Saturday 4 September, 2021 Adelaide Convention Centre

North Terrace, Adelaide Presentees arrive: 5.30pm

Doors open: 6.30pmPresentation begins: 7.00pm

Event close: Midnight

Presentees Arrive at 5.30pmIn order to arrange the traditional annual presentee group photograph it is necessary for all presentees to be at the Adelaide Convention Centre no later than 5.30pm. Guests are not permitted in the wait-ing area with students at this time.

Cool drinks will be available for the presentees while they are waiting separately for the presentation ceremony.

Guests are asked not to enter the hall or the student foyer before 6.30pm. A large separate foyer for guests will be available.

Transport difficulties are often overcome by arrang-ing for for presentees to share taxis or a limousine. This is an economical, fun and safe way for them to travel to the Presentation Ball, leaving guests free to join them later.

Presentee Dance PracticeDuring Term 3 dance lessons commence at school, in the Studio on Wednesdays and Fridays between 3.30pm and 5.00pm. Dance lessons are compulso-ry for all presentees.

Presentees choose to attend lessons on either Wednesday or Friday, according to their out of school commitments and will be paired in that group. Presentees who find they have other com-mitments during this time, such as sport or work, should arrange to meet these obligations at other times.

Wednesday (Group A) - 3.30pm to 5.00pm Wed 21 July, Wed 28 July, Wed 4 August, Wed 11 August, Wed 18 August and Wed 25 August. Please note the final two sessions will finish at 5.30pm.

Friday (Group B) - 3.30pm - 5.00pmFri 23 July, Fri 30 July, Fri 6 August, Fri 13 August, Fri 20 August and Fri 27 August. Please note the final two sessions will finish at 5.30pm.

PhotographyEvent Photography is the official photographer of this event and will take a selection of professional images of presentees with their guests and friends.

Photographs will be available after the Ball and can be purchased directly from Event Photography.

Guests are welcome to take photographs of their own students during the event for personal use.

Adult Dance PracticeDance lessons are offered for interested adults who will also be attending the ball on Friday 20 August and Friday 27 August between 7.00pm and 9.00pm in the Studio.

All adults are welcome to attend either or both of these practices. Please bring a gold coin donation for our volunteer dance teacher.

** Details in this booklet are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change at short notice. Students will be notified of any changes at school and parents will be notified through an EdSmart notificaiton. **

For further information, please contact Head of Wellbeing, Ms Vickie Lesterby email at lestervi@trinity.sa.edu.au or telephone 8522 0602.

About the Presentation BallThe Year 11 Presentation Ball is the much loved annual Trinity tradition when Year 11 students are introduced to the community as young adults. The first Presentation Ball was held in 1988 and has occured every year since then. Presentees and other guests enjoy a two course meal (main and dessert) as well as dancing.

While the Presentation Ball is not a compulsory event on the Trinity College calendar it is always a memorable and very enjoyable occasion for all who attend. In previous years, even students who may have felt an event of this type is not something that would generally be of interest to them, have reported “they had a ball” and are exceptionally glad they chose to attend!

Presentation Ball EtiquetteThe Presentation Ball is foremost a social occasion however, all Trinity College students in attendance are expected to maintain appropriate behavioural standards at all times. The festivities conclude at midnight and the venue will then be vacated. Trinity College’s responsibility for the students’ welfare ceases at this time.

In previous years (on occasion) some presentees have gone on to attend after ball parties. These functions are in no way connected to Trinity College. It is important that such parties are well supervised and parents should feel comfortable contacting the parents of a prospective host to confirm that there will be adequate supervision by responsible adults.

We also suggest host adults inform local police to provide patrols in the area to safeguard against gate crashers. Experience has shown that the most successful after ball gatherings have been small affairs with close friendship groups and no alcohol consumed, rather than a large all-in events.

Ticket InformationAll tickets $110.00 eachTickets are sold from Central Administration and all presentees and guests must purchase a ticket to attend. Tickets can be purchased individually or in groups (tables of ten). At the time of purchase you will be able to view a seating plan of the room. The seating plan will also be available to view on the College website. Tickets go on sale in Week 2 of Term 3 and close one week prior to the event. Please ensure any dietary requirements are recorded at the time of ticket purchase. Requests to accommodate specific dietary needs at the event will be declined. This event is for presentees, adults and students in Year 8 and above only. Please contact Ms Vickie Lester if this will cause difficulites for you.

Students wishing to attend but who are are expe-riencing financial diffficulties should contact Ms Vickie Lester in confidence.

* Ticket price covers the cost of venue, AV hire, enter-tainment, catering (including soft drinks) and access to a video of proceedings for download.

All presentees are permitted to select their own formal outfit for this occasion following these dress code requirements:

Dress• A formal full length dress appropriate for a

formal occasion. • Give careful consideration to the cut, fabric and

style of your dress, this is a formal event for young adults.

• Don’t spend a large sum of money. Elegant and fashionable formal attire can be hired at a frac-tion of the cost of purchasing an outfit or you could consult a dressmaker or borrow a dress from a student who attended in a previous year.

• Hair can be worn down and jewellery can also be worn.

• Shoes of a formal style that allow comfort and freedom of movement. Remember you’ll be on your feet most of the evening.

• No sneakers to be worn.

Suit• A suit of your choice in a style and colour that is

appropriate for a formal occasion.• The suit can be single breast or double breast, with

tails or no tails and include a vest.• Colour must be suitable to the formal occasion.• Pants must be fitted to the ankles and socks must

be worn.• Tie, cravat, bow tie or pocket square, buttonhole

flower are all acceptable and you can accessorise with a top hat, gloves or cummerbund.

• Hair can be worn down and jewellery can also be worn.

• Shoes must be formal. However, if you have no other option, polished school shoes are a good substitute.

• No sneakers to be worn.

If you have any queries about your clothing choices or need support sourcing an outfit for this event, please discuss your options with the Head of Wellbeing, Ms Vickie Lester.

Guest AttireFormal attire suitable for a black tie event. No denim please.

Presentee PartnersPresentees are partnered according to height (shortest to tallest). This is fair to all students and ensures that everyone has a partner of an appro-priate height for formal dancing. Students have the option to be lead dancer or the follower. It is tradi-tional for the male dancer to be the lead.

Presentees are required to be presented with their allocated partner and dance the first and last dance together. For all other dances, presentees are free to dance with a partner of their choice. All presen-tees are expected to treat their allocated partners with respect and courtesy. Presentees may choose to buy their partners a small gift such as a corsage, button hole or box of chocolates. Whether or not gifts are exchanged is left to the individual presen-tees’ discretion, there is no obligation.

Cultural DressStudents are invited to wear the national dress of their heritage. For example a kilt, sari or jellabiya.