23 June 17, 2015 Mahurangi Matters school ballfeature

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A nervous excitement is descending on Mahurangi high schools as this year’s ball season approaches.The Mahurangi College Ball is on August 1, with the theme Nuit de Lumieres (a night of light).Year 13 dean Marilyn Newlove has been a teacher at the school for 38 years and has been helping organise school balls for over 20 years. In that time the ball has gone from a small affair, held in the school hall decorated by students, to this year’s extravaganza at the Crown Plaza in Auckland, decorated by a hired professional.“It’s got bigger and bigger every year. It’s always different but every year has been absolutely fantastic and a highlight for the students. I couldn’t pick a favourite year,” she says.“The students have always taken it seriously and have gone to great lengths with their attire, but now the boys are dressing a lot more formally and are spending more on a full suit.”The ball has been held at North Harbour Stadium for the past two years, but the head and deputy boy and girl decided on a new venue this year.“We’ve had it at Ascension and at The Stables in the past, but now there isn’t a venue in Mahurangi that’s big enough. The students liked the decor of the Crown Plaza.”About 220 students will attend the ball, which will be a sit-down three-course meal followed by dancing.Traditionally, they have had a band playing, but the school has hired a DJ recently as live bands have become too expensive. The dance is always started

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by a formal choreographed dance by the school’s prefects. All of the students will be taken to and from the venue by bus. Tickets to the formal cost $120.The Rodney College Ball is on July 25 at the Wellsford Community Centre. This year’s theme is Arabian Knights. About 200 people are expected to attend.College gateway programme coordinator Colleen Wright says the theme should provide a colourful change from last year’s Winter Wonderland.“We go all out with decorations. Last year we had big trees in the entrance way to the hall and we decorate the entire hall.”There will be a DJ playing and a themed supper with kebabs and samosas served by Year 10 students.The Otamatea High School Ball is on July 17 with the theme Willy Wonka.

Veteran school ball organiser, Marilyn Newlove’s efforts are appreciated.