Have to admit it's even more of a mystery after reading that!
I note that the proms cost money (parents refer to paying) and organised by out-of-school committees so presumably take place outside the school. Is that common?
The proms my family have gone to have always been in the school hall or gym and didn't cost except for something to wear - but maybe that's because they're in poorer areas? They always sounded like a glorified version of our school dances, anyway.
Actually my year at school decided to organise a Leaver's Ball, inspired by US proms - we had a swing band in the hall, DJ and marquee outside, buffet dinner, and about 1/3 guests were parents in order to make it affordable. Worked very well - I hear it's become a tradition.
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I note that the proms cost money (parents refer to paying) and organised by out-of-school committees so presumably take place outside the school. Is that common?
The proms my family have gone to have always been in the school hall or gym and didn't cost except for something to wear - but maybe that's because they're in poorer areas? They always sounded like a glorified version of our school dances, anyway.
Actually my year at school decided to organise a Leaver's Ball, inspired by US proms - we had a swing band in the hall, DJ and marquee outside, buffet dinner, and about 1/3 guests were parents in order to make it affordable. Worked very well - I hear it's become a tradition.