School Formal Venues in Dundas Valley

Choosing the Right School Formal Venue

Year 12 arrivals look their best on the lawns of a Victorian mansion, and Lauriston House gives a school formal that entrance. The heritage-listed house on Marsden Road in Dundas Valley dates from the 1880s and hosts one event at a time.

A year group of up to 200 can sit down to dinner in the reception room; a cocktail-style night stretches to about 350.

Inside the formal package:

Entertainment: a DJ, with the lighting and sound to match.
Speeches and awards: a projector, screen, lectern and roving microphone.
Dinner: three courses, served alternately to the tables.
Soft drinks: unlimited, brought to each table.
Dancing: a white starlight dance floor beneath the chandeliers.

Students who eat vegetarian, gluten-free or diabetic get meals from the in-house kitchen at no extra cost, and pricing comes with the formal pack on request.

Landscaped gardens with a fountain and gazebo make a setting for group photos as students arrive.
The outdoor terrace overlooks the grounds.
The foyer and powder room give students somewhere to gather and freshen up.
Plenty of on-site parking helps parents on drop-off and pick-up.

Teachers and supervision

One event at a time means the school has the house to itself, with no other functions in the building.
The lectern and roving microphone let teachers run the formal awards.
Seating for 200 leaves room for staff to sit with the year group.
Ask for the formal pack for pricing and the full inclusions.

Common Questions About School Formal Venues

How many students can a formal at Lauriston House take?

Two hundred seated, which leaves space for teachers at the tables, or around 350 in a standing format.

What AV comes with a school formal booking?

Formal bookings include a projector, screen, lectern and roving microphone, and a DJ runs the music with lighting and sound.

Will other groups be at the venue on formal night?

No, Lauriston House takes one event at a time.

Can students with dietary needs be catered for?

Yes, and there's no surcharge for the special meals.