With September just around the corner, Victoria families are gearing up for the annual back-to-school scramble. The good news? You don’t need to start from zero to get your kids ready for the classroom. Staples Canada has put together a lineup of colourful, practical supplies that make refreshing a backpack simple — without blowing the budget.
This year’s roundup leans into Staples’ playful Pep Rally collection alongside a few everyday organization staples, and there’s something here for every price point. School supplies start at just 22 cents, and parents can fill a backpack with the core essentials for under $25. Several items on this list are also currently on sale.
Here are 10 supplies worth adding to your cart this back-to-school season.
1. Pep Rally Single Barrel Pencil Pouch – Bonjour Bestie
A compact, structured pouch with a smooth zipper closure and a side handle for easy carrying — perfect for keeping pens, pencils, and small tools organized inside any backpack.
2. Pep Rally Bonjour Bestie Pom Pom Pen – 0.7mm – Black
These fun pens come topped with soft silicone toppers for a bit of personality, while still delivering a reliable 0.7mm black ink tip for everyday note-taking and doodling alike.
3. Pep Rally Coil Notebook – Secret Garden
For the student who wants their supplies to reflect their style, this floral notebook pairs a vibrant cover with 80 sheets of perforated, college-ruled paper — great for notes, journaling, or both.
4. Poppin Bright Ideas Small Sticky Memo
An eight-sided memo ball that holds four paper and four transparent sticky-note stacks in a mix of colours. It’s a clever, compact way to jot down reminders during study sessions or group projects.
5. Pep Rally Tritan Bottle – Bonjour Bestie – 750 mL
Staying hydrated through a busy school day is easier with this lightweight bottle, which features a leakproof lid, push-button opening, and a soft-touch carry handle.
6. Pep Rally 1″ Better Binder – Hearts
This heart-patterned binder holds up to 275 sheets thanks to its 1″ ring capacity, and a spine label helps keep subjects easy to find at a glance.
7. Pep Rally 2″ Zipper Binder – Geo Design
Built for students who need to carry more, this zipper binder offers large-capacity D-rings, multiple pockets, a five-section filer, and a padded interior pocket sized for a tablet.
8. Pep Rally Pencil Box – Bonjour Bestie
A classic gets a refresh — this durable hard-case pencil box has a secure lid closure to keep pens, pencils, and small supplies protected on the go.
9. Pep Rally Mini Die Cut Notebook – Hearts
A heart-shaped mini notebook with lined pages and spiral binding, small enough to slip into a backpack or locker for quick notes throughout the day.
10. Pep Rally Stacking Highlighters – Flowers – 5 Pack
These flower-shaped, stackable highlighters come in a set of five assorted colours with chisel tips — a fun way to colour-code notes and highlight key information.
Where to shop: The full back-to-school assortment is available at Staples locations across Greater Victoria and online at staples.ca/back-to-school.