As the glittery dresses, high heels and smart tuxedos came waltzing over to the marquee, everyone could see that this year’s Summer Ball was going to be a fantastic evening! On Friday, 2nd July, Sixth Formers celebrated the start of the summer and the end of exams on St Boniface Lawn. The marquee was decorated to perfection, all to do with the theme Beach Ball. Carefully painted ice-creams and ‘bucket and spade’ table decorations helped raise the exciting atmosphere of the night. The Sixth Formers showed off their moves on the dance floor as the incredible band ‘Penfold’ played. Catering staff had prepared a truly amazing selection of foods, ranging from a hog roast to Hawaiian style prawns, and the puddings were certainly very popular with the students and many of the staff, who seemed to stack their plates to the max!

Sticking to this Beach Ball theme, the mannequin cut-outs proved to be a success, with comedic photos being taken with the heads of smiling students. A casino also took the Ball to a whole new level as the guys, and many of the girls, gambled the night away, with fake money (of course)!

The night finished far too quickly as always, with everyone left thoroughly looking forward to next year. Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Mrs Nurdin, deserves a special mention for all her hard work in organising this spectacular evening. It could not have gone ahead without her, and we thank her for making it such a special occasion.