Personalised My School Days: A Custom School Record Book for Children

Personalised My School Days: A Custom School Record Book for Children

A personalised keepsake to capture the moments, milestones, and memories of school life from first day through to final year, with your child's name printed on the cover and inside.

School days are full of moments that pass quietly, but mean everything.

The first day nerves, new friendships, classroom achievements, and end-of-year milestones all become part of a story that deserves to be remembered.

My School Days is a personalised school record book designed to capture that journey year by year, creating a keepsake that grows alongside your child from their very first day through to Year 13.

What makes this special?

This is more than a school record book. It is a personalised keepsake designed to hold both memories and real moments from your child's school journey.

It includes space for:

• First day of school photo
• Teachers and classmates
• School photos and class memories
• Achievements, awards, and milestones
• Favourite subjects and activities
• Space for the child to write their name each year

It also includes premium built-in reinforced heavy-duty clear pockets at the end of each year section, designed to safely store certificates, artwork, notes, and school mementos.

Each page is designed so the story builds over time, creating a complete record of your child's school life to look back on for years to come.

Why choose the personalised version?

Your child's name is printed on the cover and first page, making the book feel uniquely theirs from the very beginning.

It is perfect for families with multiple children and becomes a meaningful gift they can grow into and treasure long after school ends.

Why families love it

Parents choose My School Days because it turns school years into something tangible and lasting.

It becomes:

• A record of childhood growth and learning
• A meaningful keepsake of school memories
• A book to revisit long after school ends

It is often gifted at the start of school or used as a special end-of-year tradition.

Choose the version that suits your family

My School Days is available in several versions to suit where your child is in their school journey.

Full school journey (Year 0 or Year 1 through to Year 13) This personalised version captures the complete school experience in one book. Looking for a non-personalised version? See the standard My School Days book.

Stage by stage versions Prefer to focus on one stage at a time? Our smaller stage-specific books cover:

• Primary school (Year 0 or Year 1 through to Year 6 or Year 8)
• Intermediate school (Year 7 to Year 8)
• High school (Year 7 to Year 13 or Year 9 to Year 13)

Available as a standard cover or a personalised cover with your child's name.

Same format, same pockets, same quality, just sized for the stage.

How it works

• Choose your favourite cover design from the three options above.
• Enter your child's name at checkout to be printed on the cover and inside the book.
• We will create your personalised proof and email it to you within 48 hours for approval. Please keep an eye on your inbox for an email from hello@paperheartdesign.co.nz (including spam or promotions folders).
• Once you approve your design, your book will be printed to order in Wellington, New Zealand.
• Personalised printing can take up to 15 working days after approval, plus 1 to 3 working days for courier delivery.
• If proof approval is not received within 7 days of ordering, we reserve the right to proceed using the details supplied at checkout in order to avoid production delays.

A keepsake for years to come

School years move quickly, but memories deserve to last.

My School Days becomes a treasured record of childhood, growth, and everything in between, something to look back on long after the final bell rings.

Product details

• A4 size, gender-neutral designs
• Printed locally in Wellington, New Zealand
• Sturdy 350gsm gloss laminated cover
• 150gsm inner pages, perfect for writing and scrapbooking
• Spiral bound for easy filling and space to expand as you add mementos
• Premium quality reinforced heavy-duty clear pockets to store artwork, certificates, photos and more

Please note: Our school record books are A4 size (210 x 297mm), but the pages and pockets are slightly narrower due to the spiral binding.

Frequently asked questions

What age is this suitable for? It is designed for children throughout their entire school journey, starting at Year 0 or Year 1 and going through to Year 13. If you are looking for a book that covers just one stage, see our primary, intermediate and high school versions.

Do I receive a proof before printing? Yes, a digital proof is sent within 48 hours for approval before printing begins.

Can it be used for multiple children? Each book is designed for one child to keep the story personal and focused.

Is this a good gift? Yes, it is a popular gift for starting school, birthdays, and other school milestones.