Base: the planners loved by Aussie teachers
Base's OG Weekly Teacher Planner.
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Our 2027 feature design
shop analogueAnalogue was custom designed for Base by Gold Coast-based artist, Barry Patenaude.
It's the perfect mix of bold and professional, and is designed for the teacher who loves creative design and serious planning.
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For the minimalists
Shop terracotta theoryEach year, Base has a new feature colour, and for 2027, we've chosen this rich, spicy brown which our community has aptly named 'Terracotta Theory'.
It's minimal without being boring, and is for those who want a simple but effective planner.
Launching soon for 2027: A5 casebound planner
A4 spiral teacher planners too bulky for you? This A5 casebound planner is compact but mighty... it offers the Base features you know and love, just in smaller packaging.
It's also casebound, meaning it operates more like a traditional notebook. This makes it super easy to carry around and add to your teacher bag.
Early birds get a FREE pen loop
Order your 2027 Base Teacher Planner in August and receive a FREE pen loop with your order. It's just a little reward for getting organised early.
Accessories to match your planner...
Meet the teacher behind Base
Hi, I'm Aimee, the teacher behind Base Planners! I’m in my twelfth year of teaching, and I'm currently teaching Year 11 and 12 English in Melbourne.
If I'm not teaching, marking (!!) or working behind the scenes on Base, you'll find me walking my sausage dog Teddy, checking out local wine bars, or burying my head in a good book.
I'm still in the classroom today, and I know exactly how challenging it can be to stay on top of everything this busy job throws at you.
For me, the Base Planner is more than just a planner; it’s the system I rely on to stay organised, sane, and in the right place at the right time. I’d be genuinely lost without it.
After sell-out launches in 2025 and 2026, it turns out so many of you were looking for the same thing I was: a teacher planner that’s practical, flexible and made for real teaching life. No fluff, no stickers, and absolutely no motivational quotes; just really practical features to get you through each day, week and term.
NEW in 2027: Bundles
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Base Ultimate A4 Bundle
Base Ultimate A4 Bundle- Regular price
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$116.42 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$116.42
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Base Organisation A4 Bundle
Base Organisation A4 Bundle- Regular price
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$84.98 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$84.98
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Base Essentials A4 Bundle
Base Essentials A4 Bundle- Regular price
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$92.44 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$92.44
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So what's a teacher planner actually for?
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Planning ahead
- Plan for busy periods using the year and term calendars
- Plan your school week on a Friday (Aimee's top tip for a relaxing weekend)
- See your whole week, term & year at a glance
- Organise & schedule admin tasks
- Improve time management & focus
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Freeing up brain space
- Get everything out of your brain and onto the page
- Keep all your information & reminders in the one place
- Stay on top of admin tasks & to-dos
- Keep track of reminders & last-minute changes
- Record meeting notes & actions
- Log PL against the AITSL standards
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Conquering your admin
- Use the weekly to-do list to keep track of tasks
- Create your own term calendar
- Time-block (schedule) tasks like marking and responding to emails
- Keep meeting minutes & PL notes together in the one place
- Track actions from meetings in the meeting minutes page
Ordering with a group? Get up to 30% off teacher planners!
Base offers exclusive discounts for bulk orders because we love teams who collaborate (and shop) together. Group discount offers range from 5 planners all the way up to 40+.
Check out how you can order for your school or team below. We also have a downloadable resource pack to help you and your team organise your order.
Meet Our 2027 Cover Artist: Barry Patenaude
Continuing our tradition of partnering with incredible local artists, this year, we’re proud to team up with Gold Coast-based illustrator, Barry Patenaude.
You may have seen some of his work on billboards, beer cans, sports competition posters, and local businesses. He also recently illustrated a children's book called STANLEY The Brush Turkey which was written by Louise Zirbel and Rachel Salmon.
Barry's known for his signature vibrant style and idiosyncratic Australian humour, and was eager to produce a unique cover design for Base that would stand out as an artwork in its own right.
