Daisy Turnbull, Director of Coeducation

Dear Parents and Carers,

Coeducation Update – Inclusion and Equity

This week in Assembly, our Director of Sport, Mr Grice, announced the Colours for winter sports and co-curricular pursuits. Colours are awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in their sport or activity, either through selection in Firsts teams or through elite representative pathways.

As we move towards coeducation, it is important that these long-standing traditions reflect consistency and equity for our incoming girls. The Co-Curricular Committee has been working carefully to ensure that, from next year, girls entering Year 11 will have the same opportunities as their peers to achieve Colours. This means that if they are selected in a Firsts team for their chosen sport, they will be eligible for Colours.

It is worth noting that Colours can only be worn from Year 10 onwards, so this will not affect the incoming Year 7 students in 2026. For the girls beginning in Year 11, however, it is essential that they are welcomed into our traditions on an equal footing, with their achievements recognised in the same way as those of their peers.

By taking these steps now, we ensure that Cranbrook’s culture of recognising excellence continues to evolve in a way that is inclusive, equitable, and true to the spirit of our community.

Daisy Turnbull
Director of Coeducation