OVER 200 Year 11 students from St John’s Marlborough celebrated finishing their exams in style last Friday. Undeterred by the only rain seen in Marlborough for weeks they arrived at school for their prom in a dazzling array of vehicles from an ambulance to vintage camper vans; horse drawn carriages to Harley Davidsons.

Martin Cook, director of logistics for St John’s, who masterminded the arrival schedule with help from sixth formers said, "A dramatic entrance to the Prom is a big part of the event, I never cease to be amazed by the resourcefulness of our students in securing such varied modes of transport. This year we were slightly challenged by the arrival of an articulated lorry and, of course, we had the usual vintage car breakdowns but everyone got there on time."

A large crowd of proud parents and onlookers were waiting at the top of the drive to admire the elegant dresses and smart suits. Long dresses in a myriad of colours seemed to be the favoured option this year and the boys were almost unrecognisably smart in their suits.

One parent said: “They all look so sophisticated and grown up it’s hard to believe that these are the same children who were still in school uniform only a few weeks ago.”

Students headed up the red carpet into school where the atrium and theatre had been transformed for the evening. There was a magic selfie mirror, chocolate fountain, popcorn machine, party food, unlimited pick’n’mix and dancing; lots of dancing.

Awards were given out in a number of categories including; Best Couple, Best Bromance and Biggest Drama Queen. Josie Beer was voted Prom Queen and Blake Kent Prom King. One student said: "It was a great evening, all the teachers dressed up; they looked amazing; half way through the evening they came round giving out survivors goodie bags which was really lovely.”