Grade 6 School Supply List - 2026/27
4 packs of Pencils
One quality zip binder with 2-inch rings (5-Star brand seems to
last the longest)
4 x 32-page scribblers (Classic Hilroy pack with 4 colours)
4 duo tangs (with holes, not folders)
Loose-leaf (1-2 packages)
Reinforcements (Optional)
Dividers!* (to separate subjects in binder)
Pencil Case (zippered) – NOT a plastic box
Erasable pens - Blue or black ink
White Board Markers (3)
Highlighter (optional)
Erasers
Glue sticks (3 pack)
Coloured pencils
Ruler (plastic - see through)
Kleenex/Tissues (Will be kept in Homeroom)
Reusable Water Bottle
Running Shoes & Phys Ed clothing
Phys. Ed. clothing in a gym bag (comfortable t-shirt, shorts or sweatpants, and sneakers and unscented deodorant)
Combination lock: It is extremely helpful to purchase a lock for your student to practice with over the Summer. Lockers and locks take some getting used to, and practice will alleviate a lot of stress in the first few weeks
Grade 7 School Supply List - 2026/27
*pencil case
*pens (blue & black)
*pencils (48)
*erasers
*two black permanent markers
*coloured pencils (24 pack)
*markers
*small pencil sharpener with shaving holder
*4 highlighters (yellow, orange, pink, green)
*glue sticks (2)
*scissors
*ruler (a small ruler that fits in your pencil case is great)
*inexpensive basic calculator
*loose leaf (250 sheets)
*One 2-3” sturdy D-ring binder
*6 duo-tangs w/ inner pouches
2 for ELA: one red (for reading) and one blue (for writing)
2 for Math: one for Everyday Math and one for Math Notes (ISN)
1 for Science
1 for Health
*1 package of 8 dividers
*reusable water bottle (preferably not a squirt style)
*1 box Kleenex to be given to your homeroom teacher
*inexpensive pair of headphones that stay at school
* 1” black binder for Band
*Phys. Ed. clothing in a gym bag (comfortable t-shirt, shorts or sweatpants, sneakers, and unscented deodorant)
GRADE 8 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
Essentials:
Reusable Water Bottle (mark with name or initials)
Inexpensive set of headphones or earbuds, please label the case.
Kleenex Box (for classroom)
1 multi-packs (4 books) Hilroy style scribblers (without the coils) for Math and ELA
2 packages of 100-150 sheets of looseleaf
1 package of page protectors (25+)
Basic Calculator (should have √ and negative button)
Two 2 inch Binders to hold work (1 per Core Teacher: Math/Science - ELA/SST)
2 packages of dividers (1 per Core Teacher Binder)
5 duo-tangs - assorted colours (red, blue, green, yellow, orange)
Pencil Case/kit which includes:
pens (blue & black) & at least 3 Sharpies or similar (fine and superfine tip)
pencils (at least 2 packages of 10)
pencil sharpener & erasers
coloured pencils & markers
dry erase markers (2)
4 highlighters (green, yellow, orange & blue)
2 glue sticks
scissors & ruler
Organizational Extras (Optional):
1-2 packages of cue cards
1-3 Pads of Sticky/Post-It notes
Sketchbook (multi use paper) for Art Class (can also be used during any free time)
Personal Tray/Pack of 8 Watercolour paints
Personal Agenda - upcoming events and due dates of projects/assignments
Specialist Supplies:
Music: pencil - binder supplied
Family Studies: 1" poly binder with 10 sheets of looseleaf
(*This binder can also be used for Art - these subjects will be one extended term each and switch)
Phys. Ed. clothing in a gym bag (clean, indoor sneakers, comfortable t-shirt, shorts or sweatpants, and unscented deodorant)
Online Payments for School Items Available beginning in September
To make paying school-related fees easier, faster, and more secure, our school has activated SchoolCash Online, a secure online payment system.
We encourage all families to sign up for SchoolCash Online.
Registering for SchoolCash Online is safe, simple, and secure. Create an account today at https://avrce.schoolcashonline.com/.
Once you register for SchoolCash Online, you will:
· Receive email notifications of new items or fees available for payment on-line.
· Be able to purchase school items anytime, anywhere with a simple click.
· Keep track of all school items and activity fees, and manage all students in your household from one location.
· Have online access to your account history and view and print receipts.
For more information, please click on the following link: SchoolCash Online information sheet
Transcript Requests
For students attending universities in Nova Scotia or NSCC, you can provide your student ID number (found on report cards, in your portal and on IDs) to the institution and they can retrieve your transcript.
If you are attending a university outside of Nova Scotia, please complete the Transcript Request Form (under the Student Services Tab) and submit it to ck@avrce.ca
Current students, if you require an InProgress Transcript for a scholarship or bursary, we can send it directly to the scholarship committee or we can e-mail you one to your gnspes account. Please complete the Transcript Request Form (under the Student Services Tab) and submit it to ck@avrce.ca