FIRST FINALISTS SELECTED FOR TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST HAT

4myhead.com, a South Bucks-based online shop for hats and scarves is pleased to announce the first finalists from the Beaconsfield High School (BHS) hat competition in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.

During the academic year, BHS students are working on hat designs for teenagers who are being treated for cancer. In 1995, BHS became one of the first schools in the country to be designated a Technology Specialist College. Through this competition, students in Year 7 are learning about Textiles Technology, enabling them to make informed choices for designing their hats.

Jo Ashcroft, founder of 4myhead.com, said: “As soon as I saw BHS was designing hats as part of the Technology curriculum, I was keen to be involved. Working with BHS, we selected Teenage Cancer Trust as the charity we would like to support. The talented students at BHS are helping 4myhead.com develop a hat for the countless brave teens who battle cancer.”

“The students have been enthusiastic and interested in this project. The designs are varied with inspiration coming from magazines, favourite bags and scarves, and even one kitchen!” added Ashcroft.

BHS also presented Mike of Teenage Cancer Trust with a cheque for £951.30 from their ‘Bandana day’ whereby the students were encouraged to wear a bandana to support this cause.

The hats will now, for the first time, be shown at the BHS Fashion Show on Wednesday 6th April 2011 6.30pm. Every year the talented students and staff from the textiles department at Beaconsfield High School organise a fashion show to showcase the wonderful work produced by the students from various years. For tickets to the Fashion show, please contact the BHS school office on phone number: 01494 673043 or information@beaconsfieldhigh.bucks.sch.uk

For more information about this competition, please contact Jo Ashcroft at info@4myhead.com or visit www.4myhead.com