Boring bubblers? No thanks!
Old drinking fountains can be unhygienic, unreliable, and just plain uninspiring. That’s why schools across Australia are upgrading to modern hydration stations, featuring water bottle refill points and vibrant student-designed artwork. But how do you fund one? That’s where P&Cs and community fundraising come in!
A School Fountain Revolution
Today’s refill stations aren’t just taps. They’re designed to encourage kids to drink more water. With easy bottle refill access, better hygiene, and exciting features like usage counters and custom artwork, students are finally saying goodbye to “eww” and hello to “wow!”
But new water stations don’t just appear. It takes dedicated parents, students, and teachers work together. And the results? Totally worth it.
Here’s Why It’s Time to Upgrade
It’s time to move your school’s drinking fountain out of the “ewww” zone! Upgrading that old-school trough to a modern hydration station with easy access to clean, fresh water can:
- Improve student health: Better hydration means better focus, energy and overall wellbeing.
- Enhance school environments: Create a more inviting and visually appealing space.
- Reduce plastic waste: Promote the use of reusable water bottles.
- Boost school spirit: Foster a sense of community.
From Wish List to Water Station
Big impact doesn’t always mean big budgets. With the right ideas, your school can fund new drinking water stations faster than you think. Try these fun fundraising ideas:
- Colour Run – A hit with families. Add sponsors, smiles and splashes of colour for high-energy fundraising.
- Bake Sales – Easy, effective, and delicious.
- Raffles & Hampers – Partner with local businesses or families for prize donations and raffle them at events.
- School Disco – Charge a small fee, theme it “Hydration Nation,” and dance your way to a new fountain.
- Dress-Up Days – Think “Blue for Bottles” or “Wacky Hair Day” with gold coin donations.
- Water Challenges – Sponsor students to drink only water for a week or track their refills on a leader board.
Ready to make a splash?
Parents play a powerful role in upgrading school drinking fountains. When students help fundraise for a hydration station, they take ownership of their health and create a lasting impact. A new Aquafil Hydrobank isn’t just a water source; it’s a symbol of teamwork and community spirit.
So, if drinking from old-school bubblers gives you the scaries, it’s time to embrace the future of hydration. Because when it comes to school drinking water, students deserve better—and better is what we deliver.
Start fundraising today and join the school fountain revolution. Make drinking water easy, fun and better for students.
