Looking resplendent are the girls of Roncalli College's year 13.
Ready for a night at the races are (from left) Jordan Thorstensen, Marian Pintar (at back), Rebecca Crawford, Ella Jones, Louise Blackler and Rachel Richards of Roncalli College.
Matthew Milne (left) of Roncalli College took the minimalist approach while Simon Bunckenburg opted for the 007 factor.
Year 12 of Mountainview High School can look forward to doing it all again next year
Doing their best boy band pose are (from left) Jesse Gaffney, Matt Rennie, Rajesh Depak, Cody Wood, Daniel Talbolt, and Chris Hyde of Mountainview High School.
Karina Gardner and Go Kato of Mountainview High School.
Enjoying the ball are Mountainview High School teachers (from left) Tanya Sapwell, Rowan Milburn, Sheree Campbell, and Phil McGregor.
Cold and rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm of ball-goers at Roncalli College's ‘‘Race Day'' ball.
Unique among South Canterbury high school balls for its sit-down dinner, the event attracted 235 year 12 and 13 pupils. Arriving by house bus, sulky, a husky-pulled sled, and even a mini-wagon train pulled by a lawnmower, they arrived at the Landing Service Building to find it decked out in hats and costume props supplied by the South Canterbury Drama League.
Meanwhile, the theme for Mountainview High School's year 12 and 13 ball was "White Christmas", complete with snowflakes, a Christmas tree and plenty of frostcloth for that snow-covered look.