Whitsunday Anglican School students demonstrated the power of service in action this week, raising more than $29,000 for national charities through two inspiring, student-led initiatives.
The Ponytail Project saw a group of courageous students cut their hair to support cancer services across Australia. Participants Matilda, Tilly, Joannah, Chayvae, Senara, Arhamah, Sophie, Jade, Jamaica, Amreen, Emma, Darci, Aarna, Lydia, and Saskia collectively raised over $17,000. The initiative also drew support from staff, including Alice from Boarding, who joined the hair-cutting efforts, and teacher Sophie, who donated over 50 centimetres of her hair.
At the same time, the Year 11 cohort embraced Mullets for Mental Health, raising awareness and funds for early intervention, education, and wellbeing programs for young Australians. Students Rohan, Soham, Josh, Reuben, Kieran, Akshaj, Bodie, Nicholas, Ishan, and Nate helped raise more than $12,000, with the support of Principal Mr Wheaton, Head of Senior School Mr Novosel, and teacher Mr Harris, who proudly donned their own mullets for the cause.
The school community came together on Friday, 28 November, to celebrate the students’ efforts, recognising the courage, creativity, and generosity displayed by both students and staff. Through these initiatives, Whitsunday Anglican School reinforced its commitment to fostering empathy, leadership, and community-mindedness, showing that even small acts of service can have a powerful impact.
By combining energy, teamwork, and compassion, the students at Whitsunday Anglican School left a lasting mark, proving that giving back is a core part of their school’s culture, and a reminder that helping others can be both meaningful and fun.
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