Scopus Principal shaves for a good cause

Mount Scopus Memorial College continues to honour a thirty-year legacy and remains dedicated to creating a meaningful impact.

The story began in 1996, when the community was devastated by the loss of Year 9 student, Simon Bergman to cancer. At the time, current Principal Dan Sztrajt was a student at the school and Simon’s best friend.

“A decision was made then that we wanted to remember Simon in some sort of beautiful way at the school – he was such an incredible student. He was lively, creative, intelligent and we wanted a way of making sure that his memory would continue,” said Sztrajt.

The charity Scopus chose to raise money for was Canteen, as part of the ‘Bandana Day’ campaign.

Just two years after Simon passed, then principal Hilton Rubin agreed to shave his hair, if the students raised $5000. At the 11th hour, Simon’s father Fred made the last donation that tipped it over the mark.