School may be out but the uniforms are still on: LUCY MANLEY goes to Surfers Paradise for schoolgirls’ week and discovers a risqué fashion trend that will make headteachers cry

Thousands of teenagers packed the Gold Coast on the first night of Schoolboy Week celebrations after the end of final exams.

But while they left school behind for the last time, the same cannot be said for their school uniforms.

Dozens of former pupils were still proudly wearing their one-time school uniforms when they arrived at Surfers Paradise on Saturday night, but only after being given a decidedly risque makeover before a whirlwind week of partying.

One new student at Assisi Catholic College in Upper Coomer, Ellie Sullivan, joked that the provocative hairstyles she sported on her old uniform would not go down well with her school or her saviour.

“Jesus wouldn’t approve of what we did to our uniforms,” ​​she laughed.

Former classmate Scarlett Tattersall agreed, but added: “We were good Catholic schoolgirls… but as long as it’s school, we can do what we want!”

Eva Pendelbui, who until about 48 hours ago was a student at Tamborine Mountain Public High School, said her former principal would not be impressed, but of course that was half the fun.

“Our teachers would say, ‘Girls pull up your skirts!’ she said.

“This is very strict for a public school, (our changes) will mean immediate expulsion!”

However, not everyone believed that the “sexy” changes would offend their former teachers.

A group of recent graduates from an Ipswich girls’ school said their former teachers would be proud to have their clothes back.

“Our teachers will love what we’ve done with our uniform – it’s a progressive school that embraces it,” said one of the girls.

“As long as we take care of each other, that’s what matters.”

The outfit overhaul comes days after students at an elite private school in Brisbane sparked outrage by posting sexy images of themselves on social media during a wild night out.

Students at the exclusive All Hallows School in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley attracted some unwanted attention at a party on Thursday night.

Videos and images posted online allegedly showed the girls engaging in a series of lewd acts, including pretending to bite and lick another student’s bottom, while one girl’s underwear was emblazoned with the words “Catholic Whore!”

Other videos show students in compromising positions on their knees miming sex acts, which one shocked parent described as “promiscuous sex” and “absolutely humiliating”.

The widely shared videos also show students brandishing liquor and nearly empty wine bottles as they rub against each other.

The videos and images show students dressed in revealing outfits made from cut-up school uniforms.

Saturday night’s festivities continued late into the night as teenagers flocked to the beach for a dance party.

Revelers have been asked to keep an eye on their friends and keep safety in mind as they take part in the action-packed event.

Volunteers from Safer Schoolies and Red Frogs attended registration and were seen patrolling the most popular areas.

Pop-up tents will be set up each night to assist any partygoers who may need medical attention.