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Back to School at Midsummer Place
Your Ultimate Guide to the New Term
You can already hear all the parents cheering, while the children are collectively rolling their eyes that back-to-school season is here again!
The summer holidays may be flying by, but there’s still time to get those all-important back-to-school essentials sorted before the new term begins. No matter their age, whether you’ve got a little one starting school for the first time, a secondary schooler with very specific opinions on their stationery, or you’re heading back to college or university yourself, Midsummer Place has you covered.
And for those heading back to college or university, don’t forget to make the most of the student discounts available at selected Midsummer Place retailers. We’ll be rounding up the retailers offering student savings at the end of this blog, so make sure you keep reading because every little saving helps when you’re heading into a new term!
Stationery:
There’s something about brand-new stationery that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together… even if it only lasts until the first Monday.
If you’ve got a little one starting school for the first time, why not pick up the Sticker Dolly Dressing Back to School book from Waterstones? It’s the perfect way to get them excited about the new chapter they’re about to start and make going back to school feel a little more fun.
Back-to-school shopping wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Waterstones and Søstrene Grene to check out all the stationery options they have. They have everything from colourful highlighters and notebooks to those all-important pens, folders and sharpeners, you’ll find everything you need to get your pencil case and school bag ready for September. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed!
School Bags:
How do children always manage to break their school bag from last year? It’s a special skill! Or, if they haven’t managed to break it, you’ll hear the classic: “But I want a new one, this one hurts now” or the even more convincing “Stacey’s got a new one…”
So, if you’ve been persuaded that a brand-new school bag is absolutely essential, we’ve got you covered.
Sports Direct, Superdry, New Look, ZARA, Foot Locker, Levi’s and schuh all have lots of different options when it comes to school bags, so we’ve highlighted just a few of our favourites below.
School Shoes:
New school year, new shoes, and hopefully ones that survive the first term!
If you’re getting the little ones ready for their first day, our retailers have you covered. At Charles Clinkard, you can have your child’s feet professionally measured to help find the perfect fit for their new school shoes. And did you know you can also get your feet measured at Dr. Martens? So, whether you’re looking for a classic school shoe or something with a little more personality, you can make sure you’ve got the right fit before stepping into the new term.
If your school allows smart trainers, why not check out the Footlocker for their trendy options.
Because when it comes to school shoes, comfort is key nobody wants to start the new term with sore feet!
Coats:
We know, we know the last thing you want to be thinking about right now is a thick winter coat. As we write this it's currently the fifth heatwave of the year.. but we all know the British weather can change its mind at any moment… so it’s never too early to think about a new coat!
Because while we can’t guarantee what the British weather will do this September, at least you can make sure you’re prepared for it!
And finally, if you’re heading off to college or university, don’t forget to make your student ID work as hard as you do!
There are plenty of opportunities to save at selected Midsummer Place retailers, whether you’re shopping for your new term wardrobe, grabbing something to eat or getting those university essentials sorted.
Make sure you check out the student discounts available at selected retailers below and remember to check individual terms, eligibility and exclusions before you shop. After all, every little saving counts when you’re a student!
- Hollister – 10%
- Popeyes – 20%
- Lane7 – Package offer
- Dr. Martens – 15%
- FootLocker – 10%
- New Look – 10%
- schuh – 10%
- Superdry – 10%
- Levis – 10%
Products are subject to availability, and prices were correct at the time of publishing. Please see in store for full details.