By Grace Jones | posted on December 8, 2018
STUDENTS at Mount Lockyer Primary School had fun comparing the impressive facial hair of their teachers throughout Movember, as a group of nine educators raised money for charity.
Year Five teacher Mark Coppack was the proud owner of a horseshoe moustache and the wrangler of the other fundraisers.
“I did it last year at a previous school,” he said while thoughtfully stroking his magnificent mo.
“I spoke to the guys and got them on board this year to raise money for men’s mental health.
“It’s something I’m really passionate about.”
Mr Coppack said the whole event was a great way to have some fun and raise money for a worthy cause.
“It’s a bit of fun and great to see how everyone looks,” he said.
“We definitely had lots of comments and the students liked to compare the teachers.”
Mr Coppack said out of the range of men bearing a majestic mo, there was one standout to the crowd.
“Dan Van Mens is the school’s gardener and definitely had the best moustache,” he quipped.
“He was a bit unsure at the start but it grew in quite nicely.”
At the last tally The Magnificent Moustaches of Mount Lockyer had raised $2416 for the Movember Foundation.
“We’ve easily surpassed our goal and it’s just fantastic,” Mr Coppack said.
