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THE back-to-school period can be a bit of a bank-breaker for parents, students and teachers alike, but Office National is providing the solution.
Until February 7, Office National will have the Grandstand Hall at the Royal Hobart Showgrounds filled with stationery stalls selling exciting back-to-school products for competitive prices.
This year is the first time the Tasmanian-owned business has taken on the role as the major supplier of stationery for schools in southern Tasmania, replacing the previous provider, Birchalls.
“We are ecstatic that we have been able to go into the education field,’’ said Office National education manager Donna Walker.
“For a number of years Office National have serviced a number of our government schools here in Hobart, so to be able to actually take on the education area servicing both teachers and predominantly private schools is absolutely fantastic.”
The business falls under the Office Brands umbrella, which gives it the buying power to source a huge range of impressive products from wholesalers across Australia.
“That opens up a whole world of different suppliers and unique products, so we’re pretty excited about that,” Ms Walker said.
“We have got some really funky and cutting-edge products that we’ve brought in specifically for [students going] back to school.”
The temporary store is open to the general public to shop for back-to-school stationery supplies.
Schools that have signed on with Office National are also offering online ordering through the back-to-school period.
“Even if your school isn’t going with Office National this year, we still have all of the back-to-school supplies and add-on sales,’’ Ms Walker said.
“Everyone is welcome out at the showgrounds. We’d like to see as many people as possible come through and say hi to us.”
Trading hours are 10am-4pm Monday to Friday, 10am2pm on Saturdays, and 6-9pm on the final two Thursday nights until February 7.