Create & Print Your Own School Newspaper
Create your graduation newspaper with Canva
Design your personal graduation newspaper using our creative Canva template – no design experience needed.
Design your graduation newspaper on Smartpaper24
Create your newspaper in the Smartpaper24 online editor – straight from your browser, no downloads required.
Create your graduation newspaper with InDesign
For design enthusiasts: Download our free InDesign template and start creating your own layout.
Create your class newspaper with Canva
Design your own class newspaper with our creative Canva template.
Design your class newspaper on Smartpaper24
Create your class newspaper in the Smartpaper24 online editor.
Design your class newspaper with InDesign
For design pros: Download our free InDesign template for class newspapers.
Create a first day of school newspaper with Canva
Create your own first day of school newspaper with our creative Canva template.
Design a first day of school newspaper on Smartpaper24
Create your newspaper directly in the Smartpaper24 online editor.
Design a first day of school newspaper using InDesign
For design pros: Download our free InDesign template for first day of school newspapers.
Create your own school newspaper & share your stories
A school newspaper is the perfect way to give your pupils a platform and capture the spirit of school life. You can put it together with our own online editor, get creative with Canva, or work straight into our free InDesign template. However you choose to make it, the result is a lively, eye-catching newspaper that brings colour to everyday life – from the playground to the staffroom. With 4 to 40 pages in A3 format, there’s room for everything: graduation newspapers with student profiles, class projects that showcase teamwork, or a regular publication that keeps your whole community up to date. Thanks to our flexible tools for design and print, your newspaper will become an impressive showpiece.
🎓 Create your own school newspaper
🎓 Choose from our online tool, Canva template or free InDesign download
🎓 Layouts for covers, student profiles & rankings
🎓 Add personal stories and photos with ease
🎓 4 to 40 pages
🎓 Paper options from light & newsprint-style to durable & long-lasting
🎓 Large format: 280 x 400 mm
🎓 Print from just one copy
Once your design is ready, we’ll print your school or graduation newspaper in any desired quantity. You can finalise your order in the online editor, or simply upload a finished PDF via our PDF upload. Every file goes through our pre-press check, and we’ll flag up anything that could be improved to make sure your newspaper looks its best. The result: a professionally printed school newspaper that showcases your school and puts a smile on every reader’s face.
Print school newspaper
All about your school newspaper
When will my newspaper arrive?
Delivery is usually within 6-8 working days across the UK.
What size is the school newspaper?
We print in a generous 280 x 400 mm format – close to A3. Each issue is assembled and folded down the middle, giving you the same look and feel as a traditional newspaper.
How many pages can I include?
Anything from 4 up to 40 pages. Just make sure your final count is divisible by 4.
Which design option should I use?
That’s entirely up to you. Try our intuitive online editor at Smartpaper24.com, get creative with Canva, or download our free InDesign template. However you prefer to work, you’ll find the tools you need here. And the best part: you don’t need design or print know-how to make it look professional.
How do I pay?
Easy – via PayPal or credit card.
Who usually runs the school newspaper project?
It’s often a team effort: enthusiastic pupils, teachers or working groups all pitching in. A dedicated editorial team usually takes charge of the concept and topics. Regular meetings – say every fortnight – help keep things on track and everyone involved.
What makes for great content?
The best newspapers capture the life of your school as it really is. Here are some tried-and-tested ideas:
- Classroom updates & interviews with teachers
- Profiles of pupils and staff
- Surveys, polls & fun rankings
- Reports on school projects & events
- A look back at the past year
- Puzzles & games
- Book and film picks
- Study tips & learning hacks
- A creative corner for contributions & letters
When’s the best time to hand it out?
Many schools save it for special occasions such as graduation or the end of the school year, celebrating highlights and memories together. Others release it more regularly – once a term or even monthly.
Who should get a copy?
That’s up to you. Print enough just for your class, produce a farewell edition for teachers, or cover the whole school. And remember: the larger the print run, the cheaper each copy becomes.
Which paper should I go for?
The choice of paper sets the mood. For that classic newsprint feel, go with 60 gsm – thin, light and authentic. Prefer something sturdier? 80 gsm or 90 gsm give a more solid, long-lasting finish. It all depends on the look and feel you’re after.
School Newspaper – Small Print Runs & Pricing
| Format | Quantity | Paper Type | Pages | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 x 400 mm | 1 | 60 g/m2 | 8 | 60,70 £ |
| 280 x 400 mm | 5 | 60 g/m2 | 8 | 63,78 £ |
| 280 x 400 mm | 10 | 60 g/m2 | 8 | 67,75 £ |
| 280 x 400 mm | 20 | 60 g/m2 | 8 | 77,67 £ |
| 280 x 400 mm | 30 | 60 g/m2 | 8 | 85,37 £ |
| 280 x 400 mm | 50 | 60 g/m2 | 8 | 101,02 £ |
| 280 x 400 mm | 75 | 60 g/m2 | 8 | 127,56 £ |
| 280 x 400 mm | 100 | 60 g/m2 | 8 | 147,06 £ |
| 280 x 400 mm | 150 | 60 g/m2 | 8 | 212,71 £ |
| 280 x 400 mm | 200 | 60 g/m2 | 8 | 288,94 £ |
| 280 x 400 mm | 300 | 60 g/m2 | 8 | 405,59 £ |
*All prices include VAT.
For more details on our pricing, check here: Calculate your school newspaper printing costs online.
Create your school newspaper with ease
On Smartpaper24 you’ll find a complete set of creative tools tailored for school newspapers. Text, photos and layouts can be reshaped in moments, letting your ideas fall neatly into place. Before long you’ll be holding a newspaper that feels polished, professional and ready to impress – a true showpiece for your school community. With Smartpaper24, designing a magazine that celebrates every aspect of school life – from daily moments to big events – is straightforward and enjoyable.
Templates for school newspapers
The buzz of the playground, unforgettable class trips, experiments that light up the science lab – every day at school creates stories worth telling. With our ready-to-use templates, those memories can be shaped into a professional newspaper without wrestling with complex software or searching for a printer. The layouts guide you smoothly from cover to final page, and because everything is already set to the right format, you can head straight to print. The finished newspaper is more than just a keepsake – it’s a lasting record of your school years, preserved on paper.
Your school newspaper – a snapshot of school life
Capture the mix of classroom spirit and playground energy in your own school newspaper. Our intuitive online tools make page design effortless – perfect for pupils and teachers who’d rather spend their time telling stories than wrestling with technology. With ready-to-use layouts and themes, you’ll have a framework that points you in the right direction without getting in the way of creativity. From the very first printed copy, each article and photograph becomes part of a time capsule – preserving the school year in print for years to come.
Professional printing at a price that works
If you’re comfortable using Photoshop or InDesign, you can simply upload your finished PDF and have it printed as a school newspaper. Whether you need a short run for one class or enough copies for the whole school, we’ll produce them from just a single issue upwards. Hand your classmates a magazine that doesn’t just look the part but invites them to dip back in, re-read and rediscover the highlights of the year.
