Along with many other schools across the region, Arrowtown School and Queenstown Primary School showed solidarity with their Canterbury neighbours, ditching the traditional blue and gold of Otago to dress in red and black.
Arrowtown School's 450 pupils made a coin trail which spelled out Christchurch - complete with a love heart over the letter 'i'. It raised more than $1000.
Principal Robin Harris said one child had bought all of his pocket money, totalling $72, to give to those less fortunate.
Others planned to sell home-made baking in the main street.
At Remarkables School, the 217 pupils raised $541.50 through a gold coin donation at a "Fancy Feet and Wheels" day, which encouraged them to walk or bike to school.
The funds had been set aside for the year 5 and 6 camping trip.
The Frankton school will hold its red and black day tomorrow and parents were also considering a home-baked cake stall on Friday.
Queenstown Primary School pupils held a red and black day on Friday as well, along with a fresh water drive.
The school raised $1500 and collected two van loads of bottled fresh water, which will be sent to Christchurch.
At Kingsview School, parents and the community were being encouraged to drop off non-perishable food, bottled water and blankets for delivery by the Salvation Army.
