Students from schools across Orange ,who were among more than 5700 Schools Spectacular performers, have returned to school after taking part in the performance extravaganza on the weekend.
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Students from Anson Street School, Bletchington Public School, Calare Public School, Canobolas Rural Technology High School and Orange High School sang and danced in in the 34th Schools Spectacular at Qudos Bank Arena at Sydney's Olympic Park.
There were four performances this year and executive producer Jane Simmons said it was the biggest show.
"Our expectations were high and everyone hit the mark," she said.
Fellow executive producer Rosemary Davis said while the students are the stars, tribute must also be paid to the commitment of teachers and other school staff and the families behind each participant.
"Schools Spectacular is special and to be part of this amazing show lives long with performers,” she said.
"Anyone who played a part of stage, behind the scenes or back at school or home should be congratulated."
This year's Schools Spectacular 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 was flooded by swirling colourful student performers then switched to a single vocalist enchanting the audience with her powerful voice.
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.
Schools Spectacular will be broadcast next month on the 7 Network.