Picture special: MacKillop Catholic College celebrates Year 12 formal in style

After a challenging two years, Year 12 graduates from MacKillop Catholic College farewelled the end of their high school journey in style at Mingara. See all the pre-formal photos at Toowoon Bay.

With two years marked by lockdowns and homeschooling, this year’s Year 12 cohort has done it tougher than any in the history of the HSC.

So when it came to finally letting their hair down the students of MacKillop Catholic College at Warnervale looked radiant when they stopped by Toowoon Bay for some pre-formal photos on Tuesday.

Abby Falzon, Chloe Benson, Taylah Beckley and Layla Davies-Hodges. Photo: Sue Graham

It was then on to Mingara Recreation Club for the official Year 12 formal, which only a couple of months ago looked like it might not be possible.

But thanks to NSW’s high double dose vaccination rate, the students were able to mark a fitting and glamorous end to their 13 years of schooling.

Year 12 class of 2021 we salute you!

Stunning. MacKillop Catholic College Year 12 graduates ready for formal at Toowoon Bay prior to celebrations at Mingara. Picture: Sue Graham

Leah Hartge and Maddison Eady.

Lucah Sturgeon and Paris Jenkins. Pictures: Sue Graham

Bianca Blackhall and Jennifer Keenan

Laila Johnston, Megan Barr, Emma Williams and Kim Highland

Charlie Prebble, Megan Barr, Laila Johnston and Ethan Sczepanski-Craig. Photo: Sue Graham

Back in black. Year 12 graduates pose for a photo.

Chloe Benson and Taylah Beckley. Pictures: Sue Graham

Pania Paea, Maddison Lady, Holly Campbell, Leah Hartge and Georgia Murray. Picture: Sue Graham

A graduate poses with friends or family at Toowoon Bay. Picture: Sue Graham

Joshua Pratt, James Bragg, Karan Katly, Jai Baird, Ben London and Cy Goodwin. Picture: Sue Graham

Charlie Baresic, Liam Sterrett, Jonas Coderoy, Thomas Horan and Nathan Van De Wakker. Picture: Sue Graham

Olivia Riley and Alyssa Palmer.

Maddsen Ryan and Nathan Van De Aakker. Pictures: Sue Graham

Layla Davies-Hodges and Keira Jordan-Miller

Harriso Sciberras and Aimee Greenfields. Pictures: Sue Graham

Pania Paer and Samara Ross.

Taleah Perrot. Pictures: Sue Graham

Year 12 graduates pose for pre-formal photos at Toowoon Bay prior to celebrations at Mingara. Picture: Sue Graham

Getting the right shot, a Year 12 graduate focuses on his phone during pre-formal photos at Toowoon Bay. Picture: Sue Graham

Tahlia Bailey, Alyssa Palmer, Keira Jordan-Miller,Jayda Ormsby and Imogen George.

Looking sharp gentlemen. MacKillop Catholic College Year 12 graduates ready for formal at Toowoon Bay prior to celebrations at Mingara. Photo: Sue Graham