Sutherland Dianella Primary School
A creative solution in challenging times
During a year full of uncertainty, Sutherland Dianella Primary School in Perth proved that community spirit and creativity can still thrive. With a bit of early planning and a lot of love, they turned a school tea towel fundraising idea into a project their entire school could be proud of.
Thanks to their proactive fundraising coordinator Hayley and a team of dedicated P&C mums, the entire school managed to submit their artwork before the school shut down. The result? A striking, whole-school tea towel design made up of face-only portraits carefully created by the kids themselves.
Why it worked so well
- Each class received the same clear instructions, creating a cohesive and visually impactful result.
- They submitted early, securing a bonus 20 free organic cotton tea towels under our Early Bird offer.
- The community loved the idea of a keepsake that doubled as a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift.
Easy distribution even during lockdown
When we asked Hayley how they made distribution work with restrictions in place, she shared:
“We promoted it to the kids as a fundraiser and gift for our Mother’s Day stall… our office administrators and Principal distributed the tea towels to each class as we weren’t allowed on school grounds. We’re also framing some for the office and library and one will go in our school time capsule. It was a great success!”A feel-good fundraiser with long-lasting value
Not only did Sutherland Dianella Primary School sell 261 custom printed tea towels, but they’re also considering a reorder for Christmas gifts later in the year. That’s the kind of sustainable success we love to see.
Made with organic cotton, our custom tea towels are both ethical and practical, making them a hit for fundraising and gift-giving alike.
Thinking of running your own project?
If you’re looking for ethical fundraising ideas that are fun, inclusive and easy to run, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s a school, club or childcare centre, we’ll help you every step of the way.
Now that restrictions have eased, there’s never been a better time to bring your community together through art, memory-making and fundraising.
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FAQs About School Tea Towel Fundraising
What are school tea towel fundraisers?
They’re fun and easy fundraising projects where student artwork is printed onto high-quality tea towels made from organic cotton. Schools then sell them to raise money.
How much profit can schools make?
Depending on order quantity and sale price, schools can earn over $1,000 in profit—sometimes much more. See our Pricing Guide.
Can we include every student’s drawing?
Absolutely! Most of our school clients create group designs with every student’s portrait. We ensure the layout is clean and cohesive. We can fit up to 450 drawings on a tea towel design.
Are the tea towels organic and ethically made?
Yes! We use organic cotton tea towels and ethical production processes. It’s part of our commitment to sustainability and feel-good fundraising.
How do we get started?
It’s easy! Head over to Start Your Fundraiser and fill out the form, or give us a call at 1300 855 509.
Ready to Create Your Own Feel-Good Fundraiser?
Join hundreds of Aussie schools who’ve already discovered the joy of our custom printed tea towels Australia loves. Your students create the artwork, we handle the rest.