Teachers in close shave to raise more than $1000

Four north Brisbane high school teachers braved the clippers to raise more than $1000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

Craigslea State High School teachers Craig Gray, James Baulch, Brian Stumer and Firas Elia took part in the World’s Greatest Shave. Picture: Phoebe Baker

By PHOEBE BAKER, Craigslea State High School

IT was a close shave for four Craigslea State High School teachers who braved the clippers to take part in the 2019 World’s Greatest Shave in support of the Leukaemia Foundation.

With help from students and co-workers, teachers Craig Gray, James Baulch, Brian Stumer and Firas Elia raised more than $1000.

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Mr Gray said he was proud to see the student body and the wider school community getting behind a very worthy cause.

Teacher James Baulch shaves his colleague Craig Gray’s hair. Picture: Phoebe Baker

“Every day another 35 Australians are diagnosed with a blood cancer,” he said.

“That’s one Aussie every 41 minutes.

“Although research is improving survival, sadly an Australian loses their life to blood cancer every two hours.

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“I think it’s amazing that as a school community, we have the chance to help fund vital research to help more people survive blood cancers, while improving their quality of life.

“I’m looking forward to our school community continuing to support worthy causes throughout the rest of the year, and maybe I can be encouraged to regrow the mop for another bigger fundraising challenge next year.”

Students and teachers showed their support by colouring their hair. Picture: Phoebe Baker

It was a vibrant affair throughout the day, with many students and teachers choosing to show their support by colouring their hair.

Year 8 student Natasha Jones said she enjoyed taking part.

“I’m really proud of our school community for putting in so much effort and participation for such a good cause,” Natasha said.

“The day was extremely fun and my friends and I loved dyeing our hair multiple colours and watching the teachers shave their heads.”