On Wednesday 25th September Sarah took the plunge and had her hair removed to fulfil her commitment to Chop for Charity.
Organised through the Variety Club Australia, Sarah set up a fundraising page, promising to cut off her beautiful hair and donate it to children with cancer. People sponsored Sarah and over the past couple of months she managed to raise and amazing $12 500.
Here are some of Sarah’s reflections on the process.
It was a nerve racking and exciting experience.
"After school I went to the salon with my Mum and three friends from school. I sat in the chair and they tied little pony tails all over my head. Then they cut each one off. Once that was done they started to shave, I was watching in the mirror as butterflies fluttered in my stomach.
"I knew I was doing a good thing but it felt so weird. Everyone’s reaction has been wonderful, my family and friends have said how brave I am. I am excited to see how my hair grows back! I may even take a photo every day so that I can go back and watch it grow in fast forward.
"I would like to thank everyone who has donated money and have shared words of encouragement with me. I hope my hair goes to someone who really needs it.
All of us in the Christ the King community are very proud of Sarah and her hard work and commitment to helping children less fortunate than her.
Congratulations Sarah!
Christ the King North Rocks
www.ctknorthrocks.catholic.edu.au
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25 Nov 2025
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π Celebrating the Feast of Christ the King π Part 2 Last Friday the weather couldn't stop our whole school community celebrating the Feast of Christ the King, the patron feast of our school. βοΈπ #FeastOfChristTheKing #CTKCommunity #CatholicIdentity #FaithInAction #ChristTheKing #SchoolFeastDay #LivingOurMission #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
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π Celebrating the Feast of Christ the King π Last Friday the weather couldn't stop our whole school community celebrating the Feast of Christ the King, the patron feast of our school. βοΈπ Students and staff gathered to reflect on Jesus as our loving King β a leader of peace, compassion, and service. Our celebration reminded us of the call to follow His example by showing kindness, acting with justice, and bringing hope to others. ππ Dressed in mufti, our students enjoyed activities that helped us to acknowledge this wonderful day. πβ¨ #FeastOfChristTheKing #CTKCommunity #CatholicIdentity #FaithInAction #ChristTheKing #SchoolFeastDay #LivingOurMission #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
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π Celebrating the Feast of Christ the King π Part 2 Last Friday the weather couldn't stop our whole school community celebrating the Feast of Christ the King, the patron feast of our school. βοΈπ #FeastOfChristTheKing #CTKCommunity #CatholicIdentity #FaithInAction #ChristTheKing #SchoolFeastDay #LivingOurMission #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
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π Celebrating the Feast of Christ the King π Last Friday the weather couldn't stop our whole school community celebrating the Feast of Christ the King, the patron feast of our school. βοΈπ Students and staff gathered to reflect on Jesus as our loving King β a leader of peace, compassion, and service. Our celebration reminded us of the call to follow His example by showing kindness, acting with justice, and bringing hope to others. ππ Dressed in mufti, our students enjoyed activities that helped us to acknowledge this wonderful day. πβ¨ #FeastOfChristTheKing #CTKCommunity #CatholicIdentity #FaithInAction #ChristTheKing #SchoolFeastDay #LivingOurMission #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
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π Kindy Mufti Day for Mission Week! π At the end of October our Kindy students looked bright and colourful as they came to school in mufti to recognise Mission Week and support the Marist180 Noel Appeal! πβ¨ Through this simple act of giving, our youngest learners and the whole school, are already showing big hearts β learning about compassion, helping others, and making a positive difference in the world. β€οΈπ Thank you to our wonderful families for your generosity and support to Marist180 Noel Appeal. Together, we are living our mission and spreading hope to those in need. ππ #MissionWeek #Kindy #MuftiDay #Marist180 #NoelAppeal #CatholicEducation #CTKCommunity #FaithInAction #cspd2025 #catholicschoolsparramattadiocese #parracatholic #westernsydney #ChristTheKing #CTKNorthRocks #CTKLearning
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