Children from one end of the country to the other let their hair down (or up) last week for Wig Wednesday, in support of the Child Cancer Foundation.
But for Kaitaia Abundant Life School it was a poignant occasion, and one that was very well supported.
"It was particularly special for us, in memory of student Santina Manuel, who moved to glory in 2016," Principal Mark Tan said.
"Normal mufti days raise a couple of hundred dollars, but the students were determined to make this day count, and set themselves the goal of raising over $500. And they smashed it, raising closer to $600.
"Yes, a fun theme but with an intentional purpose, and stoked to send these funds through to those who need it."