Back to School 2023: B&M’s School Essentials

The summer holidays may be in full swing, but that doesn't mean you can't prepare for the upcoming academic year!

You could be looking to fill your snazzy pencil case with top-notch pens and pencils. You might be getting ahead of the revision curve with some amazing pads and notebooks. Whatever it is you're after, you'll find it in our Back to School range that's bursting with high-quality and affordable school stationery supplies.

So, whether you're a parent getting your child ready for their first day of school, or a student eager to kick off the brand-new term, B&M is here to make your back-to-school shopping as easy as Pi.

Pens & Pencils

There's only one way to kickstart your brand-new term, and that's with an arsenal of new pens and pencils to take notes and sketch in style. Take our HB Rubber Tipped Pencils 12pk for example; they're great for when you don't want to commit to a drawing just yet, and come with an eraser to get rid of those mistakes. And if it's smooth penmanship you're after, the Uni-ball Fineliners are as satisfying as they are stylish.

B&M Top Tip: When it comes to taking notes, you can't go wrong with an array of colourful highlighters to make that information stick. These 10 Mini Highlighters have all the colours you need and are perfectly sized to fit in that school blazer or pencil case.

Pads & Notebooks

Behind every great piece of work is a notebook you can rely on, and our amazing selection of high-quality Pads & Notebooks will help you takes notes, revise, and doodle in superior style.

Sometimes you just want your stationery to stand out, and what better way to house all your notes in one place with the amazing Stars & Glam Notebook series? Choose from four gorgeous styles from leopard to marble, and inject some colour into your school stationery set-up. If you're after something a little more understated, though, these elegant NU: A4 Notebooks come in six fabulous colours for you to store all those important lesson notes. Top marks.

B&M Top Tip: School can be a pretty big place, and it's very likely you're going to misplace one or two things. Now that you're beginning to stock up on those stationery essentials, consider labelling things like calculators, notebooks and folders with your name and class on the back.

Pencil Cases

The beautiful thing about pencil cases is that they come in all shapes and sizes. Some are simple and clear and perfect for exams, while others are downright extravagant like the wonderful Pringles Pencil Case.

Starting a new school term is the perfect excuse to level up your stationery game with a brand-spanking new pencil case to wow your peers and keep all your favourite stationery supplies in one place!

B&M Top Tip: When it comes to filling your new pencil case, don't just stop at pens and pencils. You may also want to store a range of other stationery accessories like sticky notes, mini sticky tape, pocket tipp-ex and more.

Bags & Backpacks

Now, what use would all of these amazing stationery supplies have if you didn't have the perfect school bag to store them in?

At B&M, our stylish range of bags & backpacks means there's something for everyone, although we'd be lying if we said we didn't love these Neon Backpacks - available in pink and orange to inject a bit of colour to those school corridors. And with its sturdy handle - not to mention its large storage capacity - this stylish Black Padded Backpack is perfect for withstanding the demands of each school day.

B&M Top Tip: Along with all your pens, pencils, notebooks and pencil cases, we're confident you'll want to leave room for some delicious Lunchbox Essentials to fuel those busy brains. Check out our Back to School Bargains blog for more great ideas!

All set for the return to school? Getting equipped for class with shiny, new stationery is a great way to find motivation to learn. Don't forget to share all your latest buys with the B&M Community over on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. And good luck!