A few years ago we brought alot of school supplies with us, and visiting the school was honestly the high light of our trip. The children and teachers were so appreciative. We now have to pay for luggage so bringing supplies from home will probably cost as much as buying them there, so I think we are going to pick up some items once there. If you do, try to visit yourself. We spent about an hour, we read to the kids and played outside with them.