" aria-label=\"Read more about Back to School Checklist for Kids and Parents\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":47871,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2121],"tags":[1315,3314,3316,3313,3315,2405],"class_list":["post-47338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cospedia","category-education","tag-back-to-school","tag-back-to-school-2025","tag-back-to-school-checklist","tag-bts","tag-checklist","tag-featured"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47338"}],"version-history":[{"count":148,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47338\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55671,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47338\/revisions\/55671"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47871"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}