Strathnairn School’s Principal Nicole Nicholson is looking forward to opening the school’s doors in 2026, and is excited to work with the community as the school progresses towards its opening.

In finalising the look and feel of the school, Nicole was excited to hear what the local school community thinks of the provided options for the school logo and uniform. There were three logos that were being considered, each in a green or purple colour palette. We provided some example uniform designs that aligned with each logo and colour palette, and sought to hear your thoughts about your preferred logo choice and colour palette. The below survey was open until 21 September 2025.

The logo for the ACT’s 93^rd public school, Strathnairn School, has been chosen! The new logo represents ‘community’ and will be displayed proudly on a purple uniform in 2026.

The ‘community’ design represents the importance of community, connection and support. The shapes and elements come together to make a whole, symbolising the way a community is made up of all of us.

This is an exciting time for the community with the school opening approaching. Students in preschool to year 2 can be enrolled for 2026 online via the ACT Government website.

Enrolments for all years in 2027 will open in April 2026.

We look forward to seeing this logo throughout Strathnairn School and in the hearts of the community!

The community's feedback was used to help inform the school's decision about the official logo and uniform colours.

The Community logo is made of organic shapes that form around a central point, illustrating the ripple effect.

The gentle shapes represent a person being protected.

It also demonstrates elements coming together to make a whole, the way a community is made up of all of us.

The logo is inspired by the ideas of connection and safety. It says you are cared for, you are not alone.

The importance of the Murrumbidgee River as a songline/pathway is reflected in the architecture and interior design of the school.

The Murrumbidgee River is 1,485 km long, flowing from the Australian Alps to the semi-arid riverine plains. We only see a very small part of it, but it flows on and on, connecting places, people, plants and animals.

The organic lines represent flowing water but they also look like a fingerprint – we all come together with our unique perspectives.

This option represents the landscape around the school – the curving river and mountains.

The logo shows a winding river travelling through the land without beginning or end.

Strathnairn School in Ginninderry is the ACT’s newest public primary school and early childhood education and care centre. Named after its location in the new suburb of Strathnairn, the new school will open in 2026 for preschool to Year 2, and then for all primary school years in 2027.