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Choosing school shoes that last the whole year
Choosing a blazer is a big decision for any parent. The fit should be comfortable across the shoulders, with sleeves that reach the wrist bone. Leave room for a jersey underneath, but not so much that the blazer swamps your child.
Check the length too. A blazer should cover the top of the trousers or skirt waistband. Let your child raise their arms and sit down in it before you buy. If it pulls, go up a size.
5. Satchel and Co: School Bags
Every school has its own colours, so start by confirming the exact shade and badge. Stitching and fabric weight matter just as much, because a blazer has to last several winters in a school bag and on a sports field.
A good blazer is bought once and worn for years, so pay attention to the lining and the buttons.
Ask for a try-on and take photos of the size label for next year. Our team can also advise on alterations if the sleeves need a small adjustment.
Primary school children grow fast, so look for adjustable waistbands and hems that can be let down. Pick colours that hide playground dust and choose fabric that comes out of the wash looking tidy. Keep one set clean and one set in use, and the week runs smoothly. Simple, sensible and ready every morning.
4. Stride School Shoe Range
School shoes do most of the work in a uniform. Pick a leather or leather-look pair with a firm heel and a sole that grips. Try them on in the afternoon, when feet are at their biggest, and wear the socks your child will wear to school.
Leave a thumb's width at the toe. Polish them on Sunday evenings and they will last the whole year, even through the sports season.
A uniform that fits well helps a child feel ready for the day, and that confidence shows in the classroom, on the field and on the walk home every day.
Primary school children grow fast, so look for adjustable waistbands and hems that can be let down. Pick colours that hide playground dust and choose fabric that comes out of the wash looking tidy. Keep one set clean and one set in use, and the week runs smoothly. Simple, sensible and ready every morning.
3. Tygerberg Wear Blazers
Name tags save a lot of lost property. Use iron-on or sew-in labels, and put them in the same place on every item, such as the inside collar or waistband. Check them again after a few washes, because they can peel.
Badges are best sewn on by hand with small, neat stitches. Place the badge on the left pocket and pin it first so it sits straight.
If you would rather not, bring the blazer to us. A small badge is quick to sew and we can match the thread. Ask about names and tags when you collect your order.
Primary school children grow fast, so look for adjustable waistbands and hems that can be let down. Pick colours that hide playground dust and choose fabric that comes out of the wash looking tidy. Keep one set clean and one set in use, and the week runs smoothly. Simple, sensible and ready every morning.
2. Fynbos Threads: Everyday Shirts Made Locally
Second-hand uniforms can save a family a lot of money, especially for blazers that are hardly worn. Check seams, zips and elbows first, and skip anything with stretched collars or faded badges. Buy shoes new, because worn soles shape the foot of the next child. Ask the school if it runs a swap shop.
A uniform that fits well helps a child feel ready for the day, and that confidence shows in the classroom, on the field and on the walk home every day.
Wash second-hand items before the first day, check every label for a name, and sew on your own tag so nothing gets mixed up in the cloakroom at school this term.
Primary school children grow fast, so look for adjustable waistbands and hems that can be let down. Pick colours that hide playground dust and choose fabric that comes out of the wash looking tidy. Keep one set clean and one set in use, and the week runs smoothly. Simple, sensible and ready every morning.
1. Blue Crane Jerseys
Bags are easy to get wrong. A heavy bag worn badly can strain a child's shoulders and back, so the fit matters more than the print. Look for padded, wide straps and a back panel that sits flat.
The bag should sit high on the back and weigh no more than about a tenth of your child's body weight.
Pack the heaviest books closest to the back, and clear out the bag on Fridays. Our School Bags range covers primary and high school sizes, with strong zips and bottoms that stand up to the floor.
