Primary school fundraising is a great way to foster community and teach little leaders the importance of helping people and how to put others first. But there are so many fundraisers out there, and finding the right one can be tricky and a little overwhelming.
Whether you're a teacher who wants to build a sense of community within the classroom or a parent who wants to encourage their little ones to lead with their hearts, we have a fundraising idea for you.
Get creative with a crazy hair day
There's nothing more fun than rocking up to school with a crazy new 'do. Spiky hair, a unicorn horn, a head full of bows and googly eyes – it's all possible with a crazy hair day. The sillier the hair, the better. Encourage the students to bring a gold coin donation for their efforts, making fundraising easier than ever.
Try a new do’ — shave, cut or colour!
If your school wants to take it a step further, encourage students to undergo a meaningful transformation by shaving their head, cutting their ponytails, or colouring their hair. This is one that the staff can really get behind, as it encourages conversations about how changing your hair can mean supporting someone who doesn't have any, like cancer patients.
Dress to impress with a free dress day!
Fundraising through a free dress day is an easy way to get students excited to raise money for a good cause. You could even combine it with a crazy hair day – doubling the fun!
Fill those hungry stomachs with a sausage sizzle or baked goodies
Parents and teachers know that our little leaders never say no to food!. Fundraising with a sausage sizzle or bake sale can help you raise extra funds at lunchtime or after school. Ask for donations from the wider community in exchange for baked goods or sausages. It's also a great add-on for any other fundraising activity that is guaranteed to give your fundraising a boost.
Get the community involved and organise a raffle
To get parents and local businesses involved, why not organise a raffle? Reach out to local businesses to donate a prize or gift voucher, then spread the word. This is also a great fundraising idea for a crazy hair day or a shave, cut, or colour event!
Raise funds at your primary school for the World's Greatest Shave
Any of these five fundraising ideas are perfect ways for your school to support a meaningful cause like the World's Greatest Shave. All while providing our little leaders with a powerful platform to learn, grow, and lead as they support Australians facing blood cancer.
We encourage staff and students to take part in a way that feels right for them, making it one of the best fundraising ideas for primary schools.
However you decide to fundraise, the World's Greatest Shave is a joyful way to build school spirit and create memories your primary school community will cherish, all while empowering the next generation of young leaders.
