What Is Matric Dance? 

Also known as Matric Farewell, when grade 12 (last year of high school) learners have one final formal function, often followed by parties, underage drinking, and bad decisions. Each school usually has its dance, and pupils usually come on a date and wear expensive suits and dresses. Americans would call it prom

Please Note: This may not be appropriate for some cultures and beliefs, due to kids’ bad choices during this day.