A PUPIL at a Trowbridge secondary school was let loose with an electric shaver – but it was all in a good cause.

Jack Steel, a Year 11 pupil at the Clarendon Academy School, was allowed to cut the hair of two senior members of the Acorn Education Trust team, as part of a drive to raise more than £300 for charity.

He wielded the shaver to trim the hair of Rob Price, Director of Secondary Education for Acorn Education Trust, and Dave Cade, Deputy Headteacher at Clarendon Academy, on Friday, June 23.

Jack convinced Mr Price and Mr Cade to let him shave their heads as part of his personal challenge to raise £300. Both men smiled and joked as they had their hair trimmed short.

Wiltshire Times: Rob Price and David Cade with Jack Steel after having their hair trimmed for charity.

The money will help to sponsor members of Clarendon Academy’s staff taking part in the second Tour D’Acorn, a cycle ride in which staff cycle 126 kilometres between the Trust’s 17 settings.

The second Tour D’Acorn is taking place in early July and once again is raising funds to support pupils and their families facing hardship in purchasing school uniform and supplies and support for extra-curricular activities.

Jack said: “It was a great laugh cutting Mr Price and Mr Cades hair. I’ve really enjoyed fundraising to support The Acorn Appeal and help children get supplies that they need to have a better education. Everyone deserves the same opportunities in life.”

Wiltshire Times: David Cade, deputy head teacher at Clarendon Academy School is next for the trim.David Cade, deputy head teacher at Clarendon Academy School is next for the trim. (Image: Clarendon Academy School)

In addition to shaving Mr Price and Mr Cade’s heads, Jack has also taken part in several group fundraising events with his football team and has been supported in his fundraising efforts by friends and family.

He has already surpassed his initial fundraising goal and has raised £370 to sponsor the staff taking part in the D’Acorn cycle.

Mr Cade said: “This is another brilliant example of the school coming together to support the wider community.

“Jack has done so incredibly well to raise this money, and we are really proud of his achievements and his creativity for coming up with the amazing idea of shaving our heads.”

Mr Price added: “I won’t be needing a tidy up! Jack has done a fantastic job with both the haircut and his fundraising efforts. A truly amazing afternoon – well done Jack!”

This year’s Tour D’Acorn is due to take place on Saturday, July 8. To donate, click here.