Mt Maria Collge Mitchelton 2026 #RockTheChop

Ponytail Project 2026

We're rocking the chop to put a stop to cancer!

Did you know that 1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime?

We're taking part in Cancer Council’s Ponytail Project campaign to raise funds that will support people impacted by cancer.

For our grade, this cause is especially personal. Through Ryan, and the many families in our community who have experienced the loss of a parent or loved one to cancer, we have seen just how deeply this disease can affect a family. This is our opportunity to stand together and do something meaningful in their honour.

Throughout the year, we will be growing my hair as long as possible, alongside peers all across Australia, before chopping off my ponytail and rocking a brand new hairdo. Every ponytail chopped will make a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer #chopforchange.

All funds raised will go towards essential cancer support services, prevention programs and lifesaving research. This means everything from transport to get cancer patients to and from their medical appointments, to assisting childcare facilities to keep kids safe from the sun.

We know that we can help create change.

Will you support us?

You can find out more about where your donations go at ponytailproject.com.au/about-cancer-council. 

Thank you!

Our Achievements

Shared on socials

Invited friends to join team

Added a blog post

Girl squad assemble, you will achieve incredible things together!

Confidence is your best hairstyle! You look great, now conquer the day!

Halfway there! We believe in you

PROUD! You have reached your team fundraising goal! Your squad are inspiring

Thank you to our Sponsors

$315

Philip Reinmuth

Thank you Gem, for participating in this wonderful event. With love ❤️ Uncle Phil

$215

Dowells Building Services

$215

Mum & Dad

Go Mia! We are so proud of you! xx

$107

Rach & Matt Armistead

Love you Mia!

$107

Jesse Dowell

$107

Grandpa

Good work Mia.

$64

Emma Hamblin

Good on you, Gem for supporting a great cause x

$64

David Roxburgh

Well done great cause

$64

Tyler Summerville

67 SIP 4 life

$64

Jp & Leisa

Nice one G.

$64

Kelly Kassebaum

$57

Luke Jordin

Remember this when it’s time to cut my hair 😜

$57

Carolyn Spencer

Very proud of you G! Xx

$56

Nadia & Co

Well done Gem!

$56

Patricia Pryor

Good luck with realising your goal. 🥰

$56

Ben And Kylie Holley

Such a good cause !!! Love Mum and Dad !

$56

Mum

Woohooo G 🫶🫶 you can get a bob and look like your mummy more 🤗🥰🤗 Such a great cause babe.. Can’t wait to see xo

$56

M&s Williams

With love from the Williams

$40

Anonymous

$34

Zoey

I’ll give you $50 if you let me cut it off 🫡

$34

Janet

Great cause! A wonderful thing you are doing 💕

$29

Poppy Muirhead

sooo proud of you!! 🫶🫶🫶

$29

Meg Muirhead

love this so much, proud of you always!! 🤍🤍🤍

$24

Jakobi Warner

I hope this helps 😁

$24

Emma Kamaru

$24

Bella Dunn

So proud of you!! You are amazing !!

$24

Millie

$24

Blake & Dulcee

We are proud of you!

$23

Talia

$18

Tilly Stamp

$18

Jess Kamaru

💗

$18

Layla Gard

f it we buzzzzzzzz

$18

Cadence Holley

So proud of you 🥹🥹

$18

Rhianna Dunn

So proud of you Cadie, ILY 🩷

$15

Lillie

$15

Laura Field

$15

Jess Hawes

So proud of you 🩷

$15

Jess Hawes

Woohoo! Very proud🩷

$15

Rhianna Dunn

So proud of you! ILY 🫶

$13

Gem

$12

Gem

$12

Lulu Cross

lets go gemgem

$12

Lucy Waters

go cades! love u xxx

$12

Jasmine M-g

🥳🥳

$10

Jasmine M-g

🎉🎉

$6

Mads

$6

Tayla

hope this helps towards your goal 🥹

$6

Ruby Muianga

hi

$6

Abby Polities

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