Year 6 leavers memory book

Updated for 2026, this engaging resource helps children reflect on their entire primary experience, with a focus on year 6. The resource also helps them to think about all of the important aspects of school life they have enjoyed and the people who have made their time at school memorable. 

What's included

• Free printable PDF resource for KS2 children to use as they reflect on their time at primary school. 
• For subscribers only, an adaptable and customisable Word document resource. 

Available as a free PDF download, or access the editable version as a subscriber.

Year 6 leavers memory book resource

This printable 'moving on' memory book is an engaging end-of-year activity for year 6 students, allowing them to reflect on their school experiences, share their favourite memories and create a personalised keepsake to remember their time at school.

How to use this printable memory resource with year 6

This printable memory book makes a great end-of-year activity for year 6 children. The book could be completed in stages over the final weeks, during a lesson or as homework.

Children will draw or stick a photograph of themselves, write about their experiences and share their favourite memories. It's a great opportunity to reflect on their time in school.

At the end of the year, you can arrange for the children to exchange their memory books and write messages in each other's, turning it into a special keepsake they can cherish.

Year 6 memory book activities

This three-page printable memory book encourages year 6 leavers to reflect on their time in school and gather their favourite memories. Once completed, their memory books will contain:

• A picture of them (drawing or photograph)
• Name of their school, when they started and when they left
• Who their closest friends are and why they will remember them
• What their first day of school was like
• Favourite teacher and subjects
• When they felt proud
• Who they will miss the most
• Notes from their friends who can write messages on the final page.

Looking for more KS2 end of year resources?

Why not try some of these reflection resources?

• End of year reflection activities for KS2
• End of year memory book project
• Year 6 quiz
• My end of year review KS2

Browse more in our KS2 end of year collection.