Dreams do come true

Graduation December 2017

“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves,” – William Shakespeare

The Academy’s Educators and leading industry personalities were present for the magnificence that is the French Graduation Ceremony: the festivities held within the beautiful Sheraton Grand Mirage celebrating the achievements of those who had completed a number of qualifications in Beauty, including the flagship Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

This was a chance to honour the accomplishments of those who had worked so diligently to achieve their dreams, to shine a deserved spotlight on their perseverance as they stand on the cusp of entering the professional beauty industry. Accompanied by colleagues, friends and family, the graduates of 2017 enjoyed a lavish evening of dancing, dinner and laughter. Dressed fit for a ball, the students radiated undeniable charm and poise, the embodiment of everything the French strives to epitomise.

We have an inside peek to share:

When: December 17th 2017

Venue: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Theme: Summer Night Party – regal and refined.

Mood: Exuberant, Joyous, Radiant, Euphoric

They celebrated: The incredible accomplishment of completing qualifications in beauty, of the perseverance, talent, positive attitude and creativity required to achieve such a fantastic result. Special moments included the fantastic balloon confetti pop!

They wore:  incredible dresses and fitted suits, gossamer-like ball gowns and to no one’s surprise, flawless makeup!

They won: A myriad of exclusive prizes were available for the top academic students of the Academy who excelled in their studies. These included $1000 worth of MAC Cosmetics, 6 months Personalised Skin Care at The French Medi-Spa and 2 weeks internship with industry legend, official nail expert for of Channel Australia and one of nation’s leading beauty artisans Jocelyn Petroni.

They ate:

ENTRÉE

Grilled Chicken Fillet, Roasted Pumpkin and Almond
Ravioli, Parsley Pesto and Beetroot Reduction.

MAIN

Roasted Barramundi with Potato and Artichoke Rosti,
Braised Fennel, Seasoned Greens

Or

Roasted Beef Fillet with Stilton Gratinated Potato, Honey
Glazed Baby Carrots and Swiss Browns, and Truffle Jus

DESSERT

Mango and Toasted Coconut Baked Cheesecake,
Lime Gel

They won: A myriad of exclusive prizes were available for the top academic students of the Academy who excelled in their studies. These included $1000 worth of MAC Cosmetics, 6 months Personalised Skin Care at The French Medi-Spa and 2 weeks internship with industry legend, official nail expert for of Channel Australia and one of nation’s leading beauty artisans Jocelyn Petroni.

Award Winners
Top of Class
Salon Classics: Chloe Midson
Design & Apply Makeup: Brittany Lippiatt
Holistic Spa Therapies: Roberta-Jane Alexandra
Facials: Robyn Connor
Client Care & Retail Management: Alana Smith 

Major Awards
Makeup Artist of the Year: Theresa Gracia Henley
Service Excellence Mastery: Kara Te Awhitu 

Principals List of Excellence
Kylie Maiden
Robyn Connor
Brooke Taylor
Emerald Golightly
Chloe Midson
Kara Te Awhitu
Alana Smith

Valedictorian
Graduate Certificate in IPL & Laser: Samantha Jary
Advanced Diploma of Dermal Science & Therapies: Makaylah Rogers
Diploma of Beauty Therapy: Emerald Golightly

Photography: Cassandra Ladru