SCHOOL ‘MERCH’ FOR YOUR TRIBE…

Modern schools are starting to understand that their school identity is a brand and is just as important as in any business. The school badge has meaning to staff, students and parents and should be considered a ‘badge of honour’. It identifies your tribe and where you belong – and let’s be honest, ‘where we go to school’ becomes a clear part of our identity for many years during and after studying. 

School ‘Merch’ has several uses and advantages: we are seeing institutions printing innovative products to promote the school, fundraise, offer as prizes, or just as innovative addition to the school uniform:  Think everything from printed bags in reception class to school leaver hoodies!  

1. PensStill number one favourite, a good quality pen is essential to every student. 
2. NotebooksPrinted notebooks in various colours help kids come to every lesson prepared and organised. 
3. Water bottlesWe won’t preach about the importance of hydration, but a good quality portable bottle is essential today. 
4. USB SticksAs we embrace the digital collaborative world, saving kids work to USBs allows a seamless flow of work between classroom and home. 
5. UmbrellasPopular with parents on those busy wet playground pickups! 
6. Tote / Jute BagsFrom sports bags to school trips, quality additional bags are a must all through your school days to avoid the split carrier spilling out all over the bus floor! 
7. LunchboxesWhy not complete the set with a quality, cooling lunch box packed with healthy snacks of course! 

Contact luke@clone-media.co.uk to discuss some ideas!

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