How to Run Socktober in Four Easy Steps

As a teacher, getting your school involved in Socktober helps you to achieve a couple of your key aims: it’s a fun and easy way to deliver the mission requirements of the curriculum to your students; and it helps you to cultivate their passion for justice and convert it into making a difference for children in need around the world.

In doing this, you’ll join hundreds of other schools across Australia as part of a huge support network. We think that’s something to be very proud of. Best of all, it’s really straightforward.

1. Sign up

You’re probably across the line on this already, but if you haven’t done so yet, head to socktober.org.au and take five minutes to join the Socktober movement this year. Check out the step‑by‑step school registration guide on the Socktober website.

3. Share

Get the word out there about what your school is doing, because it’s worth sharing! Post your page link to Facebook, regularly update parents via your school bulletin, and invite your local media to do a story on your Socktober efforts. Don’t forget to involve your local parish too, through their weekly bulletins!

2. Recruit

Now that your school is on board, it’s time to get your students signed up. When they create their own page with their family, they’re not only engaging a broader community in the great work your school is doing, but they’re also taking ownership of the impact they can make in the lives of vulnerable children. Aside from that, it makes counting and processing donations a thing of the past at your school.

4. Engage

Make use of our expertly crafted Mission Packs (see page 8) to engage your students’ heads, hearts and hands in the stories of the communities you are supporting. There are reflections, activities and links that are easy to connect and explore. Host a Socktober Shootout in Mission Week to get active and kick some literal goals for good!