Schoolboy suspended for charity shave
A student has been suspended from a Mornington Peninsula school for shaving his head in a charity stunt to raise money for vital cancer research.
Fairfax Radio reports the Padua College pupil decided to shave his head as part of a fundraiser for cancer research in support of a friend battling leukemia.
School Principal Christoper Houlihan said the year nine boy copped an internal suspension because he had not followed school procedures and sought permission.
He said the hair cut breached school uniform guidelines.
"We've had a number of students involved in the fundraiser over the last ten years.
"What we do in those circumstances is negotiate a process forward so they aren't in breach of any school grooming or uniform regulations.
"Students shouldn't have any extreme hair styles."
Mr Houlihan told Fairfax Radio the school supports the boy's cause but school policy states a minimum "number two" shave for any student.
The schoolboy has returned to the classroom today, but he must wear a hat until his hair grows back.
