David Ross Education Trust sees the school year off with a blast… of colour!
With the 2020/2021 academic year bringing so much disruption and so many challenges, the David Ross Education Trust decided their pupils needed to release some of that pent up lockdown energy… in the form of a colour powder party! At Ministry of Colours, we believe the only way to truly celebrate such a crazy year is to throw an equally crazy end of year party!
The David Ross Education Trust - or DRET, as they’re more commonly referred to - is a diverse network of 34 academies spanning across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and more recently, London. Committed to providing their 12,000 students with a world class education and unrivalled opportunities, DRET are well on their way to becoming one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the UK.
At one lucky school, pupils and teachers were provided with heaps of our fantastic holi powder in seven bold colours, and handed the brilliant power of showering their classmates in as much colour as possible - no rules allowed! Pupils were covered head to toe in a rainbow of colours, adorning their snazzy colour party sunglasses for that extra cool factor.
Across other schools in the trust, more exciting colour events are scheduled for September as an engaging way of welcoming pupils back to school after the summer holidays. These events will act as a great team building activity to help ease back-to-school anxiety, as well as something to look forward to after a nice and relaxing break.
If you’d like to throw a party as colourtastic as this, don’t hesitate to get in touch for the best quality supplies!
How To Preserve Your Colour Run T-Shirt
You’ve completed your colour run, had the best day ever and now you want a keepsake to remember how much fun you had?
Why not keep your colour blasted t-shirt as a souvenir? You could display it in a frame as your very own personal trophy or even add it to your wardrobe as a trendy, fashionable one-off design! Either way, it’s super easy to preserve your colourful tee - here’s how!
Step 1: No shaking!
We know how exciting it is finishing a colour fun run, but in order to keep as much of that bright colour powder on your top as possible, it’s best to keep the crazy dance moves for later! Avoid brushing and dusting off your t-shirt too, you want to keep the colour on your shirt, not your hands!
Step 2: Spray your shirt down with white vinegar
Make sure your tee is on a flat surface for this step. Even though dripping colours may be a cool look, the likelihood is they’ll muddle together to create a not so cool brown mess! Spray down every inch of your t-shirt in white vinegar until it’s properly soaked.
Step 3: Give your t-shirt an iron
Allow the white vinegar to partly dry before this step, and place an old sheet between your colour t-shirt and the iron to prevent any fabric burns. The heat and pressure from the iron helps to really sink that wonderful colour powder into the fibres of your tee.
Step 4: Pop your top in the dryer
Finish your masterpiece by throwing your vinegar soaked, crisply ironed tee into a hot dryer for 10 minutes. If you don’t have access to a tumble dryer, blast your shirt with a hairdryer until it’s dry. This allows the t-shirt to further absorb those colours, and keep them locked in!
You now have your very own unique keepsake to remember just how fun your colour run was! Remember to wash at 30℃ to prevent significant colour loss, although with every wash, your lovely colours will unfortunately start to dim. That’s the trouble with our completely washable colour powder - it’s both a blessing and a curse!
If you decide to try out this fun tip, tag us in your photos! We love seeing our social feed full of colour! Don't forget to follow us :)