Jo's Jashcroft website now has the winning hat designs from our Teenage Cancer Trust competition available for sale. On Jashcroft.co.uk, you can also buy all of the styles suitable for adolescents on a dedicated page. To find the full range of hats and caps for teens, please click on the Jashcroft logo below or the links on the left.
This page shares details of our hat competition and also points to resources for parents and teeangers with cancer.
In 2010, we announced the launch of a competition for Beaconsfield High School students to submit hat designs for teenagers who are being treated for cancer. The competition and the hats that are produced are in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. (Registered Charity No. 1062559).
November 2011 THREE HAT STYLES NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE BEACONSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HAT DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Last year saw the start of the Beaconsfield High School (BHS) hat design competition. The BHS Technology team and Jo Ashcroft, founder of 4myhead.com Limited, a South Bucks based internet retailer of hats and scarves, asked Year 7 students to design and make a hat for teenagers who are being treated for cancer. The competition and the hats produced are sold in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. We started this competition last year and had fantastic support from BHS and Teenage Cancer Trust. The quality, thought and care that went into the hat designs was fantastic. I am pleased to report that there are now 3 hat styles available from our website www.jashcroft.co.uk that were designed by the students, the Philly cap (the winning design), the Koko hat and the Lizzy hat. Highlights from last yearÕs competition included the focus assembly with Teenage Cancer Trust, having journalist Lucy Siegle as a special guest to judge the finals and speak to the Year 7 and A level students about her work and the importance of ethical fashion; the BHS fashion show where Jashcroft hats and those designed and made by the students were modelled; fundraising at the BHS Christmas Fairs and a BHS mufti day which raised nearly £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust. Through this competition, students are enhancing their learning about Textiles Technology, enabling them to make informed choices for designing their hats. This has been an exciting competition adding purpose to the existing BHS Technology curriculum. The students and staff have been supportive of this enhanced learning experience. With Jo, we selected Teenage Cancer Trust as the charity we would like to support for this project and the charity has provided valuable insight to the students at BHS on specialist needs facing teens who battle cancer. The Lizzy hat was one of the Jashcroft hats recently chosen by the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham for their patients to try. Jo is visiting the newest unit, at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Surrey on Wednesday with Teenage Cancer Trust. Jo and Teenage Cancer Trust will be sharing thoughts on the visit with the Year 7 students at a special focus in 2012. Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity devoted to improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer. The charity funds and builds specialist units for young people in NHS hospitals. Teenage Cancer Trust units arenÕt like ordinary cancer wards. Everything about them has been designed to give teenagers the very best chance of a positive outcome. Teenage Cancer Trust aims to ensure that every young person with cancer and their family receive the best possible care and professional support throughout their cancer journey. September 2011 START OF SECOND YEAR OF BEACONSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HAT DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUSTJo Ashcroft of 4myhead.com Limited, a South Bucks-based designer of hats and scarves, is pleased to announce that for the second year, Beaconsfield High School (BHS) Year 7 students will be designing and making a hat for teenagers who are being treated for cancer. The winning design from last year′s competition is now available as the ″Phlly″ style, with proceeds from each of these hats sold in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
Through this competition, students are enhancing their learning about Textiles Technology, enabling them to make informed choices for designing their hats. Jo Ashcroft, founder of 4myhead.com, said: ″We started this competition last year and had fantastic support from BHS and Teenage Cancer Trust. The quality, thought and care that went into the hat designs was fantastic. I am very pleased that we will be asking the new students for a design that will add to our collection from last year′s winning style.″
Highlights from the last competition included having Lucy Siegle as a special guest to judge the finals, the BHS fashion show where Jo′s hats and those designed and made by the students were modelled and raising nearly £1,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust.
July 2011 SPECIAL GUEST LUCY SIEGLE SELECTS WINNER OF BEACONSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HAT DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
Jo Ashcroft of 4myhead.com Limited, a South Bucks-based designer of hats and scarves, is pleased to announce that the hat design of Philippa Nunn was selected by Lucy Siegle, Beaconsfield High School (BHS) and Teenage Cancer Trust representatives as the winner of our hat design competition.
The hat design 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. The last four groups of students completed their hats in June.
Phillipa′s white hat with butterfly was selected based on the design simplicity, quality and appeal to teenagers. Jo will now be working with her British seamstresses to have the hat produced and will be donating proceeds from each of these hats sold in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
Through this competition, students in Year 7 are learning about Textiles Technology, enabling them to make informed choices for designing their hats. Lucy Siegle′s extensive knowledge of the fashion and design industry added another dimension to the project by highlighting the findings of her research for her new book. To die for. Is fashion wearing out the world. On 4th July, Lucy spoke to the Year 7 and A level students about her work and the importance of ethical fashion, including considering buying better clothes, less often, from designers who champion sustainable fashion.
Jo Ashcroft, founder of 4myhead.com, said: ″This has been an exciting competition adding purpose to the existing BHS Technology curriculum. The students and staff have been supportive of this enhanced learning experience. With BHS, we selected Teenage Cancer Trust as the charity we would like to support for this project and the charity has provided valuable insight to the students at BHS on specialist needs facing teens who battle cancer. Lucy′s passion for a green wardrobe has made us all consider the choices we make as consumers.″
For more information about this competition, please contact Jo Ashcroft at
About Lucy Siegle Lucy is one of Britain′s leading journalists on social and environmental justice. She has written a weekly column on ethical living in the Observer since 2004. She has spent the last five years researching and campaigning for an alternative fashion industry that will replace turbo consumerism with sustainable and equitable style. She has reported and presented on the prime-time BBC1 programme The One Show since 2007. She is Visiting Professor to the University of Arts, London. Her book - To Die for. Is Fashion wearing out the world? - was published in 2011.
June 2011 SPECIAL GUEST LUCY SIEGLE TO JUDGE FINALS FOR BEACONSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HAT DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
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.
Jo Ashcroft, founder of 4myhead.com, said: ″This has been an exciting competition adding purpose to the existing BHS Technology curriculum. The students and staff have been supportive of this enhanced learning experience. With BHS, we selected Teenage Cancer Trust as the charity we would like to support for this project and the charity has provided valuable insight to the students at BHS on specialist needs facing teens who battle cancer.″
Helen Haynes, judging on behalf of Teenage Cancer Trust, commented: ″When I saw the first hats produced in March, I was impressed with the effort made by the students and the style choices they had made.″
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, 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.
March 2011 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 first three groups of students completed their hats in February and representatives from Teenage Cancer Trust and BHS selected a finalist from each group.
Helen, judging on behalf of Teenage Cancer Trust, commented: ″It was difficult to choose with the girls showing originality in their designs and the high quality of sewing. I was impressed with the accessories and the effort made embellishing the hats with buttons, beads and ribbon.″
The final hat that is produced 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. Mike Stone, Regional Fundraising Executive (Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire) for Teenage Cancer Trust, noted: ″In the past 20 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 we provide. Teenage Cancer Trust does not receive any government funding, so we rely on donations. Partnering with 4myhead.com and BHS is a great way to raise both funds and awareness about teenage and young adult 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 pounds 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.
February 2011 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 will learn 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 the 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 first three groups of students completed their hats in February and representatives from the Teenage Cancer Trust and BHS selected a finalist from each group.
The final hat that is produced 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.
October 2010 HATS AND SCARVES COMPANY SUPPORTS TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE DESIGN COMPETITION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST HAT
4myhead.com, a South Bucks-based online shop for hats and scarves, and the Teenage Cancer Trust, are pleased to announce the launch of a special competition for Beaconsfield High School (BHS). Students at BHS will submit hat designs for teenagers who are being treated for cancer.
Jo Ashcroft, founder of 4myhead.com, said, ″We started our company three years ago with a line of hats and scarves designed specifically for women suffering hair loss as a result of cancer treatment such as chemotherapy. After introducing a hat for men last year, we look forward to working with these talented students to help develop a hat for the countless brave teens who battle cancer.″
The competition and the hat that is produced will help support the Teenage Cancer Trust, which funds and builds specialist units for young people in NHS hospitals. Teenage Cancer Trust aims to build enough units so that by 2012, every teenager in the UK will be treated in a specialist unit. The charity estimates that with the units we currently have in the UK, only half of the teenagers diagnosed with cancer are treated in dedicated, specialized settings.
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 will learn about Textiles Technology, enabling them to make informed choices for designing their hats.
″I have developed many of our designs by working closely with my clients and healthcare and wellbeing professionals,″ added Ashcroft. ″It iss exciting to be able to help young people design something for their peers.″
Beaconsfield High School is a Local Authority maintained foundation school. It is a five-form entry selective school for academically able girls. Entry to the school at eleven years is based on verbal reasoning testing and 150 girls are normally admitted each year. There is a large Sixth Form of over 300 students; there is strong competition for the limited number of external places offered each year.
The school was one of the first in the country to become a Technology Specialist College in September 1995. Whilst all areas of the curriculum are valued and celebrated, BHS enjoys the special status of being a recognised leader in Design Technology, Maths and Science.
BHS is renowned for its happy, secure and inclusive atmosphere. During their seven years at the school, girls are challenged to reach the highest academic standards and to develop their potential to the full. In addition to delivering a rigorous and varied curriculum, we aim to extend girls' horizons by providing them with a wide variety of opportunities and activities including sports, the performing arts, public speaking and debate, leadership development, community service and overseas visits.
For further information on the school, please look at their website Beaconsfield High School.
Teenage Cancer Trust. Helping young people fight cancer. We know how damaging it is to take a young person away from their normal life, their friends, their environment, and put them in a cancer ward with small children or older people. We know that young people have a much better chance of survival if they are treated by teenage cancers experts, in an environment tailored to their needs. So we are working every day to make that happen.
We don′t believe that teenagers should have to stop being teenagers, just because they have cancer. So we build specialist units in NHS hospitals which improve the quality of life and chances of survival for young people with cancer. Teenage Cancer Trust is a Registered Charity, Number 1062559.
In addition to the Teenage Cancer Trust, the following charities provide information which may be suitable for teenagers with cancer. 4myhead.com supports different cancer charities through fundraising, donations and this information page pointing to support offered by charities and commercial organisations. This page is intended to provide information only and, as such, commentary and other materials posted on our site are not intended to amount to advice on which reliance should be placed. We therefore disclaim all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on such materials by any visitor to our site, or by anyone who may be informed of any of its contents.
Youth Cancer Trust - provides free holidays and support for teenagers and young adults (14 to 30) with cancer from the UK and Ireland. Tel: 01202 763591. E:admin@yct.org.uk W:www.yct.org.uk
My name is NOT cancer (MNINC): "Helping people understand a little of what it's like to have cancer and to not be defined by it! MNINC encourages you to retain identity and sense of self, and is a cancer resource with a difference...you stand out, you're illness doesn't." www.mynameisnotcancer.com
Click4tic.org.uk is the Macmillan site for teen info on cancer. Click on TIC for more information.
The Lymphoma Association produce many leaflets on Hodgkin lymphoma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including many useful tips for coping with side effects such as hair loss. The Patient Support team can be contacted at www.lymphomas.org.uk/about/services-freephone.asp