Last-Day-Of-School Traditions: DIY Leavers Book Ideas

The last day of primary or secondary school is a big moment. A leavers book filled on the day captures it while everyone is still there.

An instant camera like the Polaroid Now Gen 3 lets your child snap friends and teachers, then stick the photos straight into the book.

The Polaroid Now Gen 3 isn't one of our products. It's a camera we recommend, sold by an outside retailer.

Page ideas

  • A photo of each friend, with a message underneath.
  • Teachers and teaching assistants, with their best advice.
  • My favourite memory from school.
  • What I want to be when I grow up.
  • Signatures and doodles from the whole class.

Last-day traditions

  • Signing shirts.
  • A photo at the school gate, matching the first-day photo.
  • A thank-you card for the teacher.
  • A family treat after school.

Practical tips

  • Check the school is happy with cameras on the day.
  • Pack two packs of film and spare pens.
  • Pre-label pages so friends know where to write.

Key things to remember

  • Recreate the first-day photo at the gate for a lovely before-and-after.

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Frequently asked questions

What do you write in a leavers book?

A favourite memory, a message for the future, and a signature or doodle.

Can you take photos at school on the last day?

Check with the school first, as some have rules about cameras and photos of other children.

What is a good example of last-day-of-school traditions: DIY leavers book ideas?

"A photo of each friend, with a message underneath." is one of 12 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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