PHOTOS: Bournemouth Collegiate School year 11 prom

Hamish Bailey

25 May 2024 at 6:43 am·1-min read

A PINK Cadillac, motorbikes and fancy frocks were on show at Bournemouth Collegiate School prom.

Year 11 students celebrated the end of their GCSEs with a celebration at The Queens Hotel in Bournemouth.

Students rocked their finest full-length dresses and dapper suits for the special occasion.

The Daily Echo was there to capture students arriving on Friday, May 24.

The event marked the start of prom season which will see schools across the area celebrating the end of year 11 and year 13 in style.

Once again, the Daily Echo will be bringing you images from a number of events over the coming weeks.

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