My First Year as Coordinator at an International School

When I was entrusted with the role of yearbook coordinator at an International School in Hong Kong, I knew it would be a rewarding challenge. While the team embarked on a journey to craft a vivid, 200-page memento that would capture the essence of our primary, springboard, and secondary school communities, I also started to develop a robust and lasting extra-curricular for our students.

Prior to this year, the school had not had a dedicated yearbook club or production process driven by students. It was up to me and my team to establish a foundation for what would become an annual tradition. From the outset, our small but passionate group tackled every aspect of the yearbook’s production with meticulous care and creativity.

We meticulously organised school photographs, class pages and student interviews, weaving together a tapestry of experiences that would resonate with our readers. The design process was a true collaborative effort, as we thoughtfully curated the layout and content of each page to bring our vision to life.

Watching the yearbook take shape was a profoundly fulfilling experience. With each new section and spread, we poured our hearts into preserving the unique spirit of our international school. The vibrant class pages, featured articles, and eye-catching advertisements all came together to create a glossy, hardcover keepsake that exceeded our wildest expectations.

The true reward, however, came when we distributed the finished yearbooks to our students and their families. The joy and pride on their faces as they thumbed through the pages was a testament to the power of our collective efforts. This tangible memento had become a lasting symbol of the community we had worked so hard to capture. I can’t begin to express how I appreciated seeing students hugging their yearbooks as they walked from class to class, asking peers and teachers to sign the covers.

As I look ahead to next year’s yearbook, I’m filled with excitement and a renewed sense of purpose. In my second year as coordinator, I’m eager to build upon the foundation we’ve laid, with a focus on increasing student involvement and establishing a lasting structure of leadership and mentorship. By empowering more of our talented students to take an active role in the yearbook’s production, I’m confident we can create an even more impressive and meaningful keepsake that truly captures the vibrant spirit of our international school community.