Assisi Catholic College

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.

Throughout the term, we will be growing our hair as long as possible, alongside peers all across Australia, before chopping off our hair 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

$215

Bailey Clarke

$200

Hollie King

Proud of you all!

$127

Aaron Cook

Go you good thing! From Aaron, Bec and Mackenzie

$127

Mum & Dad

So proud Jett x

$106

Corina & David Black

Proud of you xx

$106

Coby & Bonnie

$106

Marg & Don Cooke

Well done Jett, hope it has grown by the time of your formal! xxx

$106

Glennic

$106

Shannon Maguire

$106

Charli Black

$106

Andrea Gunn

$106

Bailey Clarke

What a great thing your doing. 🩷

$106

Rod Boal

Proud of you Tess, good job, Nan would love that you are doing it in her honour. Poppy Boal.

$106

Tamika Smith

Proud of you 👏 and you will rock that new style

$106

Matthew Smith

$106

Bailey Clarke

$106

Tanny Gilbert

Proud of you Tessy girl as would be your beautiful nanny Boal 💕💕💕

$100

Charles & Justin

Proud of you for doing Rock the Chop 💛 Such a great cause and a pretty big thing to do. Happy to donate and support you always - can’t wait to see the new hair!! We love you xx

$100

Brooke, Jared, Scarlett, D’arcy And Eliza

Good on ya Jett.

$100

Amy Lavery

Mum and Dad are forever proud of you our girl, but your Nanny Boal would be proudest of all. We love you xx

$82

Hutch’s

$71

Shane Burn

Good work buddy. Love it.

$65

Nerissa Thomas

Well done Miss Holly love Aunty Niss, Tarra, Brooke

$65

Aldona Bernaitis

Thank you for demonstrating Franciscan spirit!

$62

Tara Cahill

Close to my heart ❤️ Proud of you 🥰

$62

Carol Al-ali

As always you are an amazing person 💛 this is such a great cause to be apart of! Looking forward in seeing the new hairstyle for a worthy cause! Way to go girl, love ❤️ you!

$62

Michelle Cooper

Love you 🌼

$62

Mitchell Whanau

Proud of you 🩷

$62

Bok Insurance Solutions Pty Ltd

$62

The Statters Family

Amazing effort Charli!

$62

Fiona Crisp

$62

Karyn Huntley

Great cause Holly! Well done .... you willl look fab any which way xxx

$62

Jessica White

$62

Jordan White

I’m so proud of you, what your doing is amazing and I love you <3

$62

Kristina Holland-thomson

You rock!

$62

Michelle Cooper

Love you 🌼

$62

Laura W

💛

$62

Anonymous

$62

Tara Toomey

It will grow back 😊 Love Aunty Tara and Uncle Socket

$61

Tahnee Zeinert

so, so proud of you!!

$57

Paterson Family

Good on you Jett! Brave Man! Sad to see your beautiful head of hair gone but it’s for a good cause!!

$57

Chemmy

Great work Tessy 🙂

$55

Shiralee Wolski

Good job, thanks for being a great human.

$55

Andrew Geraghty

Well done Charlie. Love, the Geraghty's.

$55

Kate Hynds

So proud of you Tess! What a wonderful thing to do! Cancer is so horrible

$55

Don Cooke

$55

Jo-anne Lavery

Well done Tess! Love Pop and Nan xx

$55

Devey

Well done Jimmy and everyone who took part.

$55

Sharon Warren

Great job Tess, Nanny would be proud of you 😁😁

$50

William Gent

You'll look like your big head dad

$50

Govita Southport

$50

Kendall Fitness

Go Tess!!!

$49

Mum And Dad

Fantastic effort

$45

Anonymous

$45

Micah Grice

Go big brother!

$45

Dr Mr Sir Capp

I know I need it but that doesn't mean others need too. Also im on the piss but thats a secret bc its dads birthday

$45

Justine Clarke

Great job Holly!

$45

Harper And Katerina

So proud of you jade

$44

Pete And Lisa

Go Charli! Do the big chop cos it will grow back quick enough👏

$35

Tancred's

Great work beautiful girl xx

$35

Ameya Allender

Go Abbey 🥳🥳

$34

Dale Family

Amazing Jade!!!

$34

Erika Grant

So Proud of you Georgia 🫰

$34

Shannon Jamieson

Good on you, Holly!

$34

Natalie Gurciullo

You are awesome for doing this Jett!

$34

Berni & Grant Polwarth

Well done Jett!

$34

Suzanne Black

Well done nephew 💕

$34

Ann Delosh

Yay Holly!

$34

Georgia D

$34

Emily Crisp

$34

Carey Batchelor

Great cause! Well done Jett!

$34

Adele Cooke

Great work mate from you & your school mates. Can't wait to see you with a bald head. Hopefully it's not as scary as your father!

$34

Kayleigh

Great work! I’m really proud of you!

$34

Amanda Mckenzie

Good on you Jett!

$33

Jodie Leadley

Way to go Tess! Love the Leadley's

$31

🩷 Bb

GO CB ✂️ LOVE BB🩷

$28

Brooke Chapman

Well done Tess! Proud of you!

$28

Collins Family

Great job Bear

$28

Hilary, Graeme & Ewan

Bring it on!!…or should it be off. Great cause Jett 🤩

$28

Megan Towner

You are amazing Tess!🩷

$28

Rachel Neylan

Great work Tess!

$28

Murphy Whanau

You're so awesome Jadey x

$27

Fiona Crisp

Love you x

$25

William Corben

Proud of you ET 👏

$25

Leashy

So proud of you for doing this. You always find a way to impact someone else lives, you are an absolute gift to this earth!!! Cant wait to see the haircut hahaha

$24

Linda Phillips

$24

Benetta Townsend

Well done Tess! A super kind, brave and amazing act. What a great way to support such an important cause!

$24

Melissa Wills

Proud of you Tess A very brave and selfless thing to do to support such an important cause

$24

🩷 Bb

GO CB!

$24

Annalise

$24

Clyde Grant

So proud G

$24

Jade Mitchell

$24

Mish Mccuaig

Go Charli 💪🏼love your work

$24

Melissa Hansen

Well done Holly

$24

Nicole Waters

Your a brave girl for letting Amber cut your hair but so proud of you for your generosity and passion for a cause

$24

Carissa

Your Nana would be so super proud

$24

Jade Corbo

Good on you Jett!

$24

Rachel Tobin

Very brave Tess, well done!

$24

Ange Gysbers

You should be so proud of yourself Tess. What a selfless act x

$24

Louanna Rigby

Good on you Jett

$24

Sue Hunt

Well done Jett. Cannot imagine you without your curls. Auntie Sue snd Rob. Xx

$24

7 Labs

$24

Jett

$24

Harmony Corden

I’m so proud of you!!!

$20

Beth Mccarthy

$20

Mia Van Haren

$20

Renee Marsh

Such a great cause! Your Nan would be super proud! You’ll ROCK the CHOP! Can’t wait to see pics! Love The Marsh’s xx

$18

Nat Byrnes

$18

Lulu Dare

$18

Tess Lavery

$18

Capri

you’re amazing!!

$18

Abbey Allender

💗💗💗

$15

Jade

So proud and excited to see ur new hair! xx

$15

Jamili Maatouk

$15

Jade Mitchell

So proudd xx

$15

Capri

so proud!!! 🩷🩷

$15

Capri

very proud of you t!!!! 💕💕💕

$14

Alyssa Faizal

proud of you xo

$14

Abbey

🤍🤍

$13

Heath Brinsden

You go king

$12

Alyssa Faizal

PROUD 💓💓

$12

Alyssa Faizal

💘

$12

Charli Mackenzie

proud of you xo

$12

Maddie Smith

$12

Mariya Budd

Yay!

$12

Taleisha Watson

$12

Hannah Dale

💕

$12

Jonathan Capp

Great full for your contributions

$12

Hannah Dale

$12

Hannah Dale

$12

Anonymous

$12

Ethan James

$12

Jamie Campbell

$12

Deserie

$10

Jamie Campbell

$10

Jamie Campbell

$7

Sophie Harmon

Proud!

$6

Mackenzie Donoghue

This is such a great thing to do hols! So proud of you!!

$6

Lincoln

What’s good Cousin, much love 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

$6

Anonymous

Not alot but it is the best I can do :/ Seek a goal, not recognition.

$6

Anonymous

$5

Bella Hammond

YES LULU!!

$5

Louis B

by yourself something nice

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