It’s the night that every student looks forward to, and after six long and at times gruelling years, the Eden Marine High School class of 2014 had their moment in the spotlight on Thursday.
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A group of 70 glittering girls and dashing gentlemen were joined by 200 parents and guests at the Oaklands Events Centre in Pambula for the year 12 formal, as graduates marked the end of their schooling.
Guests enjoyed a three-course meal for dinner, with cakes and cupcakes supplied by Sandy Huff for dessert, before live performances from the year 12 music class and speeches rounded out the evening.
Each table was decorated with native flowers, picked from staff members’ gardens and put together by the year 12 teachers.
“It’s the culmination of all their hard work over the last six years – a well-earned celebration,” year adviser Corinna Collins said.
“They all looked great in their dresses and suits, and everything went really well.”
Often one of the more subdued parts of a formal evening, Ms Collins said the speeches were a highlight.
“Gerry [Sheehan] and I spoke about a few of the lighter moments from their schooling, which everyone got a laugh from,” she said.
“All the students were presented with an award, and the group also gave each of the year 12 teachers a gift to say thanks.
“I’d also like to thank Wild Rye for their bread, and Rocky Hall Wines for their gift.”
The formal comes less than a fortnight after the end of the gruelling HSC exams.
Students will receive their results next month, and Ms Collins said she is confident that the students will be rewarded for their outstanding efforts.
“The kids who put in the hard work will get the results they deserve,” she said.
“We’re encouraging them all to ring us with their ATARs when they get them, because we as a school don’t get that information and we’d love to know how everyone went.”
