Printed leavers’ hoodies for boarding schools – a lasting tradition

Printed leavers’ hoodies for boarding schools
Leavers’ hoodies with printed designs are an established tradition at many Danish boarding schools. These tops celebrate a shared school year, build a sense of community and become a keepsake pupils take with them. At Turtle®, we help boarding schools develop custom leavers’ hoodies featuring year dates, graphics and the school’s identity, in a quality pupils want to wear – even after they leave.
What is a leavers’ hoodie?
A leavers’ top is typically a sweatshirt or hoodie produced once each school year. It features the school’s identity and year dates, becoming a shared symbol for the year group. Many pupils keep their leavers’ hoodie for years – precisely because it represents a special year.
Why do boarding schools choose leavers’ hoodies?
Builds a sense of community among pupils
When every pupil receives the same leavers’ hoodie, it creates a strong sense of unity and belonging across subject streams and year groups.
A keepsake pupils take with them
The leavers’ hoodie becomes a physical reminder of their boarding school year and is often worn long after they leave.
A tradition repeated year after year
Leavers’ hoodies quickly become an established part of school culture and a tradition new pupils look forward to.
Why turtle®

We help design a leavers’ hoodie that:
- Matches the school’s visual identity - Includes year dates or the year group - Has a timeless look pupils like The design is always developed in consultation with the school – ideally involving the pupil council or a committee.
Quality, fit and sizes
- Hard-wearing materials - Modern fits suited to young people - Wide range of sizes - High-quality hoodies and sweatshirts
A hassle-free process for the school
- One combined order - Clear proofs and approval - On-time delivery - Dedicated point of contact