Loyal School Leavers Tote Bags
At Expressions Fundraising Australia, we are proud to have worked with schools, kindergartens, and childcare centres for more than 25 years. From tea towel fundraisers to tote bag keepsakes, our mission is simple: to provide fun, sustainable and successful fundraising ideas for schools across Australia.
A Proud Partnership with St Mary’s Manly
When we celebrated our 20th anniversary in 2019, we looked back to see who had been with us since the very beginning. One school stood out, St Mary’s School Manly. They had completed a fundraising project with us almost every year, creating beautiful tea towel keepsakes and unique designs that became a tradition in their community.
Principal Paul McGuire summed up our partnership beautifully:
“St Mary’s School, Manly, has a long association with Expressions. Their commitment to quality and service reliability have ensured that all our endeavours with them have been very positive.”Creative Fundraising Ideas: Beyond Tea Towels
Most years, St Mary’s Manly organised a tea towel fundraiser for the younger grades. But in 2019, we collaborated on something special for their Year 6 leavers. With each of the 33 students contributing their signatures, the final artwork was printed in white on our navy cotton tote bags. The result? A stylish, practical, and memorable fundraising keepsake that students and families will treasure for years.
Why Tea Towels and Tote Bags Work So Well
- Affordable & easy: No upfront costs and simple to run.
- Eco-friendly: Sustainable, reusable products families love.
- Memorable keepsakes: Capturing children’s artwork, handprints, or signatures.
- Profitable: High return per item sold for schools and clubs.
That’s why Expressions is a favourite with schools across Australia, we’ve perfected the process of turning children’s artwork into lasting fundraising keepsakes.
Be Inspired to Start Your Own Fundraiser
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, running an end-of-year event, or just looking for school fundraising ideas, Expressions can help. We’ve worked with thousands of schools and community groups across Australia, and we know what works best.
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FAQs About School Fundraising with Expressions
What types of products can we fundraise with?
We offer tea towels, tote bags, and aprons, all designed using student artwork, handprints, or school logos. These make perfect keepsakes and profitable fundraising products.
How does the tea towel fundraiser work?
Each child creates a drawing, handprint or signature which is compiled into a group design. We then print these on high-quality tea towels, tote bags or aprons which families can purchase as keepsakes.
Is it suitable for small schools or groups?
Yes! We work with schools of all sizes, from small kindergartens to large primary schools.
How much profit can schools expect?
Profit depends on your selling price and order numbers. Many schools make excellent returns, as these products are affordable, popular, and practical gifts.
When is the best time to run a fundraiser?
Popular times include Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, end-of-year celebrations and Christmas. Many schools also run fundraisers in Term 2 and Term 3 to maximise success.
Start Your School Fundraiser Today
If you’re looking for fundraising ideas for schools in Australia, look no further. Join the thousands of schools who have chosen Expressions to raise funds while creating meaningful keepsakes for their community.