Ponytail Project 2025
On 1 April, Middle and Senior School students will participate in the Ponytail Project, a Cancer Council initiative, by cutting off their ponytails to raise funds for cancer research and support services. Ponytails will then be donated to Sustainable Salons to be made into wigs for people undergoing cancer treatment.
For many students, this project holds personal significance as they are aware of the firsthand challenges posed by cancer and are motivated to contribute to finding treatments for the disease. The initiative fosters a strong sense of community by promoting the value of giving back and supporting the wider community through the collective action.
To support our fundraising efforts, donations of any amount can be made through the Cancer Council website (link provided below). Contributions can be directed to specific participants or the team as a whole, with every donation directly benefitting cancer research as well as families affected by the disease.
Thank you for your support.
Kate Thomas
Community Service Prefect
Watch our video from our last Ponytail Project
It’s Oliphant Science Award 2025 Time!
The Oliphant Science Awards are back for 2025, offering students and exciting opportunity to explore science, unleash their creativity, and showcase their work to a wider audience.
Students will have the chance to conduct real-world scientific investigations, express their creativity through science, and develop a deeper understanding of key scientific concepts and principles. This competition also provides a platform to share projects with a broader audience and inspire others.
Students can win prizes, gain insights in science and technology, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It is open to all students, making it a fantastic opportunity for anyone with an interest in science!
Categories to Explore:
Citizen Science: Participate in real-world scientific projects and data collection.
Crystal Investigation: Explore crystal structures and their properties.
Games: Design educational games that make science fun.
Models & Inventions: Create innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
Multimedia: Use digital storytelling to explain scientific concepts.
Photography: Capture the beauty of science and nature through photos.
Posters: Design a poster displaying scientific ideas.
Programming, Apps & Robotics: Develop software or robotic projects with a scientific focus.
Scientific Inquiry: Conduct scientific investigations and present your findings.
Science Writing: Communicate science through articles, essays or creative writing.
For more information on the categories, visit this link.
How to Get Involved?
Submit Your Project Idea – Complete the application form by Monday 12 May: Application Form
Learn More – Visit Oliphant Science Awards Website
There will be weekly check-ins on Mondays at recess in SC304.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at: agrigson@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au
Amelia Grigson
Scientist in Residence