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Year 11 leavers' proms

Year 11 started to organise a leavers' prom in 2003, coinciding with the arrival of Jon Steel as Head of Upper School. The first event was held in the school hall on Tuesday 13 May, when most of Year 11 attended. The night was efficiently organised by Nikki Freer, Sophie G., Daniel Bulmer and John Hodgson - the Head Boy and girl team. During the early years of the event, they took place in early May, just before study leave was granted and before most of the main exams were scheduled. In later years the rules changed, there was no study leave, and students stayed at school until exams were over, then had their prom night.

The events started with the arrivals - all kinds of vehicles dropped off their charges, ranging from limousines, to giant tractors, to horse and carriage, to double decker bus, to vintage cars and more. Many friends and relatives gathered to watch these entrances, and many photographs were taken outside before entering the hall for the disco. I think it is a surprising fact that rainy nights were very rare, if indeed they ever occured.

The events stayed in the school hall every year - the choice of the students - until later on. I am not sure of the year they moved to an outside venue.

Year 11 Last Day

There were also special events on the last official day of school for Year 11, usually just before the half term break. Photos are available on a separate page.