Transition Year yearbook guide
Transition Year is the one year with room for a proper yearbook project. Here is how to plan one that students are proud of.
Why TY is the best year for a yearbook
Transition Year is built around projects, trips and experiences, which is exactly what a yearbook records. Students have time to collect content, and the book becomes a keepsake of the year.
What to include
- A page for every student: portrait, quote, favourite memory
- Trips, work experience and mini-company highlights
- Class photos and teacher messages
- Awards, achievements and in-jokes everyone will understand
Running it as a TY project
Form a small editorial team with defined roles: editor, photo lead, copy lead, proof reader. Give the team a calendar with firm dates, and keep the whole class involved in submitting content.
When to bring in a professional
If you want a premium finish without losing weeks of class time, a managed service takes the layout and print work, so students can focus on the content.
Budget and who pays
Decide early whether students buy their own copy, as they do with AerEthos, or whether the school covers the cost and recovers it. See the cost guide for price drivers.
Frequently asked questions
Can a TY class make its own yearbook?
Yes. It is a common project. Plan time for layout, proofing and print preparation.
What should a TY yearbook include?
A page for each student, trips and projects, class photos, teacher messages and highlights of the year.
Want the book made for you?
AerEthos designs every page, handles proofing and print, and the school pays nothing for the books.