General News
15 May, 2026
Schools Do It For Dolly
SCHOOLS across Camperdown added a touch of blue to their uniforms to mark Do It For Dolly Day over the past week.
Camperdown College’s junior campus marked the day last Friday, while Mercy Regional College and St Patrick’s Primary School hosted a Do It For Dolly Day on Monday.
Do It For Dolly Day is an annual day of action against bullying and cyberbullying, which is typically held on May 8 each year.
Camperdown College junior campus assistant principal Jacinta Tolland said students engaged well with the day, adding a touch of blue to their uniforms last Friday.
“The day reminded us all of the importance of showing kindness, including others, speaking up when someone needs help and the strength we all have in making our school and world a safe, supportive and beautiful place for all,” she said.
“Throughout the week, many students joined some passionate Year Five/Six leaders at recess to make blue bracelets using three strands of wool.
“Each strand had a special meaning – Be Kind, Be Brave and Be You.
“It was wonderful to see so many students proudly wearing their bracelets around the school as a symbol to support and care for others.”
Mercy Regional College held their Do It For Dolly Day on Monday, with a guess the lolly jar competition and biscuits and cupcakes proving to be highlights for students.
Assistant principal – wellbeing and engagement Emily Stephens extended her gratitude to those who supported the day.
“Messages of kindness were displayed and across both campuses we raised some money for the cause but more importantly awareness,” she said.
“A big thank you to our FIRE carrier Natalie Wallace-Lamont for her organisation, our student wellbeing team, Mel Simmonds and her team of students for baking the biscuits – they were a hit.
“Joseph Moloney was the winner of the blue cloud lolly jar with 560.”
St Patrick’s Primary School teacher Paula Atkins said students enjoyed the opportunity to swap their maroon and gold uniforms for blue to support the cause.
“Dolly’s Dream, a foundation created out of devastation, sets to address bullying by providing prevention programs and response strategies through support and education for young people, families, schools and communities,” she said.
“To raise funds and awareness, St Patrick’s students wore blue and participated in kindness and awareness activities in the classroom.
“Lunchtime saw blue food, blue hair and blue nails.
“The hope is to have students who feel safe, included and supported and to be brave enough to start important conversations about bullying.
“Dolly’s Dream aims to create a kinder world, funding anti-bullying programs, education and a 24/7 support line (13 DOLLY) for families.”
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