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MADE IT: Hudson matrics recall the years past and look forward to a bright future during their valedictory service recently.

SWEET GOODBYE: Merrifield College bade farewell to the Class of 2016 recently with a moving ceremony for the matrics. Grade 12 pupil Emma Theart is given a hug by younger pupils.

LAST ROUND: Beaconhurst matrics enjoy coffee together at their valedictory breakfast held before their ceremony recently. Pupils, from left, are Mushfeekah Karriem, Jamie-Lee Links, Sadia Bello, Inga Mfaka, Mignon Garz, Renee Jonker and Sa'diyah Soloman.

HEAD CREW: Grens head prefects and additional members of the executive pose for a photo beside the flags at their valedictory. The prefects are, from left, Ingrid Hauptfleisch, Lisa Smit, Mieke Hollander (deputy head girl), Lindy Bessinger (head girl), Markus Greyling (head boy), Geoffrey Ross (deputy head boy) and Alicia Bartiel.

GOING FORWARD: Cambridge High School headboy Ethan Bessenger signs the school's bible during the matric valedictory service held recently.