The matriculants of Penryn College were whisked away to Midnight in Paris during their matric farewell on Saturday evening.

The event was held at Whispering Thorns and tables were decorated with tiny Eiffel Towers and candles to add to the atmosphere.

The matrics did not disappoint the crowds awaiting their arrival, and looked glamorous as they strutted down the carpet.

ALSO READ: GALLERY – Miss and Mister Deaf World and Europe and Asia crowning

At the end of the runway, college head Albert Pienaar and his wife Riana greeted each matric and their partner.

“My night in Paris was more then I imagined it to be! Everybody looked stunning and the teachers really added to making our night one to remember, by joining us on the dance floor. I could not have asked for a better way to finish off my matric year with the class of 2019,” Ashleigh Smyth said.

Vidaan Singh agreed with her wholeheartedly.

“The matric dance is definitely one of the highlights of our school career. A lot of effort goes into ensuring that you make an impressionable appearance on the red carpet, which was only complimented by the glamour of the event.

ALSO READ: VIDEO: Parenting expectations vs reality

The work done by the grade 11 students to ensure that the dance was a success is truly appreciated. We can only thank them for their hard work and dedication. The sense of belonging and warmth among us was amplified by the spectacular organization of the event.”

Photos: Hennie Homann.