Olivia is a cut above the rest!

A student at St James School in Exeter is being praised after donating 15 inches of her hair to charity and raising hundreds of pounds to support young people facing illness.

Olivia, a pupil at the school, made the generous donation to The Little Princess Trust, which provides real-hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their hair due to cancer and other conditions.

Alongside the donation, Olivia organised a cake sale within the school community, raising £117. Combined with other fundraising efforts, she has raised a total of £232 for the charity.

The Little Princess Trust is one of the UK’s largest funders of childhood cancer research and relies entirely on public support to continue its work.

St James School, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, said Olivia’s actions reflect the values it encourages in its students, including kindness and community spirit.

Headteacher Emily Harper said the school was “incredibly proud” of Olivia’s efforts.

“Her generosity and initiative show exactly the kind of values we nurture at St James – caring, thoughtful and community-minded,” she said. “She has made a real difference to young people who need it most.”

Speaking about her motivation, Olivia said: “I gave my hair to help someone smile through pain and worry.”