celebration ONE FINAL

On Saturday 3 December 2022, 137 Dio graduates and their families gathered at the Cordis Hotel for the last event of their school lives, the Diocesan Graduation Ball. Unfortunately, COVID kept a few graduates away, but those who attended enjoyed a night they’ll long remember.

The event kicked off with pre-dinner drinks and photographs. Our thanks again to Cactus Photography for beautifully capturing everyone on this special evening.

At 7pm, the doors to the ballroom opened revealing an elegant palette of silver and white, and an eye-catching balloon arch on the stage. Penny Tucker, President of the Diocesan Alumnae Association, welcomed the graduates and Margaret van Meeuwen, the MC for the night, expertly guided the evening’s proceedings and delivered her own warm message to the girls. Principal Heather McRae then presented each graduate with a scroll as they crossed the stage and became Diocesan alumnae

The first dance was to Elton John’s Tiny Dancer, and as always, the Velvet Tones had everyone boogeying into the night.

A heartfelt thank-you to Emma Cleary and Tania Fairgray, who once again organised an unforgettable Grad Ball. Their daughters, Isabella and Ella, graduated in 2022, making this event extra special and the final Grad Ball Tania and Emma will organise. Emma has helped plan the ball since 2014 and Tania since 2018.

To view and order photos of the 2022 Diocesan Graduation Ball, visit cactusphotography.co.nz