They had a ball

For Year 13 students, 2020 wasn’t quite the final year of school they had planned. COVID-19 caused a string of cancellations of muchanticipated leadership, sporting and arts opportunities – including the Dio Ball. Disappointment became a way of life for this cohort, so it was a huge relief to the Old Girls’ League and to every Dio Year 13 girl that the Graduation Ball could go ahead.

The final event of their time at Dio was held at the Cordis Hotel on Saturday 12 December (revised due to a rescheduling of NCEA exams). The Old Girls’ League Grad Ball organising committee, led by Tania Fairgray and Emma Cleary, wanted to make this event really special for the girls and their families – and they did not disappoint!

Old Girls’ League President Jenny Spillane welcomed the girls and their guests before Year 13 Dean Tracey Cusdin shared some humorous and heartfelt memories from the previous six years. Together with Principal Heather McRae, she then presented each girl with her graduation scroll. The fatherdaughter dance was to Dancing in the Moonlight, an all-ages favourite performed by the excellent Velvet Tones who had the dance floor packed all night.

The Diocesan Old Girls’ League now welcomes another 170 Old Girls and wishes the Class of 2020 all the best for their future.

To view and order photos of the 2020 Graduation Ball, visit cactusphotography.co.nz