PHOTOS: Stunning styles at Calen graduation dinner
Year 12 students from Calen District College said farewell to high school days at a dinner celebrating the seniors. Check out the gallery.
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60+ FACES: Glitz and glamour on show for Mackay Christian College formal
Sequins, brilliant hues and fine suits were all on show at Mackay Christian College’s Year 12 formal. SEE THE PHOTOS
GALLERY: All class for Carlisle’s Year 12 formal celebrations
The graduating students at Carlisle Adventist College were dazzling as they celebrated finishing 13 years of schooling at Mackay Surf Club. SEE THE PHOTOS
90+ FACES: Glitz and glamour at Proserpine State High’s senior formal
Proserpine State High School students showed out in force for their senior formal overlooking the sea at the beautiful Shute Harbour Marine Terminal.
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