COEDUCATIONAL UNIFORM SUITE
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Introduction
Dear Cranbrook Community,
I am delighted to introduce Cranbrook School’s new uniform collection, designed for students from Pre-School to Year 12.
Designed by Jonathan Ward, the new uniform collection embodies our Values and celebrates our legacy, while signifying an exciting new chapter as a coeducational School.
When Dr Bruce Carter last redesigned our uniform 40 years ago, he introduced the navy blazer as a compulsory item, replacing grey jackets and trousers. During our consultation process, there was a unanimous consensus among students, Staff, Parents, and the broader Community that the navy blazer should remain. The beloved Cranbrook blazer remains central to our identity and the hallmark of our School’s new uniform collection.
For the first time, we have introduced a new specially-designed play-based uniform for our two Pre-Schools, St Michael’s and St Mark’s, as well as our Kindergarten - Year 2 students. Recognising that “play is the work of children” (Jean Piaget, Psychologist), the new gender-inclusive uniform supports our young Cranbrookians to learn, explore, and discover in comfort. For our KindergartenYear 2 students, there will also be a ‘formal’ uniform that emulates the Years 3 - 12 uniform.
For our students in Years 3 - 10, the new uniform includes the classic blue shirt in an enhanced depth of colour, while charcoal pants and shorts have been updated with a richer, slightly darker tone. Both items are available in tailored and relaxed styles to suit individual preferences.
For female students, we have designed a navy dress and charcoal skirt in Cranbrook’s signature aesthetic. Students can choose the dress or coordinate the shirt and tie with skirt, shorts, or trousers.
For Years 11 and 12, we have introduced a new white shirt. This symbolises their matriculation into our senior colleges and academic progression to distinguished senior leaders within our Community.
Our commitment to sporting excellence is reflected in the new uniform collection. The boys’ current sporting uniform is complemented by a new uniform for girls, with kit for netball and other sports in the distinctive Cranbrook colours.
As a Community, we will transition to the new School uniform over the next two years, with full implementation by 2028. Families can adopt the new uniform at their own pace during this time. The Uniform Shop will sell the current uniform until stock depletes, as well as the new uniform from Term 4, 2025.
The Cranbrook School Parents’ Association’s (CSPA) will also continue to sell second hand uniform until 2028, when they will then introduce the new uniform as it is donated.
As we prepare to welcome our first coeducational cohorts in 2026, I look forward to seeing our students wearing with pride the new uniforms that truly reflect our special history and bright future of Cranbrook School.
Dr Anne Johnstone Head of School
Pre-School Uniform
We are delighted to introduce our first play-based coeducational uniform for Pre-School. Students at our two Pre-Schools, St Mark's and St Michael's, can choose between tracksuit pants, leggings, shorts, skort and the polo dress. There is also the option of a rain jacket and puffer vest for the colder months.
PLAY-BASED UNIFORM
Pre-School Uniform
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9. Rain Jacket with Polar Fleece Lining 10. Puffer vest 11. Navy Briefs 12. Navy Plain Legging
13. Tracksuit Pants - Navy 14. Baggy Wool Cap
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Junior School Uniform
Years K - 2
PLAY-BASED UNIFORM
We are delighted to introduce our first play-based uniform for Kindergarten to Year 2. Students have a choice of short-sleeved polo shirt, long-sleeved crew top, zip track top, tracksuit pants or sports shorts. There is also the option of a rain jacket and puffer vest for the colder months. For the best-dressed uniform, blue short and long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, shorts, vest, jumper and cardigan or optional blazer are all available.
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Years K - 6
BEST DRESSED UNIFORM
11. Blazer - Compulsory Year 3 - Year 6 12. Knitted Cardigan 13. Short Sleeve Shirt (Oxford Blue) 14. Long Sleeve Shirt (Oxford Blue)
15. Knitted Pullover 16 Knitted Vest 17. Charcoal Trousers (Wool Blend) 18. Charcoal Shorts (Wool Blend) 19. Tie (All School) 20. Socks - Navy with Stripe
Senior School Uniform
Years 7 - 10
We are pleased to introduce Cranbrook’s new coeducational uniform. From 2026, students will have a choice of trousers, shorts, a skirt, or a short-sleeved dress, giving them flexibility and comfort in their daily wear.
1. Blazer 2. Knitted Pullover 3. Short Sleeve Shirt (Oxford Blue) 4. Long Sleeve Shirt (Oxford Blue)
5. Charcoal Shorts Tailored Fit (Wool Blend) 6. Charcoal Shorts Relaxed Fit (Wool Blend)
(Wool Blend)
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9. Knitted Cardigan 10. Charcoal Trousers Tailored Fit (Wool Blend) 11. Charcoal Trousers Relaxed Fit (Wool Blend) 12. Knitted Vest
13. Tie (All School) 14. Red Ribbons 15. Fedora Hat (optional) 16. School Scarf 17. Navy Tights 20. Socks - Navy with Stripe
Senior School Uniform
Years 11 - 12
The final two years of Senior School are an important milestone for students, and marked by the introduction of a white shirt for students. This represents their role in the School as leaders and role models to younger students. Hair accessories will also change from being red to white for Year 11 and 12 students.
1. Blazer 2. Colours Blazer 3. Short Sleeve Shirt White 4. Long Sleeve Shirt White
5. Charcoal Shorts Tailored Fit (Wool Blend) 6. Charcoal Shorts Relaxed Fit (Wool Blend)
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9. Knitted Cardigan 10. Knitted Pullover 11. Knitted Vest 12. Tie (All School) 13. Year 12 Tie and Year 12 Prefect Tie 14. Charcoal Trousers Tailored Fit (Wool Blend) 15. Charcoal Trousers Relaxed Fit (Wool Blend) 16. School Scarf 17. White Ribbons 18. Fedora Hat (optional) 19. Navy Tights 20. Socks - Navy with Stripe
Senior School PE Uniform
Years 7 - 12
Complementing the current design of the Cranbrook PE uniform, the coeducational suite includes bike shorts, to be worn under the shorts or skort, as well as leggings. PE uniform is to be worn for all practical PE lessons.
1. Tracksuit Jacket 2. Training Short Sleeve Tee 3. Hoodie
Uniform Shop Information
Cranbrook School’s Uniform Shop is located at the Senior School Campus, 5 Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill.
To access the shop, formerly the ‘Old Stables’, enter via the main school gates on Victoria Road, turn left into the driveway and follow the path to the Uniform Shop which will be on your left. The Uniform Shop is the only supplier of the Cranbrook School uniform selling both new and recycled clothing, and some stationery.
Cranbrook Uniform Shop
Phone: +612 9327 9457
Email: cranbrook@noone.com.au
Website: www.cranbrook.nsw.edu.au
Trading Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am - 4pm
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