Students from Leeton Public School, Leeton High School, Gralee School and Parkview Public School were among the 5700 others from across the state for the huge event, which took place in Sydney late last week and the weekend. 

Staged at Qudos Bank Arena at Sydney's Olympic Park in four thrilling performances, the 34th Schools Spectacular was a triumph, according to executive producer Jane Simmons. 

"Schools Spectacular this year was absolutely wonderful," she said.

"It was our biggest show ever.

"Our expectations were high and everyone hit the mark."

This year's Schools Spectacular again traversed the broad spectrum of entertainment from dramatic ballet accompanied by the 80-piece symphony orchestra and 2700-voice choir through musical theatre to bouncy hip-hop and pop tunes.

At times the arena stage is flood by swirling colourful student performers then switches to a single vocalist enchanting the audience with her powerful voice.

Leeton High had several performers featuring in coveted spots in dance ensembles, each wowing the crowd with their skills and routines. 

All schools reported the students had a great time performing in front of the large audiences and were thrilled to be able to take part. 

Schools Spectacular has been a launchpad unveiling many of the names that populate the entertainment industry, not the least being the show's veteran host, John Foreman, who was introduced to the School's Spectacular as a student at Newcastle's Kotara High School.

An innovation for Schools Spectacular 2017 was SpecFest, a parallel event outside the arena which not only brought a new dimension to showcase more student talent, but also presented interesting displays and activities to entertain the audiences thronging to the shows.

Schools Spectacular will be broadcast next month on the 7 network.

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