Teardrop banner for John Curtin College of the Arts used for school open day

Teardrop Banners and Custom Flags for Schools and Colleges in Australia – Promote Open Days, Graduations, and Education Events

Teardrop Banners for Schools: How to Use Custom Flags & Advertising Flags for Your Next College or University Event

If you manage events, marketing or facilities for a school, college or university — whether it’s a primary school open day, a high-school careers expo, or a university graduation week — then investing in teardrop banners, feather banners, custom flags and advertising flags is a smart, cost-effective approach. In this guide we’ll show you how to use these tools, step by step, with a focus on practical education-sector applications — and how you can easily design your own using our Canva templates.

We’ll also walk through why you might order from us (better prices, fast turnaround, great quality and hundreds of 5-star reviews) and highlight some key upcoming education and training events around Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth) from late October to December — prime time for schools/colleges to promote.

Custom school feather flag banner outside modern Australian college building

Why Schools and Colleges Should Use Teardrop Banners, Custom Flags & Advertising Flags

1. High Impact Visuals

  • A teardrop banner stands out on a lawn, courtyard or foyer and immediately draws attention.

  • Feather banners (also called “feather flags”) add height and movement, ideal for open days or traffic corridors.

  • Custom flags and banner flags let you brand your institution clearly, guide students/parents, or highlight special events (eg. “Welcome Week”, “Open Day”, “Enrolments 2025”).

  • These are cheaper than full hoardings, easier to install, and reusable.

  • Using “advertising flags” around campus can reinforce your message repeatedly.

2. Versatility & Reuse

  • You can use the same teardrop banner kit on multiple occasions — orientation week, open day, facility tours.

  • A banner flag or custom mesh banner can be swapped for different departments (music, art, sport) as needed.

  • Because we supply Canva templates and PDF templates, you can update the graphics in-house for future events.

3. Cost-Effective & Fast Turnaround

At our business we offer:

  • The best prices of teardrop flags and feather flags in Sydney, Melbourne and Australia.

  • High quality materials and print — trusted by hundreds of schools, colleges and universities (hundreds of Google 5-star reviews from real customers).

  • A typical turnaround of around 5 working days, with an option for urgent service in 24 hours.
    That means you can book a banner late and still have it ready for your next event.

4. Audience Reach & Message Clarity

  • A well-positioned teardrop banner or custom flag becomes a signpost: guiding visitors to the event, highlighting one part of campus, or reinforcing a campaign like “Applications open”.

  • It’s particularly suited to education institutions (primary, secondary, TAFE, university) because the environment allows for large visuals and consistent branding.

  • Long-tail search behaviour: When a school marketing manager searches for “custom flags Australia”, “teardrop banner Sydney”, “advertising flags for schools Melbourne” — you want to be visible. Using appropriate keywords and internal links (below) helps SEO and ensures you appear in those searches.

How to Design Your Own Teardrop Banners & Feather Flags Using Our Templates

We’ve made it really easy: just follow these steps.

Step 1: Choose your product

Select the format that suits your event/campus layout:

Step 2: Download the design template

On each product page we provide both a PDF template and a Canva template.
For example: our tutorial page “How to use Canva to design a teardrop banner or a feather banner” (https://teardropbannerflags.com.au/pages/how-to-use-canva-to-design-a-teardrop-banner-or-a-feather-banner) shows exactly how to use the Canva file, upload your logo, add text, export.
For custom bunting the step-by-step how-to is at (https://teardropbannerflags.com.au/blogs/tips-of-using-teardrop-banners-and-feather-banners/how-to-design-a-custom-bunting-flag-in-canva).
And the free templates library is here: (https://teardropbannerflags.com.au/blogs/tips-of-using-teardrop-banners-and-feather-banners/free-canva-flag-banner-templates-teardrop-banners-feather-flags-bunting-more).
Assembly instructions for the physical banner/flag are here: (https://teardropbannerflags.com.au/blogs/tips-of-using-teardrop-banners-and-feather-banners/how-to-assemble-a-teardrop-banner-and-custom-flags).

Step 3: Customize your graphics in Canva

  • Use your institution’s crest, logo, colours, tagline (e.g., “John Curtin College of the Arts” on your banner).

  • Ensure the main message is short and bold (e.g., “Open Day Saturday 30 Nov”, “Enrolments 2026”).

  • Choose legible fonts and high-contrast text (important for outdoor viewing).

  • Export following our specs (check bleed, safe zone).

  • Upload or email to us for production.

Step 4: Install and position for maximum effect

  • Place the teardrop banners at the front entrance or reception area where visitors first arrive.

  • Use feather banners to line the approach path or queue line at open day/check-in.

  • Mount banner flags or mesh banners on fences or along sports fields to maximise visibility.

  • If indoors, use the pull-up banner at registration desks, talk theatres, parent information zones.

  • For best visibility choose out-of-the-way: avoid behind bulky objects, ensure proper weighting (wind rated for outdoor use).

Step 5: Reuse and schedule

After your event, store the banners carefully (clean, dry, flat or rolled) and reuse them for:

  • Further open days

  • Alumni events

  • Career fairs

  • Comp announcements

  • Departmental promotions
    This reuse strategy helps amortise the cost of investment.

Education-Sector Use-Cases for Teardrop Banners, Advertising Flags & Custom Flags

Here are some concrete ways that schools, colleges, universities or other training institutions can use these display tools:

  • Open Day / Enrolment Week – Use teardrop banners reading “Welcome to Open Day” at the entry, feather banners to signal different departments (Science, Music, Sport).

  • Campus Tours – Place advertising flags along the route (“Guided Tour →”, “Performing Arts Building”) so visitors self-navigate.

  • Graduation Ceremony / Awards Night – Custom flags or bunting showing school colours and branding around the stage or foyer.

  • Orientation Week – Teardrop banner kits and banner flags for “Student Services”, “Clubs & Societies”, “Welcome BBQ” stations.

  • Career Fairs / TAFE Expos – Pull-up banners and custom tablecloths for each exhibitor desk, plus larger outdoor flags to attract footfall.

  • Sporting Events / House Carnivals – Mesh banners around the perimeter (“House Blue vs House Gold”) or feather banners lining the playing field.

  • Fundraisers / School Fetes – Custom bunting and banner flags create a festive, branded environment and help sponsor visibility.

  • Open Evenings / Parent Information Nights – Indoor pull-up banners for departments, teardrop banners outside the venue entrance for direction and branding.

In each case, you can design the items yourself quickly using the Canva templates, update them for each event, and order from us with a fast turnaround.

Upcoming Education & Training Events (21 Oct – Dec) You Should Consider for Banner Use

Here are some relevant events where having banners and flags could help:

  • 21 Oct 2025 – Various “What’s On” education-tagged events in Sydney via City of Sydney (good timing for schools to promote) City of Sydney - What’s On+1

  • 22 Nov 2025 – End of Year Celebration for Young Professionals (Sydney) from International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) networking; great opportunity for tertiary institutions promoting international education. IEAA

  • Additional conferences and summits in Sydney listed in the education & training category, between October and December — ideal for universities to position their branding or participating as exhibitors. 10times+1
    While the list here is non-exhaustive (and you may want more state-specific tertiary open days in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth) these dates suggest a window of high promotional activity — a perfect time to deploy teardrop banners, custom flags, advertising flags on campus or at event venues.

If you like, I can research a full calendar for each city (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth) for school/college/university open days between now and December — we could then include a live-calendar in your blog.

Why Choose Us for Your Teardrop Banners, Custom Flags & Advertising Flags

  • We provide the best prices of teardrop flags and feather flags in Sydney, Melbourne and Australia — ensuring your education-budget goes further.

  • Our flags and banners are top quality: materials, print, finish. We have received hundreds of Google 5-star reviews from real customers (schools, businesses, organisations).

  • Our turnaround is typically around 5 working days, and we also offer urgent service in 24 hours if you’re tight on time.

  • We support you with PDF templates + Canva templates for self-design, making it easy for your marketing/communications team to update graphics in-house.

  • We cover all formats you might need: teardrop banners, feather banners, custom flag banners, banner flags, mesh banners, pull-up banners, custom tablecloths and more.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is a teardrop banner and where is it best used?
A: A teardrop banner (also called teardrop flag) is a vertically-shaped, curved banner that stands with a base and is designed to flutter slightly in breeze, making it ideal for entrances, pathways and outdoor events. Using it around an education open day or campus tour helps brand the event and direct attendees.

Q: Can I design the graphics myself for custom flags and advertising banners?
A: Yes – we provide both PDF templates and fully-editable Canva templates. You can easily update your institution’s logo, colours, tagline, event name or date, then upload for print. See our tutorial here: How to use Canva to design a teardrop banner or a feather banner.

Q: How fast can I get a teardrop banner or custom flag delivered?
A: Standard turnaround is around 5 working days, but we also provide an urgent service in 24 hours if required — ideal if your event date is imminent.

Q: Will the banners stand up to outdoor conditions?
A: Yes — our flags and banners are designed for outdoor use, with sturdy bases, weather-resistant materials and printing suitable for sunlight and wind. For best results, ensure they are properly anchored.

Q: What size banner or flag should I choose for a school event?
A: It depends on location. For a front-gate entrance you might choose a larger teardrop banner (for visibility). For walkways you might deploy multiple feather banners. For interior or foyer use, a pull-up banner works well. We can advise on sizes based on your site.

Q: Can we reuse the banners for future events?
A: Absolutely. The idea is to invest once and reuse across several open days, orientation weeks, award nights, alumni events, etc. Because you can update the graphics easily (via Canva), you can refresh the message without buying a whole new banner every time.

Q: What about schools or colleges in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth?
A: We service all of Australia, so whether you need teardrop banner Melbourne, custom flags Australia, advertising flags Brisbane or feather flags Perth — we’ve got you covered with fast shipping and national service.

Final Thoughts

If you’re responsible for marketing, events or facilities at a school, college, TAFE or university, this is the ideal moment to plan your signage strategy for the remainder of the year and into the next. With upcoming open days, orientation weeks, awards nights and campus tours, investing in well-designed teardrop banners, custom flags, advertising flags and feather banners will help you create a unified look, communicate clearly to your audience and stand out from competing events.

Using our easy-to-edit Canva templates and fast turnaround manufacturing means you won’t be locked into lengthy design or print delays. And by choosing our service you benefit from the best pricing, proven quality and flexible delivery.

If you’d like a tailored quote for your next event, or help picking the right banner format for your campus layout or budget, I’d be happy to assist.

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