Analysis of a real school magazine

To  get a better idea of how my school magaine will look I have chosen to anaylse a real school magazine and to think about why they have chosen things like font, colour themes, images and logos.

This is a school magazine for The Hertfordshire and Essex High School and College. The master head is in formal white writing that contrasts to the blue background and although  the size is quite small it still looks really official. Through looking at other school magazines I have found that to title doesn't have to be too over bearing as there isn't any other competitive magazines, it just needs to be bright enough to catch your eye and to seem appealing.
They  have also used the school logo which makes it seem official and they have then based the rest of colour theme on the colours used in the logo which creates a professional and education feel.
They have used images of students communicating and doing practical work it gives the school a united feel and makes the school seem like a safe and friendly environment.
They have also used a positioning statement 'Excellence for All' it promotes the school to be high achieveing and a well respected.