Document your child's annual growth with our bespoke interchangeable school milestone board. Designed to record both the first and last day of every school year, this reusable arched plaque creates a lasting visual memory from day care and kindy right through to year twelve. Every piece is crafted in our Australian workshop from natural 6mm birch plywood and premium white acrylic. Built specifically for growing families, the interchangeable design lets you swap between school terms, change headers, and snap in separate custom name plaques so one board can be shared across all your children.
Capture genuine milestone moments year after year without buying disposable cardboard signs or cluttering your cupboards with separate boards for every child.
Obsessive Precision and Quality
At Make It Personal Gift Co, we believe the smallest details matter most. Every custom name, chosen typography style, acrylic alignment, and laser engraving depth is verified three times by hand before leaving our workshop. You can feel completely confident your bespoke family keepsake will arrive with absolute accuracy.
What Is Included
- Complete Set: One arched birch timber milestone board, one interchangeable "First day of" banner, one interchangeable "Last day of" banner, and your choice of 1, 2, 3, or 4 personalised 3D name plaques.
- Board Only: One arched birch timber milestone board with "First day of" and "Last day of" interchangeable banners without name plaques.
- Extra Name Plaque Only: One standalone custom 3D acrylic and timber name plaque to add to an existing board for a new sibling.
Product Specifications
- Main Board Dimensions: 28.5cm high x 21.0cm wide x 6mm depth
- Name Plaque Dimensions: Approximately 16.0cm wide x 6.5cm high x 6mm depth
- Base Board Material: Responsibly sourced natural birch plywood
- Write and Wipe Sections: Premium gloss white acrylic
- 3D Name Layer: Precision laser cut acrylic mounted on a matching birch timber backing
- Engraving: Crisp, permanent laser engraved typography
- Origin: Made in Australia by Make It Personal Gift Co
Interchangeable and Reusable Design
- Multi Child Convenience: Swap name plaques in seconds to take milestone photos for each sibling on the same morning without needing multiple bulky boards.
- Term Transitions: Includes both "First day of" and "Last day of" banners to record your child's growth and changing interests across the school year.
- Custom Prompts: Built in write on sections for school grade, teacher's name, favourite things, future career dreams, date, age, and height.
Font and Colour Choices
- 16 Custom Font Styles: Choose from 16 curated typography options, from retro bold fonts to modern minimalist scripts.
- Acrylic Colour Palette: Select from a full range of pastel, neutral, and vibrant acrylic shades to suit your child's style.
How to Personalise
- Step 1: Select your variation from the drop down menu (Board with 1, 2, 3, or 4 Names, Board Only, or Extra Name Plaque Only).
- Step 2: Enter each child's name in the personalisation box.
- Step 3: Specify your preferred Font Choice Number (1 to 16) for each name.
- Step 4: Choose your preferred Acrylic Colour for each 3D name plaque.
- Please double check your spelling and selections carefully before completing your order.
How to Use and Care
Write on the white gloss acrylic areas using a standard liquid chalk marker or dry erase whiteboard pen. Wipe clean with a soft, damp microfibre cloth immediately after your photo session, then dry thoroughly before storing. Store flat in a dry, cool area away from direct sunlight. Do not immerse the timber in water or use harsh chemical sprays.
Production and Dispatch
Every milestone board is individually cut, engraved, triple checked, and safely packaged in protective materials directly from our Australian workshop. Full tracking details will be sent directly to your email as soon as your parcel leaves our hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of pen should I use on the white acrylic sections?
We recommend using quality liquid chalk pens or dry erase whiteboard markers. Always wipe the board clean with a damp cloth shortly after taking your photos to prevent ink from settling over time.
Can I purchase additional name plaques in future years?
Yes. As your family grows, you can simply select the "1 Extra Name Plaque Only" option from our menu to add new siblings to your existing board set.
How do the name plaques and banners stay in place?
The banners and name pieces are designed to slide or slot securely into the precision laser cut birch grooves on the main board, allowing quick changes on busy school mornings.
Care & Returns
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