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Moama Anglican Grammar smashes World’s Greatest Shave goal

By Louie Cina

Aug 3, 2026

Students and staff show off their new haircuts. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Students, staff and community members from Moama Anglican Grammar have come together to support the school’s first World’s Greatest Shave, raising more than $20,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation.

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With the buzz of clippers and the smell of hairspray hanging heavy in the air, 23 brave students and staff members shaved, cut and coloured their hair to support the more than 170,000 Australians battling blood cancer.

Community spirit captain Jordan Dalziel, who organised the event, said it was the highlight of her 13 years as a student at MAG.

Community spirit captain Jordan Dalziel emcees the event. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

“We’ve got primary school and secondary (school students) here,” Jordan said.

“It’s been amazing having friends coming to support their friends and just coming together as a school community.

“That’s the best part of it all.”

Lily Wildes could hardly believe what she’d agreed to do. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

While all of those who braved the shave received huge cheers, there was perhaps no-one students wanted to see face the razor more than stage six co-ordinator Renee Aquino.

Ms Aquino set the bar high, promising to shave her head if students met the school’s $15,000 fundraising goal.

That target was met with ease, with the final figure exceeding the original goal by more than $6000.

Renee Aquino shows off the braids she donated while Jordan Danziel gets to work on the rest of her hair. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

“I wonder if I sold myself short,” Ms Aquino said.

“I really wanted to demonstrate to the kids that sometimes we can make choices that might seem difficult for us, but that are worthwhile for a cause that we support.

“This is a choice for me, whereas for people who suffer from cancer and have to go through treatment that causes the loss of their hair, they’re already dealing with so much, so for me, this is nothing.”

That sentiment was echoed by several of the shavers, including Year 12 student Toby Chivers.

“I think it’s a great cause,” Toby said.

“It’s the first time the school has done this, so why not go all out?

“We’ve smashed our goal of 15 grand (and) I couldn’t be more proud.”

David Costantini shaves Toby Chivers’ head. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Jordan, who also served as the event's emcee, interviewed participants as their heads were shaved, with many sharing their personal connections to people with blood cancer.

One of those was maths teacher Craig Bessell, who has had several family members impacted by the disease.

“Part of what I love about working here is that everyone’s always out to support each other,” Mr Bessell said.

“That’s not just between staff and other staff, but it’s students as well, and parents in the wider community.

“It’s one of the wonderful things about our school.”