Blackburn’s Commemorative Tea Towel
The end of the school year is always a special time at Expressions Fundraising Australia. We receive hundreds of incredible artworks and designs from schools right across the country, each telling its own story. Among the many beautiful creations, one project stood out, a truly unique commemorative tea towel from Blackburn Primary School in Melbourne’s east.
A Creative Way to Celebrate 130 Years
To honour their 130th anniversary, Blackburn PS turned to Expressions Tea Towels to create a keepsake that would capture both history and modern life. A talented Grade 6 student designed the artwork, sketching the original school building inside the outline of an iPad, perfectly symbolising the theme of “Then and Now.”
School coordinator Liz added the finishing touches, including script and layout, before sending it to our team. The design was printed in burgundy on our natural cotton tea towels, matching the school’s uniform colours. The result was a stunning and meaningful tea towel keepsake that families could treasure for years to come.
More Than Just a Fundraiser
While many schools use our tea towel fundraisers to raise money, Blackburn PS chose to offer their tea towels as a commemorative item at a little over cost price. This decision allowed students to personalise their tea towels with fabric crayons, turning each one into a one-of-a-kind memento.
“We sold it to families at a little over cost (to allow for fabric crayons cost) so that the kids could personalise their tea towel. Such a lovely touch!” – Liz, Blackburn PS coordinator
This thoughtful approach shows how tea towel printing can be flexible, whether as a school fundraising idea, a keepsake for families, or a commemorative gift.
Why Schools Love Expressions Tea Towels
For over 25 years, Expressions has been a fundraising company schools trust. Across Australia, schools and childcare centres choose our design options to capture memories, celebrate milestones, and raise much-needed funds. From fundraiser ideas for schools to unique commemorative projects like Blackburn’s, our products are designed to be:
- Easy to run – We provide everything you need to make fundraising simple.
- Memorable – Each tea towel is a treasured keepsake for families.
- Profitable – See exactly how much your school can earn in our pricing & profit guide.
- Sustainable – Printed on reusable cotton, they make eco-friendly gifts.
Get Inspired for Your Next Fundraiser
Blackburn’s commemorative project is just one example of how creative schools can be with their designs. Whether you’re looking for fundraising ideas for students, anniversary keepsakes, or money raising ideas for schools, Expressions makes it fun, affordable, and stress-free.
FAQs: School Tea Towel Fundraising
How does a tea towel fundraiser work?
Each student contributes artwork, handprints, or signatures. We print the design onto high-quality cotton tea towels, which families can then purchase as keepsakes or gifts.
Do schools make a profit from tea towel fundraisers?
Yes! Many schools add a margin to each tea towel sold. Check our profit guide to see how much your school could raise.
Can we create tea towels for anniversaries or special events?
Absolutely. Many schools, like Blackburn PS, create commemorative designs to celebrate anniversaries, milestones, or special occasions.
What design options are available?
You can choose from collaborative group drawings, individual student artworks, handprints, class lists, or even your school song. Explore all design options here.
Are Expressions tea towels eco-friendly?
Yes! All our products are made from GOTS certified organic cotton, making them a sustainable fundraising idea for schools in Australia.