ALMOST 200 Year 11 students got together for an evening of glitz and glamour as they bid a "Bond" farewell to secondary education.
The Casino Royale-themed leavers' prom, held at Tabor Academy, in Braintree, saw students don James Bond-style dinner suits and dainty dresses before making a grand entrance in a vast array of vehicles, from a series of miniature bicycles to a massive tractor.
Matthew Clarke, 16, a former member of Tabor's Student Leadership Team, said: "The prom was something that I'll never forget. Being with your friends and dancing the night away was truly magical and could never be replaced."
A Hollywood-style entrance led Tabor's Alumni to the school hall, which had been transformed into a mini Las Vegas for the send-off party.
Treated to a performance from former X Factor contestants Brick City, students also posed for photographs on the red carpet.
Chris Bowler, acting principal and director of academies at Lilac Sky Schools, said: "The students made a real effort to dress up. Staff had worked hard to make sure that the hall was transformed into a prom venue and there was even a massive chocolate fountain.
"I thought it was a brilliant event and I was very proud of all the students."
