Looking for simple and fun school fundraising ideas to get your students involved in Do It For Dolly Day? We’ve got you covered.
Every year, schools across Australia Go Blue to End Bullying in memory of Dolly Everett - raising awareness, spreading kindness, and supporting Dolly’s Dream programs that help young people and school across the country with creative and fun school fundraising ideas.
Here are 10 fun and easy fundraising ideas for schools in Australia that bring your community together and make a real difference on Do It For Dolly Day.
Every year, schools across Australia Go Blue to End Bullying in memory of Dolly Everett - raising awareness, spreading kindness, and supporting Dolly’s Dream programs that help young people and school across the country with creative and fun school fundraising ideas.
Here are 10 fun and easy fundraising ideas for schools in Australia that bring your community together and make a real difference on Do It For Dolly Day.
1. Blue Dress Day
Ask students and staff to wear their best blue outfits in exchange for a gold coin donation. Whether it’s a blue shirt, blue socks, or even blue face paint, every splash of blue shows support for a kinder world.
2. Blue Bake Sale
Invite families to bake and share blue-themed treats at lunchtime. Think cupcakes, cookies, or even blue jelly cups! It’s a sweet way to raise funds while sparking conversations about kindness and inclusion.
3. Blue Colour Run
Host a colourful fun run to get students moving and smiling. Set up blue powder stations and encourage everyone to wear white. By the end, they’ll be proudly covered in blue for Dolly!
4. Blue Hairspray & Glitter Station
Set up a pop-up salon at recess or lunch where students can add blue hairspray, glitter, or ribbons to their blue looks for a small donation. It’s simple, safe, and a fun way to get everyone involved.
5. Blue Lolly Jar Competition
Fill a jar with blue lollies and have students guess how many are inside! Collect gold coin donations for each guess, the closest guess wins the jar.
6. Blue Games Day
Run some blue-themed lunchtime games like egg in spoon races, tug-of-war, or obstacle courses. Ask for a small donation to enter and award fun prizes for participation.
7. Decorate the Classroom
Get creative and turn your classrooms blue! Use blue ribbons, balloons, and posters to show your school’s support for Do It For Dolly Day. You could even host a competition for the bluest classroom.
8. Staff vs Students Match
Host a friendly staff vs students sports game during lunch. Ask for a gold coin donation to play or watch - and see if the students can take the win!
9. Blue Breakfast
Kick off Do It For Dolly Day with a blue breakfast fundraiser. Invite families to join in before school with pancakes, muffins, or smoothies –all in shades of blue.
10. Kindness Wall
Create a Kindness Wall where students can write a kind message or pledge. By the end of the week, your school will have a beautiful display of kindness and support.
Ready to Go Blue to End Bullying?
Register your school to fundraise for Do It For Dolly Day and make your blue event one to remember. Whether you try one of these school fundraising ideas or come up with your own, together we can help end bullying and continue Dolly’s dream of a kinder world.
