Year 12 girls chop hair after graduation

Right before graduating, over two dozen year 12 girls at St Margaret Mary’s have chopped off their hair. See why they did it, and what the Ponytail Project is.

(L-R) Back Row: Brooke Kira, Montanna Bates, Ainara Kelly Front Row: Jade Lucas, Ellie Richardson

Right before graduating, over two dozen year 12 girls at St Margaret Mary’s College have chopped off their hair for cancer.

On Friday, November 15, the scissors came out and 25 girls volunteered to chop off their ponytails and braids immediately after their seniors graduating ritual.

Principal Kathleen McCarthy said she was incredibly proud of the girls.

“Their efforts not only contribute to vital cancer support services but also inspire our entire community to make a difference,” Mrs McCarthy said.

So far students at the school have raised over $15,000 for the Ponytail Project.

The project encourages Australians to grow their hair out and donate their ponytails for cancer patients.

Originally published as Year 12 girls chop hair after graduation