Jo Ashcroft of 4myhead.com Limited, a South Bucks-based designer of hats and scarves, is pleased to announce that Lucy Siegle will be joining us at Beaconsfield High School (BHS) for the finals of the hat competition in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
The hat competition was initiated this academic year with the Year 7 BHS students asked to design and make a hat for teenagers who are being treated for cancer. Through this competition, students in Year 7 are learning about Textiles Technology, enabling them to make informed choices for designing their hats. In 1995, BHS became one of the first schools in the country to be designated a Technology Specialist College.
The final hat that is produced by 4myhead.com will be in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, which funds and builds specialist state-of-the-art units for young people with cancer in NHS hospitals across the UK. In the past 21 years Teenage Cancer Trust has built 17 units and plans to build a further 16 so that all young people needing hospital treatment for cancer across the UK have access to the dedicated, specialist support they provide. Teenage Cancer Trust does not receive any government funding, so relies on donations.
“I am thrilled that for the finals, Lucy Siegle has agreed to help judge the hats and award the prize to the winner. As soon as I read Lucy’s new book – To die for: Is fashion wearing out the world – I knew her views and research would add an additional benefit to the learning of the students. The topics of sustainability and recycling are a key part of the technology curriculum for all year groups at the school.” added Ashcroft.
On 4th July, the last of the students’ hats will be judged and an overall winner will be announced.
www.jashcroft.co.uk, British designed and individually made, stylish cotton hats, printed headscarves, turbans for women, beanies for men and new teenage styles. Lovely gifts include silk scarves and Lepel soft bras. Based in the South East we support many national and local cancer charities.
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