School uniforms and exam stress gave way to gorgeous gowns and sharp suits for Kooringal’s class of 2018 as they celebrated their formal in style.

Some opted for cutting-edge fashion while others adopted a classic look, but they all wore relief on their faces after the hectic pressure of the all-consuming HSC exams.

The event was one of several the pupils will experience in the coming weeks as the curtain comes down on their student careers and was a great chance to relax and socialise before the HSC results are released.

The Daily Advertiser photographer Emma Hillier was at Victory Memorial Gardens on Tuesday afternoon to capture the fabulous fashions.