Forget the limo: Trolley rolls up for school ball

WHEELY GOOD NIGHT: Abbie Bunting and Sioeli Tuitufu roll up in a customised shopping trolley for the Timaru Girls High school ball.

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Ball gown: $300. Strappy stilettoes: $100. Arriving to your school ball in a supermarket trolley: priceless.

The Timaru Girls High School ball, held on Saturday night, saw students' imaginations stretched as they sought alternative modes of transport to arrive at the event.

Tinsel-decorated supermarket trollies, tractors, old buses, a classic fire truck and some couches on the back of a ute were just some of the ways ball-goers arrived at the school's social event of the year.

Head of the ball committee Rebecca Shackleton said this year's ball had seen some particularly interesting arrival techniques.

"There were some really, really good forms of transport this year especially the girls who came in the trolley," she said.

According to the 17-year-old, arriving in something "a bit different" made a point of difference for the evening.

"Everyone gets dresses and shoes and it's nice to be able to arrive in something that's different from everyone else and make a real entrance."

Rebecca said the forms of arrival became more and more interesting each year.

The ball had been about two months in the making and had been well supported by teachers and staff as well.

Year 13 dean Suzanne White said more than 300 packed the Nora Dickie Hall for the ball which had a 'runway glamour' theme.

The ball was open to year 12 and 13 students at the school and was enjoyed by all, she said.

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Johnny   #5   05:26 pm Jan 28 2009

0h shut up people i think it was a good idea and they wern't stolen either so grow up

Martin   #4   05:26 pm Jan 28 2009

Bet the local supermarkets are pleased that the stolen trolleys have been put to good use!! Yeah Right

Claire   #3   05:26 pm Jan 28 2009

Timaru Boys High last year had a couple arrive by helicopter. That was cool

Maggie   #2   05:26 pm Jan 28 2009

I think it's rather tacky - also, I dont fancy putting my shopping in the same place where someone's butt has been.

darrin   #1   05:26 pm Jan 28 2009

Will they be dropping out of the sky in parachutes next to their ball?

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