Year 12 News

2025 Mocktail

Year 12 students are very excited about the annual Mocktail event which will be held at the MECC this Friday night, 14 March 2025. The Mocktail function is a wonderful event that has operated in Mackay for the last 32 years with approximately 1000 local Year 12 students attending. This is a unique, interschool event for Year 12 students from local schools, spanning from Bowen to Sarina, in the form of an alcohol and drug free dance party. Professional DJs provide music throughout the evening while a special entertainment feature is the Talent Competition where schools compete for the best act.

Snack foods (sliders, hot dogs, chips, etc.) and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase from the MECC. Please note that the MECC accepts Card Only, no cash.

A Storage Room will operate for students to place their valuables (bags, shoes, phones, etc.) at a cost of $5.

Professional Photographer, Photos by Nell, will provide individual and group photos for those who wish to purchase special memories of this event.

Teacher supervisors from each school will be present inside the venue throughout the night and security guards will be present both inside and outside the venue providing a safe environment for all patrons.

Special Information to note about the Mocktail:

• Dress: Semi-formal clothing with appropriate footwear. 
• Time: 7 pm to 11 pm
• WH&S: No bare feet allowed for any reason e.g. blisters from new shoes (so ladies, it is advisable to bring a second, sensible pair of shoes for dancing).
• The MECC is a public building and therefore smoking and vaping are banned inside the venue according to Queensland Smoking Laws.
• Although the MECC is a licenced venue, this event is a non-alcoholic event.  It is an offence to bring your own alcohol onto a licenced premise and anyone who does so is open to charges against the Qld Liquor Act.
• A Lock-out system will be in place i.e. once a student leaves the venue, they are not allowed back in the venue. If leaving the venue early, students will be asked to fill out Early Departure information.
• Inappropriate behaviour is not tolerated and may result in parents being called and asked to collect their student.

Each year, profits from the Mocktail go to local schools, local youth programs and youth charities.

James Newton - Dean of Students (Year 12)