In pictures: Townsville Grammar School Year 12 formal
Townsville Grammar School’s Year 12 students made a grand entrance as they stepped out in style for their formal send-off, kicking off the high school formal season for the class of 2024. See the gallery.
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Townsville Grammar School’s Year 12 students made a striking impression as they stepped out in style for their formal send-off.
The elegant event marked the official start of the high school formal season for the class of 2024, with many more celebrations set to take place across Townsville in the coming months.
Graduating students arrived at the school in a stunning procession of luxury and vintage cars, greeted by the cheers of hundreds of family members, friends, and fellow students as they walked the red carpet.
This event symbolizes the conclusion of a significant chapter in their lives as they prepare to embark on new adventures beyond the school gates.
It serves as a celebration of six years of hard work and dedication, marking both the end of one journey and the beginning of another exciting phase in their lives.
Originally published as In pictures: Townsville Grammar School Year 12 formal
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