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Fairy tale ending

30/04/2008

YEAR 12 students made the most of their last day at school last week ditching uniforms in favour of fancy dress.
The Mail visited Emerald Secondary College, Monbulk College and Ferntree Gully College to document the day that marks almost the end of 13 years of formal education for most students.

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