The unlikely shop parents are getting their school supplies from

From highlighters, pencils and folders, to delicious lunch box snacks - when you look at the price comparisons, it's a no-brainer.

Eleanor Katelaris

2 min read

January 24, 2024 - 9:59AM

Lifestyle

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The start of the school year can be an added financial strain for many families, with lists of supplies and the added cost of stocking up on snacks.

However, a well-known bargain store, typically known for its household items, is now getting attention for its impressive range of affordable school essentials.

Offering everything from notebooks and pencils to prepackaged lunch box treats, this store is making back-to-school shopping a less daunting task for parents.

Can we get a hell yes?!

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$3 mesh organisers from The Reject Shop and a range of lunch box snacks. Image: TikTok / @theorganisednests

The price comparisons speak for themselves

The store is... The Reject Shop!

So, what's drawing the crowds? Well, the price comparisons speak for themselves.

Let's take a look at the snacks first.

Cobs Popcorn Multipack Salt (5pk) / $3.25 | Woolies $4.00
Oreo Mixed Original & Chocolate Mini (10pk) / $4.00 | Woolies $5.00
In A Biskit Loaded Cheese 160g / $2.00 | Coles $4.50
Bhuja Beer Mix Snacks 160g / $2.50 | Woolies $4.50

Then there are essential stationary items like highlighters and Post-It notes.

Fluro Yellow Highlighter 4pk / $3.00 | Officeworks $4.48
Post-it Notes Cube Green Wave / $6.00 | Officeworks $9.74
Papermate Kilometrico Pen Assorted Colours 10pk / $2.00 | Woolies $2.45

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While parents will be able to pick up school supplies, teachers will too

The Reject Shop's COO, Amy Eshuys, emphasises the store's commitment to supporting not only families but also teachers, who often spend out of pocket to equip their classrooms.

"We know the latest research shows that teachers are forking out more than $1,000 of their own salaries to ensure their classrooms are equipped with the items they need to do their jobs: stickers, stationary, whiteboard markers, pens/pencils, all the essentials that are required for our teachers to teach our children," says Eshuys, speaking to Kidspot.

"With Term One approaching, The Reject Shop is here to help teachers and families during the cost of living crisis and carry a full line of school supplies year-round at great prices."

So while parents will be able to pick up school supplies, teachers will too.

From multipurpose labels, whiteboard markers, erasers and sticky notes - when you look at the prices, it seems like a no-brainer.

Multipurpose Labels Star Assorted Colours 11mm 650pk (TRS $2) | Big W 150 pack for $2.10
Whiteboard Marker Mixed Bright Colours 6pk (TRS $3) | Officeworks 4 pack assorted colour $4.98
Whiteboard Eraser with Magnet Assorted Colours (TRS $1.50) | Officeworks $1.97
Sticky Notes 400 Sheet Mini (TRS price $2.30) | Officeworks $4.98

So this year, skip the expensive Officeworks trip, and maybe head down to The Reject Shop instead!