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8 Reasons Our Customers Are Pleased They Chose Us To Produce Their Yearbooks

Creating a yearbook is about much more than putting photographs onto pages. It’s about capturing memories, celebrating achievements and giving students a keepsake they will treasure for years to come. We’re proud to have helped hundreds of schools create yearbooks that mark these important milestones, and nothing makes us happier than hearing from satisfied customers.

Based on feedback from schools across the UK, here are eight reasons why our customers are pleased they chose us to produce their yearbooks.

  1. Amazing Customer Service

Outstanding customer service is one of the most common themes in the feedback we receive. Schools regularly tell us how much they value our friendly, responsive and professional team.

Customers describe our service as “excellent”, “helpful” and “efficient”, highlighting how quickly questions are answered and how willing we are to go the extra mile. One school told us that from their very first video call, our team was always available to answer questions and guide them through the process, while another praised our “personable” approach and availability whenever support was needed.

We understand that organising a yearbook can be a significant task alongside the day-to-day demands of school life, which is why providing exceptional service remains at the heart of everything we do.

  1. Supportive Team

Schools appreciate having a dedicated team behind them every step of the way. Many customers specifically mention the support they received throughout their project, from initial planning through to delivery.

Teachers and administrators told us they felt reassured knowing there was always someone available to answer questions, offer advice and help resolve any issues. One customer commented that we were “very supportive with the process”, while another highlighted how our team helped with last-minute requests and tweaks to ensure everything ran smoothly.

Our aim is simple: to make the experience as stress-free as possible so schools can focus on creating a memorable publication for their students.

  1. User-friendly Portal/Editor

Our online portal is designed to make yearbook creation simple, collaborative and engaging for both staff and students.

Customers consistently praise the portal’s user-friendly design, with many describing it as “easy to use”, “straightforward” and ideal for allowing pupils to take ownership of their yearbook. Schools like being able to monitor progress, make edits and support students as they contribute content.

One school explained that creating their yearbook has become a yearly highlight for Year 6 pupils because the portal allows children to play an active role in producing the final book. Another customer described the editor as “easy and slick to use”, helping the entire process run smoothly from start to finish.

  1. Easy Process

Yearbook projects involve collecting photos, gathering memories and meeting deadlines, which is why schools value a straightforward process.

Many of our customers comment on how easy we make things, describing the experience as “simple and hassle-free” and “very straightforward”. Several schools mentioned that this simplicity was one of the reasons they returned to work with us year after year.

With clear guidance, efficient communication and intuitive tools, schools can create professional-looking yearbooks without requiring specialist design experience. As one customer put it, the process was “straightforward to use” with helpful staff available whenever support was needed.

  1. Online Shop

Managing payments can often be one of the most time-consuming aspects of a school project. Our online shop helps remove that burden by allowing families to place and pay for orders directly.

Customers frequently tell us how valuable this feature is. One school commented that the web shop “took all the stress away from having to collect money and chase payments”, while another said the online shop worked “very well” and made the entire process much easier.

By simplifying ordering and payment collection, schools can save valuable administration time while providing a smoother experience for parents and carers.

  1. Good Value

Schools are always looking for ways to maximise value without compromising on quality, and customers repeatedly tell us that our yearbooks deliver both.

Feedback highlights our competitive pricing, excellent service and durable products. One customer described our yearbooks as “high quality and good value for money”, while another noted they had continued using our service for many years because it consistently delivers “a quality product for a competitive price”.

We work hard to ensure schools receive exceptional value, helping them create a professional keepsake that fits their budget.

  1. High Quality

The quality of the finished yearbook is one of the most important factors for any school, and it’s something our customers regularly praise.

Schools describe our books as “professional”, “high quality”, “hardwearing” and beautifully finished. One customer said their yearbook had a “very high-quality feel” and was a wonderful record of their students’ time at school, while another noted that both students and families were delighted with the final product.

Attention to detail, durable materials and professional production standards ensure every yearbook is something schools can be proud to distribute.

  1. Happy Students

Ultimately, the greatest measure of success is the reaction of the students themselves.

Schools tell us time and again how excited pupils are when their yearbooks arrive. One customer explained that students “couldn’t stop looking through them”, while another said the finished book provided memories their leavers will return to for years to come.

Parents and families frequently share positive feedback too, praising the yearbooks as meaningful keepsakes and lifelong souvenirs. Whether it’s a Year 6 leaver or a Year 11 graduate, there’s something special about seeing students revisit shared memories with friends and teachers.

The Final Word

A great yearbook should be easy to create, affordable to purchase and enjoyable to receive. From our supportive customer service team and user-friendly portal to our online shop, competitive pricing and high-quality products, schools consistently tell us they’re glad they chose us to capture their students’ memories.

Most importantly, our yearbooks help create lasting keepsakes that students, families and staff will treasure for years to come—and that’s what it’s all about.

 

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Yearbooks Beyond Year 11: Creative Ways Schools Can Capture Memories All Year Round

When most secondary teachers hear the word yearbook, they automatically think of Year 11 leavers. A glossy end‑of‑school keepsake, packed with tutor group photos, messages and memories before students move on to their next chapter.

But traditional yearbooks don’t have to be limited to school leavers. Increasingly, schools are using yearbook‑style memory books across the school year to celebrate experiences, achievements and shared moments that deserve to be remembered – whatever the age group.

From trips and clubs to sports teams and school productions, yearbooks can become powerful tools for reflection, celebration and student voice.

 

Memory Books for School Trips & Expeditions

Residentials, overseas trips and curriculum visits often create some of the most memorable moments of a student’s school life. A trip‑specific yearbook allows pupils to document the experience in a meaningful way, long after the suitcase is unpacked.

Photos, short reflections, maps, diary entries and group shots can all be included, turning the book into a shared souvenir rather than something lost on a phone. These memory books work particularly well for:

  • Geography and history fieldwork
  • Language exchanges
  • Duke of Edinburgh expeditions
  • International or residential trips

They also offer a natural opportunity to build literacy, reflection and cross‑curricular learning into enrichment activities.

 

Celebrating Sports Teams & School Clubs

Sports teams, music ensembles and after‑school clubs often play a huge role in student wellbeing and school culture. A dedicated yearbook for a team or club gives students a sense of pride and belonging, especially for those who may not otherwise feature prominently in school publications.

A sports team memory book can include:

  • Team photos and match highlights
  • Player profiles and quotes
  • Tournament results
  • End‑of‑season awards

Similarly, clubs such as STEM, eco committees, debating societies or chess clubs can document their journey across the year, helping to recognise commitment and participation rather than just outcomes.

 

Drama, Dance & Performing Arts Keepsakes

Productions and performances take months of hard work, rehearsals and teamwork. A yearbook‑style programme or memory book is an ideal way to capture the behind‑the‑scenes side of school performances that a standard programme can’t.

These books might include cast and crew photos, rehearsal shots, personal reflections, costume designs and thank you messages. For students involved in drama, dance or music, this kind of keepsake becomes a lasting reminder of collaboration, confidence and creativity.

 

Marking Special Events & School Milestones

Schools are full of one‑off events that deserve more than a few photos on social media. Leavers’ assemblies, charity weeks, school anniversaries, enrichment days and themed weeks can all be commemorated with a simple yearbook-style publication.

These memory books help schools:

  • Build a sense of community
  • Document school history
  • Engage students in creative projects
  • Create tangible reminders of shared experiences

They can also be created by students themselves, supporting skills in writing, design, teamwork and organisation.

 

More Than a Book on a Shelf

What makes yearbooks so effective is their permanence. In a digital world, a physical memory book carries weight and meaning. It validates student experiences and creates something that can be revisited years later.

By using traditional yearbook formats more creatively, secondary schools can capture the full life of the school – not just the final year. Whether it’s a sports season, a drama production or an unforgettable trip, a well‑designed memory book ensures those moments are never forgotten.

Yearbooks aren’t just for leavers anymore – they’re for every story worth remembering.

 

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School Yearbook Tips: Recruiting Your Team

Approach your school yearbook project as if it were an actual business (looks great on a CV too). This means you’ll need to assign specific job roles to give everyone their own area of responsibility. Feel the power!

Where to begin we hear you ask? Well we’ve put together a list of school yearbook tips for the types of job roles you could consider:


school-yearbook-tips-staff-repThe Staff Rep

 

  • Decides who will have access to edit the yearbook.
  • In charge of signing off the completed yearbook.
  • Generally oversees students.
  • Pays the final yearbook bill to Boomerang Ed.

 


school-yearbook-tips-editor-roleThe Editor

 

  • Decides on the content that will be included in the leavers book.
  • Coordinates each member of the team.
  • Ensures that all deadlines are met.

 

 


school-yearbook-tips-art-directorThe Art Director

 

  • Oversees the page designs.
  • Decides on the order of yearbook pages.
  • Coordinate which students works on which page.

 

 


school-yearbook-tips-copy-editorThe Copy Editor

 

  • Gathers, writes or delegates all copy (text) for the yearbook.
  • Makes sure all copy has been proof-read.
  • Ensures that all copy is supplied on time by other students and staff.

 

 


school-yearbook-tips-photo-editorThe Photo Editor

 

  • Takes photos at school events.
  • Collects photos from other students who want to contribute to yearbook pages.
  • Checks through all of the photos before adding them into the yearbook.

 

 


school-yearbook-tips-sales-marketingSales & Marketing

 

  • Sells the yearbook concept to other students.
  • Comes up with ways to advertise the yearbook.
  • Keeps everyone updated with the yearbook process.

 

 


school-yearbook-tips-financierThe Financier

 

  • Collects payments from students.
  • Collects payments from possible sponsors.
  • Keeps accurate records of finances.

 

We hope you found these school yearbook tips on recruiting a team useful. Head on over to our school yearbook page for more information on our leavers yearbooks.

Happy recruiting!

Boomerang Team