Daisy Turnbull, Director of Coeducation and Academy

A Truly Coeducational Uniform Suite
I want to update families on the coeducational uniform suite and allow time for preparation for purchasing uniforms for the next 12 – 18 months. 

We are pleased to finalise the coeducational uniform suite for Cranbrook for 2026. As shown online and in the Reception over the past few months, students will have a choice with trousers, shorts, a skirt, as well as a short-sleeved dress available for purchase. We have updated the design of the dress based on consultation with incoming girls to be navy with a white collar, which can be worn throughout the year. 

From Term 4 2025, the Cranbrook Uniform Shop will be selling the new coeducational uniform for students in Pre-School – Year 12. This means that for current students, they will have two years (2026 and 2027) to phase out of the current uniform.

If you are buying uniforms for your children before Term 4 2025, especially for new Year 7 students, it may be worth looking at the Second Hand Uniform Sale run by the CSPA every Friday at the building next to the Victoria Road gates. 

If your son is starting Year 11 in 2026, they will need to wear white shirts as part of the new uniform. We will strongly encourage Year 12 students to wear white shirts as well. We understand this is another purchase; however, we often find that students need to buy new shirts as they start Year 12. 

What will the new coeducational uniform mean for my son?  

• While the new uniform designed by Jonathan Ward appears a subtle change, there are differences in the fabrics and design. This means that for current students, as they grow out of their current uniforms they can start wearing the new uniforms.  
• The new uniform offers choice between relaxed and tailored fits for all students.   

What will happen with the CSPA secondhand sale if there are no old uniforms?  

• As we phase in the new uniform and phase out the current one, we will look at solutions for what to do with the existing Cranbrook uniforms.  
• However, with Year 11 & 12 wearing the new uniforms in 2026 and 2027, we believe that by 2028 there should be some new uniforms in circulation at the secondhand sale.  
• The CSPA is looking at ways any excess current uniforms can be donated to communities in need.  

What about the sports uniform?  
There are minimal changes to the sports uniform for boys. The girls’ sports uniforms will be available from Term 4, 2025 and have been designed to complement the existing sports gear. 

Daisy Turnbull
Director of Coeducation and Academy