LEETON shire's students have again dazzled at the recent Schools Spectacular event in Sydney, bringing home a wealth of experience.
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Schools Spectacular was held on November 28 and 29, with students from Leeton High, Leeton Public, Parkview Public and Yanco Agricultural High schools all taking part.
The students were among hundreds of performers from across the state, with five from LHS taking part in the event in various state and regional ensembles.
LHS music teacher Rebecca Van Den Heuvel described the event and performances as "amazing".
"It was another fantastic year and the kids were all excited to be part of it," she said.
"We had 15 in the choir, 15 dancers and then we had five in state and regional ensembles for dance and singing.
"It was another fantastic effort by our students and they enjoyed the opportunity to be on stage in front of big crowds again."
Schools Spectacular also included some well-known Australian names, including singer Christine Anu, host John Foreman, Tap Dogs founder Dein Perry, the McClymonts and The Voice 2014 winner Anja Nissen.
Yanco Agricultural High School's choir was part of the event, with music teacher Elyse North pleased students were given the opportunity to take part.
"We didn't have our drum corps take part this year as there wasn't foyer entertainment, but it was exciting to have the choir part of it," she said.
"The girls all worked really hard in the lead up ... some of them had never been to Sydney before, so it was a big week for them."
This year's Schools Spectacular included 3600 performers, 30 featured artists and a symphony orchestra.
Leeton Public School teacher Suzanne Ryan said 16 students participated in the choir.
"I think for them to be part of the mass choir was absolutely fantastic," she said.
"This was our fifth year taking part, so we'll be aiming to be selected again next year."
Schools are required to audition for the event, with Leeton shire schools making up the majority of the Riverina contingent taking part.
Parkview Public School principal Travis Irvin said the event gave students the opportunity to shine.
"It fits in well with our creative arts program and it gives students the chance to perform in front of a massive audience," he said.
