Secondary Academic Products 2014/15
Student Planners Teacher Planners Apps Yearbooks School Magazines Student Hoodies
New range of digital apps for 2014
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Inspiring content & design page ™ Premium Academic Large Landscape PERFLEX Planner page Secondary Design A5 Portrait Wiro Planner page Classic Academic A5 Portrait Wiro Planner page ™ Pocket School Portrait PERFLEX Planner page Pocket 6th Form/College Portrait PERFLEX™ Planner page 6th Form A5 Portrait Wiro Planner page Create your own – Bespoke Planner page Personalisation page Student Planner supplements & accessories page Teacher Planner A4 – printed page Teacher Planner tablet and smartphone – app page Yearbooks page Student/Team Hoodies page Student Newspapers/Magazines page School Communication App page Order process page FAQs page
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What’s new from Boomerang in 2014/15 In 2013, we introduced our new range of large landscape and pocket - perfect bound (PERFLEX ™) diaries, and a printed personalised Teacher Planner for the first time. These continue for 2014/15. As ever with Boomerang, our entire range of planners will see a comprehensive design update and content refresh for 2014/15. More details can be found on page 4-5. For the coming year we are also pleased to announce the launch of a range of innovative digital applications including:
Apperio, our new school app, available from September 2013. See page 25 for more details
A new digital Teacher Planner for tablets and mobiles available from November 2013 – see page 21
A student planner app - available from spring 2014
This year we have also included our other digitally driven products – yearbooks, school magazines and student hoodies.
We look forward to helping your school, students and staff! For more information or a sample call 01252 368328 or email info@boomerang-ed.com Visit us online www.boomerang-ed.com
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Boomerang Planners Boomerang planners, as well as recording homework assignments and developing time management skills, contain a wealth of content that is designed to support teaching and learning. They are designed to stimulate student interest and assist in meeting judgement criteria set by Ofsted: specifically spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, promoting pupil safety, preparing pupils for employment and helping to create a positive ethos. Boomerang’s week-to-view calendars also reference key relevant historical dates in the academic year and highlight many contemporary domestic and global events of interest to young people. Our 2014/15 themes are:
Skills for life
Art and design
Our new core theme, across all planners and age ranges, is Skills for Life. Drawing on STEMNET’s top 10 employability skills list and continuing last year’s values and self-awareness themes, we explore employability, making wise life choices, problem solving, self-motivation, valuing diversity and difference and the development of resilience.
Boomerang’s core Secondary Design diary has always been known for its colour and vibrancy. Following the ‘Pop Art’ inspired designs in 2013/14 we will draw on inspiration from a number of 20th Century art movements including Abstract Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Op Art, Street Art and Surrealism for 2014/15.
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Academic A range of ready reckoners and tips: Maths, English Grammar, Punctuation, Essay Planning, Periodic Table, Physics, Conversions, Maps, Revision and Internet Safety Advice.
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Learning content & design Current events in 2014/15
6th Form focus
With a UK general election due in 2015 we will explore the benefits of democracy and the process of electing representatives to Parliament, making the election real, relevant and meaningful for young people. Other events of note will be the Scottish Referendum, a total solar eclipse and over 50 other events around the world.
Our 6th Form planners have a dedicated UCAS advice section including key dates in the university application process and how to prepare a Personal Statement. Non-uni alternatives are also explored and we have advice and ideas on taking a Gap Year.
Relevant historical events in 2014/15 In 2014/15 we will commemorate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, key centenary events in WW1, the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the 70th anniversary of VE Day and the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall amongst many others.
For more information or a sample call 01252 368328 or email info@boomerang-ed.com
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Premium Academic Large Landscape PERFLEX™ Planner Our new flagship school planner - a mould-breaking format with 25% more writing space than standard planners and a revolutionary environmentally friendly binding
Extra large format 160mm x 240mm
144 pages including 96 page week-to-view section and 48 page planning and academic resource section
Full-colour throughout - subtle design
Extra strong PERFLEX™ open-flat perfect binding – no wiro
Goal setting
Customisation options including full-colour laminated covers and school pages No sponsorship
Skills for life learning content
Visit us online for detailed product guides www.boomerang-ed.com
Exploring languages Academic planning system Daily attendance record
Subjects margin
Key historical dates and current events
Inspiring quotes
Home-School communication
“The feedback on the planners is very positive. Our Head was delighted with them.’” Gill Hague, King Ecgbert School
For more information or a sample call us on 01252 368 328 or email info@boomerang-ed.com
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Secondary Design
Timetable week
A5 Portrait Wiro Planner Our most popular secondary school planner over the last 12 years – vibrant designs and stimulating content to promote and support teaching and learning throughout the academic year.
A5 portrait format 148mm x 210mm
Secure wiro binding and outer polypropylene covers
144 pages including 96 page week-to-view section and 48 page planning and academic resource section
Full-colour throughout - art movement inspired designs
Customisation options - pages 18-19
Supplements and accessories option
Attendance
Skills for life learning content
May include educational and good cause related sponsorship
Visit us online for detailed product guides www.boomerang-ed.com
Languages
Academic planning system
Goal setting
“We are more than happy with our school diaries; they are excellent quality as ever! Thank you again for the excellent service provided whilst ordering our diaries!” Natalie Merrick, Round Oak School Key historical dates and current events
Communication
“The planners are fantastic. I couldn’t give you a single negative. Many thanks once again.” Andrew Webber, Communications Manager, Teignmouth Community School
For more information or a sample call us on 01252 368 328 or email info@boomerang-ed.com
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Classic Academic
Timetable week Goal setting
A5 Portrait Wiro Planner An increasingly popular planner for schools that require a more traditional design.
A5 portrait format 148mm x 210mm
Secure wiro binding and outer polypropylene covers
128 pages including 96 page week-to-view and 32 page planning and academic resource section
Full-colour throughout - minimal design
Customisation options - see pages 18-19
Supplements and accessories option
Attendance
Subject margin
Key historical dates and current events
No sponsorship
Visit us online for detailed product guides www.boomerang-ed.com
Skills for life learning content
Languages
Academic planning system
Communication
“The turnaround from us sending you our artwork to receipt was excellent and the quality as always very good.� Fiona Mortimer, The Regis School
For more information or a sample call us on 01252 368 328 or email info@boomerang-ed.com
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Pocket School
Goal setting
Portrait PERFLEX Planner ™
New for 2013 and a true pocket-sized planner that has won instant popularity with schools.
Pocket portrait format 160 mm x 100 mm
Extra strong PERFLEX™ binding – no wiro
128 pages including 96 page week-to-view and 32 page planning and academic resource section
Full-colour throughout - subtle design
Customisation options see pages 18-19
Timetable week
“The planners went down a storm with the students, thank you.” Lyndsey-marie Edmondston, sixth Form Administrator, Boston High School
No sponsorship
Visit us online for detailed product guides www.boomerang-ed.com
Pocket 6th Form/College
Languages
Portrait PERFLEX Planner ™
The 6th Form variant complete with UCAS section.
Communication
Pocket portrait format 160 mm x 100mm
Extra strong PERFLEX™ binding – no wiro
128 pages including 96 page week-to-view and 32 page planning and academic resource including UCAS section
Full-colour throughout - minimal design
Customisation options
No sponsorship
“Thanks for the planners, they look great, the kids and staff love the new format.” Martyn Cox, Vice Principal, Stoke Damerel Community College
For more information or a sample call us on 01252 368 328 or email info@boomerang-ed.com
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6th Form/College
Skills for life leaning content
A5 Portrait Wiro Planner Designed specifically for 6th Form and FE students, these planners incorporate an official UCAS section with advice, key dates and deadlines as well as relevant information to assist students as they plan for life beyond school.
A5 portrait format 148mm x 210mm
Secure wiro binding and outer polypropylene covers
144 pages including 96 page week-to-view section and 48 page planning and academic resource section including UCAS and Gap Year chapters
Full-colour throughout, art movement inspired designs
Customisation options - see pages 18-19
Key historical dates and current events
Linear calendar
Supplements and accessories option
Includes some commercial sponsorship
Visit us online for detailed product guides www.boomerang-ed.com
Personal Attributes: • Motivation • Confidence • Life coaching • Money management • Decision making
Community Awareness: • Caring for the environment • National commemorations • Charity events
Well-being:
Options:
• Coping with change • Health & fitness • Depression • Addiction
• Higher education • Travelling • Gap years • Volunteering
Notes box
“We are delighted with them. The service Boomerang provided has been brilliant, especially as you turned the order around for us so quickly. I will happily recommend your company.” Annie House, Post-16 Administrator, Ridgeway School
For more information or a sample call us on 01252 368 328 or email info@boomerang-ed.com
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Create Your Own Bespoke Planner …but let us do the hard work If you want something unique for your school you have come to the right company! Boomerang has both the experience and facilities as well as many satisfied customers in this category.
Visit us online for detailed product guides www.boomerang-ed.com
At first we would encourage a call with our customer services team to discuss your requirements and we will offer recommendations, advice and a quote. We will need to know the desired quantity, format, pagination, print colour and binding. Artwork can either be supplied or developed for you by Boomerang.
We are more than happy with our school diaries, they are excellent quality as ever! Thank you again for the excellent service provided whilst ordering our diaries! Natalie Merrick, Round Oak School & Support Service
For more information or a sample call us on 01252 368 328 or email info@boomerang-ed.com
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Personalisation Your school planner provides an excellent opportunity to record important school information - policies, procedures, systems and inspiration - in a highly accessible way for students, parents and staff throughout the year. The customisation options are:
School information – either 8, 16, 32 or 64 pages at the front of your planners.
Coloured paper - school information that stands out.
Customised covers – either single colour school crests or full colour designs.
Plastic pockets for loose sheets and discs.
Detachable ruler for measurement and book marking.
Visit us online for detailed product guides www.boomerang-ed.com
Student Planner supplements & accessories Optional extras to help you create a planner that is just right for your school. Traffic light cards 3 pages designed to help gauge how well students have understood a topic in lesson, or a way of voicing an opinion
Secondary reference section
A 16-page section of academic resources to add to any bespoke wiro planners
Absence slips
16 perforated slips to help record pupil absence Also available: • Plastic pockets • Ruler bookmarker • Wipe boards • Thicker polypropylene cover • Absence slips For more information or a sample call us on 01252 368 328 or email info@boomerang-ed.com
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Teacher Planner A4 printed A comprehensive A4 portrait Teacher Planner with a 200 page-per-day section and a further 100 pages of planning tools, supporting information, guidance and inspiration developed in conjunction with the Teacher Support Network and the Teacher Development Trust. Options: Personalisation
Full colour front covers with your school design
16, 32 or 48 pages of your school information
Covers
Softback laminated
Softback with polypropylene
Binding
Wiro Ring-binders Visit us online for detailed product guides www.boomerang-ed.com
Teacher Planner Tablet & smartphone app Boomerang’s new Teacher Planner solution, developed for iOS and Android mobile devices. Customise this app with your term dates, working days and daily teaching periods. Set-up and/or import class groups and lesson plans. Record attendance, meetings, homework assignments, student marks/results, daily notes, etc. The app also contains daily inspiring quotes, advice and guidance from the Teacher Support Network and the Teacher Development Trust. The app can be purchased individually from the Apple iTunes App Store or the Apps area in Google Play, or in volume from the Apple Volume Purchase Program or from Google Play for Education. Please contact us for more details.
For more information or a sample call us on 01252 368 328 or email info@boomerang-ed.com
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Yearbooks Boomerang is one of the leading providers of yearbooks and travel/expedition books to schools in the UK. We have one of the most sophisticated yet easy-to-use online creation systems and a customer support team to help staff and students every step of the way. There are many options available for schools and students to choose from – please call for details.
“The quality of the online Yearbook website, the support system as well as the final product was absolutely first class! Speedy delivery and high quality products too. We will certainly be using Boomerang for our Yearbooks in 2014 and beyond!” Owen Anderson, Box Hill School
“Books are great as expected, the site was very easy to use and the students loved it! Everybody has said these are the best yearbooks our school has done yet. They were able to work as a team at the same time which was extremely handy and sped things up. Very helpful service provided by David, all queries were dealt with immediately ensuring no time was wasted. Books were delivered on time. Already signed up for next year! Thanks Boomerang!” Fehmida Patel, Plashet School
Visit us online for detailed product guides www.boomerang-ed.com
Student / Team Hoodies Boomerang offers a range of quality Hoody garments that can be customised, suitable for school leavers, school trips or sports teams. There are many options available for schools and students to choose from. Please call for details. “Hoodies have just arrived!!!!!!!!!! I’ll get photos of the pupils wearing them during their leavers assembly and will send them to you.’ Thank you so much and for all your help, another fantastic service from Boomerang!!!” Mel O’Brien, Brynmawr School
For more information or a sample call us on 01252 368 328 or email info@boomerang-ed.com
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Student Papers/Magazines Boomerang has pioneered the development of an easy-to-use online school newspaper/magazine creation system for students or staff to use. This can produce either digital or printed copies for distribution to your school community. Part of this system includes a low-cost centralised print service. “Using the software was fantastic; the students had ownership over their designs and loved using the images that had been provided. Mostly, the students loved handing out a real magazine to their peers. It looked so professional and they were so proud of themselves!” Claire Chatterton, Key Stage 3 English Teacher, Aldworth Science College “We have enjoyed working as a team, whilst utilising our strengths. The finished product was amazing! The online system was easy to use and we felt supported every step of the way, both via email and in person.” Ellie Green, KS3 English & Literacy CTL, Oakwood School
Visit us online for detailed product guides www.boomerang-ed.com
Apperio for Schools School communication app Apperio is an app for smartphones that allows schools to communicate with parents, staff, students or anybody you choose, on the go – anytime, anywhere – it’s highly effective and very affordable. Over 50% of the UK population now owns a smartphone and it has become the device of choice for many, whilst website use and email is in decline. The Apperio app allows schools to send instant push-messages and to combine all your digital communications & information – website, calendar and events, social media, video, photos, plus much more – onto your recipient’s smartphone, reaching them wherever they are. The app – free and simple to download – for iOS and Android phone and tablet devices – is controlled by the school through a simple-to-use website. For more information please contact us.
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What is the order process? 1
Decide which planner is right for your school and students
Hopefully this brochure gives you some insight into what is available from Boomerang but we have a highly experienced customer service team who will listen to your requirements and can offer you the benefit of our experience providing planners to schools for nearly 15 years.
Once you have decided what type of planner you’d like we can generate a detailed quote.
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Personalised pages
We ask for your final personalised pages and cover design to be uploaded via our easy-to-use online artwork system at a pre-agreed date through the spring of 2014. www.boomerangart.co.uk
We are able to help you every step of the way and if you are a new customer we can generate your personalised pages from scratch if necessary.
Once we have checked your pages and cover we ask for you to authorise and sign-off your designs to send to print.
At this stage we require you to finalise your planner quantity.
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Ordering
Once you have decided to purchase from Boomerang we will prepare a detailed order form containing all relevant details. This form will need to be signed by an authorised signatory and e-mailed, faxed or mailed to us.
At the time of ordering you will be asked to stipulate your preferred personalised pages submission and delivery dates.
Please note that your final order quantities can be amended much later at the time of signing off your schools personalised pages artwork.
The earlier you can order, the more you can benefit from early-bird discounts. Early orders allow us to secure raw materials at better prices.
Delivery
Deliveries can be made either:
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Prior to the 2014 summer holidays including the earlier summer dates in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
During the summer holidays, or at the very end of the summer holidays or at the beginning of the new term.
“We received our delivery of planners as scheduled – thank you. All was as planned and we were happy with our order, it was much easier being able to do all our artwork and copy online.” - Katrina Doran, PA to the Headteacher, Tanbridge House School
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FAQs
What’s Boomerang’s last order date? There isn’t one – we take orders all year round from schools. However to guarantee delivery before certain key dates see below. Any late orders outside of our main production batches usually take 6 weeks for delivery and please note everything is subject to stock availability.
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What’s the latest date we can send across our personalised artwork to receive delivery before the summer holidays? The latest date you can supply artwork to us to ensure delivery before the summer holidays date - English schools 18th July 2014 - will be 6th June 2014. NI & Scotland schools will be 21st March 2014 for delivery by 20th June 2014. To guarantee delivery at the end of the holidays/before school starts in September 2014 the artwork deadline will be 27th June 2014. Please be aware that our production batches are associated with the latest artwork deadlines. Guaranteed delivery dates have limited capacity and will be booked up early.
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I don’t have time to put together my personalised pages/don’t know what to include… We have over 100 page templates for you to choose from within our online system. Just select what you’d like and add to your pages. What if l am waiting for term dates to be finalised to go into my personalised pages? Term dates tend to be available early on in the previous academic year from your local authority. However if you are not able to confirm these right away we can move you into a later artwork schedule that suits. How do l submit my artwork to Boomerang? We have a secure online artwork system on which you can easily upload your artwork. Our Artwork Team is always on hand to assist and will check everything that you submit. You will be asked to proof and sign-off your artwork before we send to print.
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Is there a limit to the number of personalised pages in the front section that l can have in my Boomerang planners? No. All we ask is that the pages are in multiples of 8 from a minimum of 8 upwards. However, from a practical point of view 64 pages makes a very big, heavy diary, so it’s not ideal. I’m interested in a landscape planner, but my existing artwork is portrait? No problem, Boomerang will be happy to translate your portrait artwork into landscape orientation free of charge and maintain it on our secure artwork site. I don’t have the time or the resources to put together my front cover… No problem, Boomerang have over 60 front cover design options to choose from, just choose your front cover, send us your school logo/crest, and we will put it together for you. We have a ‘house’ system at our school and would like to have separate diaries for each house, can you help us with this? Yes of course. We can work with you to ensure each house has its own planner, whether it be different front covers or personalised pages. Just give us a call and we can talk you through the options available to you. What if l need to order extra planners throughout the school year? Our experience suggests that you should order an additional 15% over your anticipated roll-number to replace any diaries lost by students or for unplanned new starters during the year. However if you do run low at any point of the year, providing we have stock we can send replacement planners with your customised pages within about 3 weeks. What support will l receive from Boomerang once I’ve placed my order? We have a dedicated account management and artwork team who are here all year round to support and help you throughout the entire ordering, approving artwork and delivery process. Do Boomerang planners carry advertising? Yes, all Boomerang planners, other than the Classic Academic, carry a small number of advertising messages - mainly promoting educational initiatives such as literacy / reading or other appropriate good causes deemed to be useful to schools and students. All sponsors, their messages and artwork are thoroughly vetted before inclusion.
“I am very happy with the planners and how they have turned out. What I am more impressed by though is the quality of customer service I have received over the last two months. Every single person I spoke to on the phone (and I called a lot during my planning stages) was helpful, friendly and sounded generally like they enjoyed their job/ working environment. This is one reason why I chose Boomerang above other companies that I spoke to (the lower price helped too). This was my first experience designing a planner and your colleagues were reassuring and supportive throughout, even when I missed the original deadline set. The online upload was easy to use and took a lot of stress out of formatting. Please pass my thanks on to all your staff that were involved with the BCS planners.� Stephen Rigotti, Sixth Form Student Services Manager, Bournemouth Collegiate School
Boomerang Ed Ltd Manor House Manor Park Aldershot Hants GU12 4JU t: 01252 368328 f: 01252 368324 e: info@boomerang-ed.com w: www.boomerang-ed.com