In front of gasping and laughing students, six St Columba Anglican School teachers shaved their head to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.
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After weeks of fundraising and preparation the big shave took place on March 28, with students randomly selected to shave their teachers heads.
House captain and co-organiser, Ebony Carrero, said the day was all about raising as much money as possible for the World's Greatest Shave.
"We are having the event today and a few generous teachers have volunteered to get their heads shaved in front of everyone," Ebony said.
"We are raising money for the World's Greatest Shave and each of the teachers had to nominate how much needed to be raised in order for them to agree to have their heads shaved.
"The highlight of the day is Ms Critchley who set a goal of $3,000 to be raised and we got there.
"Everyone is excited to see her hair get all shaved off."
Dr Janine Stewart was one of the teachers who had her head shaved and said she hoped it sent a positive message to students.
"I have to say I did get a pretty hideous haircut but it has all been for a great cause," Dr Stewart said.
"The slogan for World's Greatest Shave is 'be brave and shave' but I don't think it is brave to shave your hair.
"It is brave to have to go through radiation and chemotherapy and still get up and do things everyday and I think that should be recognised.
"We all know of someone who has had cancer and they are the brave ones.
"Today for me it is just a hair cut. My hair will grow back and I hope today shows students that it is not worth worrying about the small stuff - like hair - when things like cancer exist in the world."
Reverend Paul Hodge was another of the teachers who had it all shaved off and said it was great to be able to help those with Leukaemia and other blood diseases.
"The Leukaemia Foundation is such a wonderful cause and I hope we are sending the message that however small each one of us can do something and make a difference," Mr Hodge said.
"I did need a hair cut. I probably didn't need it done by a student but I am glad it is all for a great cause."
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