Every January, without fail, social media turns into a public grievance board for stationery lists. It starts innocently ...

As parents scramble to tick off lengthy back-to-school stationery lists, some are questioning what schools are legally allowed to demand.

A parent in Melbourne has taken to Reddit, asking for opinions on the ‘stationery levy’ they pay each year. “Just wondering if anyone else’s kids’ school wastes as much stationary as mine?” they asked ...

With the 2026 school year looming, South African parents are grappling with the escalating costs of stationery lists, raising ...