How To Reduce Your Back-To-School Uniform Costs
Getting ready for your kids to head back to school can be an expensive and stressful time. The Bay of Plenty Times has reported that it could cost parents of a new school starter $200 for a new primary school uniform and $400 for a high school uniform, depending on the school uniform criteria.
Some schools have second-hand uniforms for sale, and also offer other assistance for parents. We have compiled a list of Tauranga schools and what they have available in the way of uniforms. You can download this list here.
No-Cost or Low-Cost things to do with the kids in the holidays
School holidays don’t have to be expensive; in fact, if you use our imagination you’ll find plenty of activities that won’t break the bank. Try some of these if you run out of inspiration:
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