Please find below the equipment lists for our students in K-12.
Memo Office and Art located at 2/10 Darwin St, Cessnock NSW 2325 (next to Big W), are a local family-owned business that have created specific St Philip's Christian College Cessnock Book Packs. Packs can be found here. These packs are a great idea for a Christmas Present!
If you have any further questions regarding your child's equipment list — please contact the College at 4007 5000, or alternatively email your Assistant Head of School.
Junior School 2023 Equipment List
| Year | Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| K-2 | All stationery items are included in the Kinder/Year One/Year Two pack. (The cost of this pack is included in the school fees). Please supply: SPCC Library Bag (Purchase from College Uniform Shop) Headphones (For iPad) | |
| 3-4 | SPCC Library Bag (Purchase from College Uniform Shop) 4 x HB Lead Pencils Eraser Coloured Pencils Textas Pencil Sharpener Glue Stick Scissors 30cm Ruler (Plastic or wooden) Pencil Case/s Headphones (for iPad use) 3 x Highlighters | |
| 4 | 2 x Blue Pens 2 x Red Pens (Once your child receives their pen licence) |
Please note:
• The College provides all exercise books for K-4.
• Students are required to have the equipment listed above at all times.
If items get lost, break or wear out — they must be replaced.
Middle School 2023 Equipment List
Do's:
- Buy books with margins
- Label books with your first and last name, class and subject
- Use black or blue pen for writing
- Use red pen and ruler for underlining
- Cover all books in contact
Don'ts:
- Don't buy spiral bound books or those with perforated pages
- Don't buy books that have divided sections for multiple subjects
- Don't tear pages out of books
- Don't add graffiti of any kind to books
| All Middle School Students/Subjects | Equipment Required | |
|---|---|---|
| Pencil Case Pens (Blue or Black and Red) HB Pencils 2B Pencils Eraser Sharpener Glue Stick Highlighters Scissors 1 x 30cm Ruler (Need for Maths & Art) Coloured Pencils & Textas |
Year 5
| Subject | Equipment Required | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Needed for All Year 5 Students | Pencil Case Pens (Blue or Black and Red) HB Pencils 2B Pencils Eraser Sharpener Glue Stick Highlighters Scissors 1 x 30cm Ruler (Needed for Maths & Art) Coloured Pencils and Textas Diary (Optional) Headphones 4 x Whiteboard Markers Whiteboard Eraser | |
| Integrated Studies | 1 x 128 Page A4 Lined Book with Margin | |
| Maths | 1 x Scrapbook 1 x Geometry Set | |
| Science | 1 x 128 Page A4 Lined Book with margin | |
| Music | No Book | |
| Art | 1 x Art Smock | |
| Writing | 2 x 96 Page A4 Lined Book with Margin | |
| Spelling | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
Reading | 2 x Plastic Document Wallets |
Year 6
| Subject | Equipment Needed | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Needed for All Year 6 Students | Pencil Case 6 x Pens (two of each: blue, black and red) 4 x HB Pencils | |
| Maths | 2 x 335mm x 244mm Scrapbook | |
| Science | 1 x 48 Page A4 Exercise Book (With Margins) | |
| Spelling | 1 x 48 Page A4 Exercise Book (With Margins) | |
| Art | 1 x Spiral Bound A4 Art Diary 1 x Art Smock | |
| Writing | 2 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Books (With Margins) | |
| Lift | 1 x 48 Page A4 Exercise Book (With Margins) 2 x A4 Document Wallet/Pouch (one for class, one for homework) |
Year 7
| Subject | Equipment Required | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Needed for All Year 7 Students | Pencil Case Pens (Blue or Black and Red) HB Pencils 2B Pencils Eraser Sharpener Glue Stick Highlighters Scissors 1 x 30cm Ruler (Needed for Maths & Art) Coloured Pencils and Textas Diary (Optional) Headphones 4 x Whiteboard Markers Whiteboard Eraser | |
| Integrated Studies | 2 x 128 Page A4 Exercise Books | |
| Maths | 1 x A4 Grid Book 1 x Basic Geometry Set 1 x Casio fx-82AU PLUS II 2nd Edition Scientific Calculator | |
| Science | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| Music | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| Art | 1 x A4 Art Diary | |
| PDHPE | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| French | 1 x 128 Page A4 Exercise Book |
Year 8
| Subject | Equipment Required | |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Needed for All Year 8 Students | Pencil Case Pens (Blue or Black and Red) HB Pencils 2B Pencils Eraser Sharpener Glue Stick Highlighters Scissors 1 x 30cm Ruler (Needed for Maths & Art) Coloured Pencils and Textas Diary (Optional) Headphones 4 x Whiteboard Markers Whiteboard Eraser | |
| Integrated Studies | 2 x 128 Page A4 Exercise Books | |
| Maths | 1 x A4 Grid Book 1 x Basic Geometry Set 1 x Casio fx-82AU PLUS II 2nd Edition Scientific Calculator | |
| Science | 1 x 96 Page A4 Book | |
| Music | 1 x 96 Page Combined Line/Music Book | |
| Art | 1 x A4 Art Diary | |
| PDHPE | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| Year 8 Electives | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book Per Elective |
Senior School 2023 Equipment List
Year 9
| Core Subjects | Equipment Required | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1 x 128 Page A4 Exercise Book 1 x A4 Display Folder | |
| Mathematics | 1 x 128 Page A4 Exercise Book 1 x 30cm Transparent Ruler 1 x Casio fx-82AU PLUS II 2nd Edition Scientific Calculator | |
| Science | 1 x 128 Page A4 Exercise Book 1 x 30cm Transparent Ruler 1 x Casio fx-82AU PLUS II 2nd Edition Scientific Calculator | |
| HSIE | 1 x 128 Page A4 Exercise Book 1 x 30xm Transparent Ruler | |
| PDHPE | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book |
Year 10
| Core Subjects | Equipment Required | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1 x 128 Page A4 Exercise Book 1 x A4 Display Folder | |
| Mathematics | 1 x 128 Page A4 Exercise Book 1 x 30cm Transparent Ruler 1 x Casio fx-82AU PLUS II 2nd Edition Scientific Calculator | |
| Science | 1 x 128 Page A4 Exercise Book 1 x 30cm Transparent Ruler 1 x Casio fx-82AU PLUS II 2nd Edition Scientific Calculator | |
| HSIE | 1 x 128 Page A4 Exercise Book 1 x 30xm Transparent Ruler | |
| PDHPE | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book |
Year 9 and 10 Electives
| Elective | Equipment Required | |
|---|---|---|
| Woodworking Fundamentals (TAS Elective) | Clear Safety Glasses (PPE) Apron (Optional) Closed in Leather Shoes | |
| Metal Work (TAS Elective) | Clear Safety Glasses (PPE) Apron (Optional) Closed in Leather Shoes | |
| Food Technology (TAS Elective) | Closed in Leather Shoes White Apron (Available from Uniform Shop) Food Container | |
| STEM (TAS Elective) | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| Agricultural Studies (TAS Elective) | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book Closed in Leather Shoes | |
| Visual Arts (CAPA Elective) | 1 x A4 Visual Arts Process Diary HB Pencils 1 x Eraser 1 x Sharpener Optional: Drawing Graphite Pencil Set, Paint Brush Set | |
| Digital Photography and Media (CAPA Elective) | 1 x SD Card Minimum 16GB Memory | |
| Ceramics (CAPA Elective) | 1 x A4 Visual Arts Process Diary 1 x HB Pencil 1 x Eraser 1 x Sharpener | |
| Music (CAPA Elective) | Headphones (Not AirPods) 2B Pencil Eraser Sharpener 1 x 96 Page Music Exercise Book (Combined Line/Manuscript) | |
| Drama (CAPA Elective) | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| Basketball (PDHPE Elective) | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| Football (PDHPE Elective) | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| Child Studies (PDHPE Elective) | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| Sports Science (PDHPE Elective) | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| Geography (HSIE Elective) | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| Commerce (HSIE Elective) | 1 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Book | |
| Science Plus (HSIE Elective) | 1 x 96 Page Exercise Book |
Year 11 and 12
For each subject students require two workbooks of choice (2 x 96 Page A4 Exercise Books are recommended). Subject teachers will advise students of any additional equipment requirements within the first week of Term 1. Any students doing Mathematics Courses will require a scientific calculator.
| Subject | Equipment Required | |
|---|---|---|
| Dance | Black Leotard Black Leggings/Tights 1 x Set of Headphones/AirPods | |
| Visual Arts | 1 x A4 Visual Arts Process Diary HB Pencils 1 x Eraser 1 x Sharpener Optional: Drawing Graphite Pencil Set, Paint Brush Set | |
| PVDI | 1 x SD Card Minimum 16 GB Memory | |
| Food Technology | White Apron (Available from Uniform Shop) Food Container Display Folder Closed in Leather Shoes | |
| Mathematics | 1 x Casio fx-82AU PLUS II 2nd Edition Scientific Calculator | |
| Physics or Chemistry | 1 x Casio fx-82AU PLUS II 2nd Edition Scientific Calculator | |
| Engineering | 1 x Casio fx-82AU PLUS II 2nd Edition Scientific Calculator | |
| IT Timber | Clear Safety Glasses (PPE) Apron (Optional) Closed in Leather Shoes |
Note: Senior School students are responsible for having an appropriately stocked pencil case with ruler, pens, etc. Students in Senior School with not rely solely on their MacBook — it is only one of their learning tools.