Stationery & School Essentials

Stationery & School Essentials Online in Australia | Lunch Boxes, Water Bottles, Backpacks & More at Dshop

Every year it's the same list: lunch box, water bottle, backpack, pencil case, stationery, calculator—whatever else the school booklist throws at you. Dshop has it all online at factory-direct prices, so you can sort your whole back-to-school shop in one order without fighting for a car park. Stainless steel bento lunch boxes, vacuum-insulated water bottles, school backpacks, pencil cases and document pouches, stationery sets, drawing and art kits, desk organisers, calculators, study timers, and drawing boards, all with fast delivery across Australia.

Part of our Baby, Kids & Toys range. For creative supplies, see Arts & Crafts. Setting up a homework station? Browse Desks & Workstations, Office Chairs, Storage & Filing Cabinets, and Office Supplies & Accessories.

Stainless Steel Lunch Boxes & Bento Boxes for School

Plastic lunch boxes crack, stain, hold onto smells and end up in landfill by the end of the year. Stainless steel bento lunch boxes skip all of that. They're BPA-free, don't leach chemicals into food, clean up in seconds and last for years instead of terms. Built-in compartments keep sandwiches, fruit, dips and snacks separated so nothing goes soggy before the lunch bell. Leakproof silicone-sealed lids lock tight for mess-free transport in school bags. If your school runs a nude food or wrapper-free lunch program, a stainless steel bento box makes packing plastic-free lunches simple.

Vacuum insulated thermos food jars keep soups, stews, pasta and rice warm for hours, or hold yoghurt and salads cold through the whole day. Collapsible silicone food containers flatten when empty, saving space in school bags and kitchen drawers. Handy for morning tea snacks, leftovers and meal prep.

Insulated Water Bottles & Drink Bottles for Kids

Between the oval, the classroom and the after-school pickup queue, kids need a water bottle that keeps drinks cold and actually survives the week. Stainless steel vacuum insulated drink bottles hold temperature for up to 24 hours cold or 12 hours hot, with double-wall construction that stops condensation from forming on the outside. No wet school bags, no puddles on desks. Wide-mouth openings for easy filling and cleaning, leak-resistant lids, and BPA-free stainless steel that handles daily drops without falling apart. Multiple colours and sizes from primary school through to high school, uni, gym and work.

School Backpacks & Bags

A school bag has to survive being dragged across concrete, hurled into car boots, overstuffed with textbooks and sat on at lunchtime. Ours are made for that. Roomy main compartments for books, folders and devices. Front pockets and side mesh holders for bottles and snacks. Padded adjustable shoulder straps that spread weight properly so small shoulders aren't copping the lot. Reinforced stitching that holds up through a full school year, and designs kids actually like, so there are fewer battles at the door each morning.

Drawing Sets, Art Kits & Craft Markers

Some kids would draw all day if you let them. A complete drawing and painting kit gives them coloured pencils, markers, crayons, oil pastels, watercolours and accessories in a portable carry case. Great for rainy afternoons, school holidays and keeping creative minds busy. We also stock metallic marker pens for card making, scrapbooking, school projects and craft decoration. They write on paper, card, glass, ceramic, wood and fabric, which means they get used for everything from homework posters to homemade birthday cards.

Desk Organisers & Bookend Holders

Hard to focus on homework when the desk looks like a bomb site. Adjustable bookend holders expand and contract to fit however many books or folders are in the mix at any time. They work on a student desk, a home office shelf or a kitchen bench holding recipe books. Simple, sturdy, and the kind of small buy that makes a study area feel like it has its act together.

Stationery Sets & Pencil Cases

Rather than hunting down pens, pencils, rulers and erasers one by one, grab a stationery gift set that bundles the lot into a themed box with a matching pencil case. Works well for birthdays, back-to-school, Christmas stockings and end-of-year rewards. Our document pouches double as pencil cases, with waterproof material that protects contents from drink spills and rain. Roomy enough for a full set of writing gear. 

Calculators & Study Timers

Basic four-function calculators for primary school. Scientific calculators for high school trig and uni-level maths. We stock the types that actually show up on school booklists, and they're priced so it doesn't sting when they get lost (and they will). Study timers help students build decent revision habits, practise timed exam conditions and develop time management that makes exam season less of a scramble. Small enough to live in a pencil case.

Magnetic Drawing Boards

Hand a toddler a magnetic drawing board, and you'll get a solid stretch of quiet. They come with a drawing pen and shape stamps for open-ended play. One sweep of the built-in eraser wipes it clean, ready to go again. No ink, no mess, no paper waste, and zero chance of pens ending up on the walls or furniture. Good for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, letter and number practice, and keeping small humans occupied on car trips, at restaurants and in waiting rooms. The kind of gift that parents appreciate just as much as the kids.

School Essentials by Use Case

• Back to School (Primary) - Backpack, stainless steel bento lunch box, insulated drink bottle, stationery set, pencil case, basic calculator, drawing kit. Everything for Term 1 in one order.
• Back to School (High School & Uni) - A4 waterproof document pouches, insulated water bottle, scientific calculator, study timer, adjustable bookends. Add a study desk and ergonomic chair for a proper homework setup.
• Nude Food & Packed Lunches - Stainless steel bento boxes for wrapper-free, compartmented lunches. Thermos food jars for hot meals. Collapsible silicone containers for morning tea and snacks. Goes well with our Kitchenware range.
• Gifts for Kids - Stationery gift sets, drawing and art kits, magnetic drawing boards, backpacks, colourful drink bottles and lunch boxes. More ideas in Toys and Arts & Crafts.
• Home Office - A4 waterproof document pouches, calculators, bookend organisers, stainless steel thermal flask. Tidy up with Office Supplies & Accessories and Storage & Filing Cabinets.
• Toddlers & Daycare - Magnetic drawing boards for screen-free play, collapsible food containers for daycare snacks, colourful bento lunch boxes that make eating fun. More early years gear in Baby & Nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are stainless steel lunch boxes safe for kids?

Stainless steel is one of the safest materials you can use for children's food storage. It's BPA-free, non-toxic and doesn't leach chemicals or microplastics into food the way some plastics can over time. It also won't absorb food smells, stain or warp. A well-made stainless steel bento box will last years, not terms, which makes it cheaper long-term than replacing cracked plastic containers every few months.

What is a nude food lunch box?

Many Australian schools run "nude food" or wrapper-free lunch programs where children are encouraged to bring food without disposable packaging. A stainless steel bento box with compartments makes this easy. You pack food directly into the sections without needing cling wrap, zip-lock bags or small plastic containers. It cuts down on single-use plastic waste and teaches kids about reducing rubbish. Leakproof seals keep wet foods contained, so everything stays neat.

How long do vacuum-insulated water bottles keep drinks cold or hot?

Double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel bottles generally keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for around 12 hours. The vacuum gap between the walls stops heat transfer, and the outside stays bone dry with no condensation. Cold water stays cold through a full school day, even sitting in a bag in the sun.

What should I buy for a primary school back-to-school pack?

Start with a decent backpack, a leakproof lunch box with compartments, an insulated drink bottle, a pencil case or document pouch, and basic stationery (pens, pencils, ruler, eraser). A simple calculator and a drawing set are worth adding too. Always check your school's booklist first, because some schools specify particular items, calculator types or lunch box requirements for nude food programs.

What's the difference between a bento box and a normal lunch box?

A bento box has built-in dividers that keep different foods in their own sections. Sandwiches stay dry, dips stay contained, and fruit doesn't end up flavouring everything else. A regular lunch box is usually one open compartment where things shift around and touch each other (and often go soggy). Bento boxes make it much easier to pack varied, balanced, wrapper-free lunches.

Do you deliver across Australia?

We do. Fast delivery to every state and territory, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, Newcastle and regional areas. Pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Afterpay and Zip. Orders go out from local Australian warehouses, usually within one business day.

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