“That was lit!”, “Had a ball!”, “Best fun ever” and much gratitude and thanks were expressed from students on the completion of the formal on Friday night the 6^th of May. Students were excited at the opportunity of participating in their senior formal which was represented by Year Eleven students and Year Twelve students (who could bring a plus one). With over 260 beautifully attired young people in attendance, the atmosphere was sophisticated and vibrant, with the JSC sprung floor bouncing rhythmically in unison with the thumping music provided by B and L entertainment solutions and student’s dancing.

This was a welcomed opportunity for students to interact in a social capacity, strengthening relationships and creating memorable school moments. We applaud all students for the way they contributed in making this event such a safe and joyous occasion for all present.

Special thanks go to Karen Hocking, Dave Myers and the wellbeing team and leadership team for their organisation and commitment to ensuring the successful orchestration of the event.

Special thanks also go to Anne Griffin who dedicates her time and expertise in providing and taking all professional photos for the evening and making these available to students and families to remember and share this occasion.

Thank you also to the maintenance team for sourcing, laying and removing the suitable and protective carpet for the JSC floor. This is a mighty effort which we are all grateful for.

I also sincerely thank the outstanding representation of staff who attended the event, without their presence these events could not proceed. We acknowledge this, particularly being at the end of the week, where energy levels can be depleted. These events allow staff to interact with our students and build relationships with them outside of a classroom environment, particularly with a sense of pride as at this occasion.

Many thanks to Tiarna Parry who headed up an exceptional, enthusiastic and diligent Formal Committee, ensuring an effective and decorative setup, a great backdrop for individual photos, breakout spaces for smaller group interactions, in addition to dance floor space.

It is the collective collaboration of all involved and the wonderful representation of our students at this event that we celebrate as a Damascus community and are extremely proud of.

Yours in wellbeing,

Dan Jans and Hannah Keating.

Acting Assistant Principals- Student Wellbeing.