Celebrating 140 Years - Wardrobe Collection

OUR STORY. OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FUTURE.

Introducing Formal Kingswear Celebrating 140 Years of Kingswood College

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL As Kingswood College approaches its 140th year, we have an opportunity to reflect on the traditions that have shaped us and the future we are building together.

Throughout our history, Kingswood has evolved thoughtfully in response to the needs of the students and families we serve. The introduction of activewear Kingswear was one such moment. It represented a bold departure from traditional school uniforms and reflected our commitment to comfort, inclusivity and student wellbeing.

Today, activewear remains a defining feature of our College.

The introduction of formal Kingswear continues this tradition of thoughtful evolution.

These new options have been designed to provide students with attire for occasions when they represent the College, while remaining true to the values that have always guided us.

As we move towards our 140th year, we are proud to share this next chapter with our community.

Chrissy Gamble Principal 2

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DESIGNED FOR TODAY’S KINGSWOOD

A NATURAL EVOLUTION

Formal Kingswear has been created with one purpose:

The Kingswood story is one of thoughtful progress.

Formal Kingswear represents the next stage of that journey.

Many of the traditions we value today were once new ideas.

It is not a return to the past.

To provide students with attire that reflects the pride, belonging and excellence of our College while remaining comfortable, practical and inclusive.

The collection has been designed to:

• Support students across a range of body types and identities • Prioritise comfort and functionality • Reflect contemporary student needs • Complement existing Kingswear activewear • Create a strong sense of connection and belonging.

Our activewear model transformed the way students experienced school dress and has become one of the most distinctive aspects of the Kingswood experience.

It is an expression of who we are today.

A contemporary collection designed for a contemporary community.

Like all aspects of Kingswood College, these designs seek to balance tradition with innovation.

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KINGSWOOD SCHOOL UNIFORM HISTORY The earliest

The colour scheme in

Summer

The uniforms

uniforms were

these early years

uniform in

become more

modest and

reflected the school’s

the 1960’s

practical—

utilitarian, in line

crests: blue and white

included

short-sleeved

with the late

were primary colours,

white collars,

shirts, slacks for

19th-century

seen in school caps

formal

girls, polo shirts

private boys’

and ribbons.

jackets and

for sports.

straw hats.

school standards.

1894

1904 (circa)

1911

1930 (circa)

1940 (circa)

1963

1980

1994

2014

Now

Blazers and ties

Introduced in 2021,

Students were expected to bring:

Uniforms played a symbolic

remain for formal

Kingswear activewear

“One best suit, two school suits,

role in fostering unity and

occasions, with

reflected a

one straw hat and school ribbon,

family atmosphere, especially

modern tailoring and

commitment to

one school cap...,” as listed in the

important for boarders who

embroidered insignias.

student wellbeing,

1904 prospectus.

lived far from home. The idea

inclusion, and agency.

was to “treat boarders as members of the family” and the clothing structure helped reinforce this ethos.

Formal uniform becomes more conservative overtime.

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LOOKING AHEAD From 2027, formal Kingswear options will become available to students.

Activewear Kingswear will continue as the everyday foundation of student dress.

As we move towards our 140th year in 2030, formal Kingswear will play an increasingly important role in celebrations, ceremonies and occasions where students represent the College.

Importantly, this journey will continue to be shaped by the voices of our students, families and staff.

Because Kingswood has always been strongest when its future is built together.

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140 YEARS OF BELONGING For almost 140 years, Kingswood College has nurtured generations of students to lead lives of purpose, courage and contribution.

This new chapter honours that legacy while looking confidently towards the future.