Schools, kindergartens, and OSHC services compete for enrolments long before a family visits in person. The print materials you put in front of families at the fence, in their letterbox, and at every station on open day shape whether they walk through the gate or move to the next option on their list.
– Enrolment flyers: A5 or DL, from $0.37 inc. GST, 2-5 working days production
– Open day fence banners: vinyl, 1220 x 760mm up to 4000 x 1000mm, 510gsm weatherproof, from $70.35
– Wayfinding signage: corflute signs from $11.61 each at quantity, floor stickers (anti-slip) from $99.18
– Newsletters and prospectuses: A5 saddle-stitched booklets, 8-32 pages, from $15.60
– Event signs: corflute panels in A3 to 900 x 1200mm, 3-4 working days
– Shipping: flat-rate Australia-wide on all orders
Enrolment Flyers: Your Workhorse Print Item
An enrolment flyer is the first physical touchpoint most families have with your school. It needs to land, be read quickly, and prompt one action: booking a tour, attending open day, or scanning a QR code to start an online enrolment.
A5 (148 x 210mm) is the standard choice. It fits a C5 envelope and holds a headline, three or four key selling points, your open day date, and a QR code without feeling crowded. Print double-sided to add a campus map or term calendar on the reverse. Paper options run from 115gsm gloss for a high-volume letterbox drop through to 250gsm gloss for a more substantial prospectus-style piece.
DL (99 x 210mm) is the leaner option. Use it at the reception desk, as an insert in a larger information pack, or for a fast-turnaround top-up when your A5 stock runs low. The narrower format keeps the message focused.
Custom flyers from Paperlust Print Shop are available double-sided across all sizes from DL to A3. Production is 2-5 working days after your design proof is approved, and a proof is sent before anything goes to print.
Open Day Fence Banners: Visible From the Street
Your school fence is prime real estate on open day. A vinyl banner mounted on the street-facing fence turns passive drive-by traffic into aware prospects. It does not replace a letterbox drop, but it catches the families who missed your flyer and those who are actively scouting the neighbourhood for options.
Vinyl banners from Paperlust Print Shop are printed on 510gsm super heavy-duty industrial-grade vinyl with UV-resistant inks and are available from 1220 x 760mm up to 4000 x 1000mm. Finishing options include hemmed edges with clear eyelets or hemmed edges with rope and eyelets pre-threaded, both suitable for cable-tying to a chain-link or palisade school fence.
Placement guide for open day
#### Street-facing fence One large banner (2000 x 1000mm is the most practical size for a standard fence run) with your open day date and enrolment message in the top two-thirds so it reads above parked cars.
#### Car park entry A second, narrower banner at the car park entry (1220 x 760mm) directs arriving families without needing a staff member stationed at the gate.
#### Hall or presentation space entrance A third banner at the hall door confirms families are in the right space once they are inside the campus.
Production on vinyl banners is 2-3 working days after proof approval. Order at least three weeks before open day to allow for proofing, production, delivery, and any last-minute revisions.
Campus Wayfinding: Corflute Signs and Floor Stickers
A campus that is easy to navigate reduces visitor anxiety and makes every tour station feel more welcoming. The right wayfinding toolkit uses two product types, each with a different function.
Corflute directional signs for outdoor and covered paths
Corflute plastic signs are printed on 3mm or 5mm TEKflute polypropylene using UV LED technology. They are lightweight enough to reposition during the day and stiff enough to stand in an A-frame or on an H-stake at a path fork. Available from A3 (297 x 420mm) up to 900 x 1200mm, with full-colour printing including white ink for reversed-out text.
At quantity, corflute signs cost as low as $11.61 per sign (inc. GST), making it practical to print a full set covering every decision point: “Enrolments Desk,” “Principal’s Presentation,” “Classrooms Tour,” “OSHC Showcase,” “Exit.”
Floor stickers for covered walkways and foyers
Floor stickers work where you cannot or do not want to mount anything on a wall. The anti-slip laminated overcoat is standard on every order, and the removable vinyl substrate is compatible with sealed concrete, sealed timber, polished tiles, and commercial vinyl, all surfaces common in school foyers and administration buildings.
Standard size is 150 x 150mm; custom sizes are available for a full-width directional arrow or a larger floor graphic. Typical indoor lifespan is one to three months, which comfortably covers an enrolment season or a single-term campaign.
Newsletters and Welcome Booklets
Print does not stop at enrolment day. Term newsletters, new-family welcome packs, and prospectuses all communicate care and professionalism in a way that a PDF email attachment does not.
A5 booklets are saddle-stitched (two staples through the spine) in multiples of four pages from 8 up to 32 pages. They open completely flat, which matters when a parent is reading your newsletter one-handed. Cover stock options run from 170gsm unlaminated gloss or matte for a lighter term newsletter to 250gsm laminated gloss for a premium enrolment prospectus.
| Document | Recommended format | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment prospectus | A5 booklet, 250gsm laminated cover | 12-16 pages |
| Term newsletter | A5 booklet, 170gsm cover | 8 pages |
| New-family welcome pack | A5 booklet, 250gsm gloss cover | 8-12 pages |
| Event programme (sports day, concert) | A5 booklet or DL flyer | 4-8 pages |
Booklets start from $15.60 inc. GST. Small print runs are practical, so there is no pressure to over-order for a single event.
Event Corflute Signs: Sports Days, Concerts and Graduation
Beyond open day, your school calendar runs full. Sports days, year-level concerts, OSHC end-of-year celebrations, and graduation ceremonies all benefit from a small set of temporary signs that make the event feel coordinated and easy to navigate.
Corflute signs are the right tool here: reusable if stored flat and kept dry, lightweight enough for one person to position, and inexpensive enough at quantity to print a complete set without budget pressure. Production is 3-4 working days after design approval.
Suggested sign sets by event type
#### Sports day or athletics carnival
- “Spectator Seating” (600 x 900mm, H-stake or A-frame)
- Year group section labels (A2, cable-tied to temporary fencing)
- “First Aid” and “Toilets” directional arrows (A3, A-frame)
#### Year-level concert or presentation night
- “Entry” directional arrow (A2, easel-back)
- “Reserved Seating” (A3, table-top corflute)
- “Photography Area” (A2, easel-back)
#### OSHC or kinder end-of-year event
- Welcome sign at entry (A1 or 600 x 900mm)
- Activity zone labels (A3, table-top or H-stake)
Your Print Bundle by Need
| Campaign | Product | Recommended spec |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment letterbox drop | DL flyer | 150gsm gloss, double-sided |
| Open day street awareness | Vinyl banner | 2000 x 1000mm, hemmed + eyelets |
| Campus wayfinding (outdoor) | Corflute signs | A2 or 600 x 900mm, 3mm, H-stake or A-frame |
| Foyer and corridor navigation | Floor stickers | 150 x 150mm or custom, anti-slip laminate |
| Enrolment prospectus | A5 booklet | 12-16 pages, 250gsm laminated cover |
| Term newsletter | A5 booklet | 8 pages, 170gsm cover |
| Sports day or concert signage | Corflute signs | A2-A3, 3mm, A-frame or H-stake |
Design Tips for School Print
Keep the school colour palette tight. Two brand colours plus white is enough. A four-colour palette spread across seven different print items creates visual noise rather than brand recognition.
Lead with the date, not the tagline. On an open day banner or enrolment flyer, the first thing a parent’s eye should land on is the date and time. Put that in the largest type, then the school name, then the supporting message.
Use QR codes on every flyer and booklet. Link each one to the relevant page: the open day registration form, the online enrolment portal, or the kinder info page. A QR code is far easier to track than a phone number.
Increase weight for premium touch points. The enrolment desk flyer and the prospectus booklet are the items that stay with a family after open day. Invest in 250gsm for those. Save the 115gsm stock for the high-volume letterbox drop where tactile feel matters less than quantity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What print materials does a school need for an open day?
At minimum: a vinyl fence banner visible from the street, corflute directional signs at the entry, and a DL or A5 flyer at each station. For a more complete setup, add anti-slip floor sticker arrows in the foyer, a corflute sign set for each zone, and an A5 prospectus booklet at the enrolment desk.
How far in advance should we order enrolment flyers?
Allow at least two to three weeks from ordering to delivery. Flyer production is 2-5 working days after your design proof is approved, and a proof is sent before anything goes to print. Two rounds of edits are included at no extra cost. Build in buffer for revisions and transit.
Can floor stickers be used in school hallways and covered walkways?
Yes, provided the surface is sealed. Floor stickers are compatible with sealed concrete, sealed timber, commercial vinyl, and polished tiles, all common in school foyers and covered walkways. They are not suitable for carpet, unsealed concrete, or outdoor areas. The anti-slip laminated overcoat is standard on every order.
Are vinyl banners suitable for a school fence line?
Yes. Vinyl banners are printed with UV-resistant inks on 510gsm industrial-grade vinyl. Hemmed edges with clear eyelets let you cable-tie or rope the banner to a chain-link or palisade fence. The 2000 x 1000mm size reads comfortably from the street; the 4000 x 1000mm option suits a longer fence run.
Can we order booklets in small quantities for a single event?
Yes. A5 saddle-stitched booklets start from $15.60 inc. GST, making a short run for a term concert programme or a new-family welcome pack practical without committing to high quantities. Page counts run in multiples of four from 8 to 32 pages.
Do you provide design support if we do not have print-ready artwork?
Every order at Paperlust Print Shop includes a personal design review and file check before production begins. A design proof is sent within 1-2 business days of ordering, with two rounds of edits at no extra cost. Submit your existing artwork or a working draft for professional review.
