State Schools Spectacular makes shining return

John Cain Arena lit up on Saturday 10 September for the Victorian School State Spectacular. PHOTOS: Timothy Burgess

John Cain Arena was a scene of colour over the weekend, as 3000 school students sung and danced their hearts out in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular.

Performing to a crowd of 10,000 for the first time since the Covid pandemic, the 10 September show highlighted many of the state’s best, albeit youngest, musical talent.

Taking on the theme Time to Shine, the spectacular featured tunes from hit artists including David Guetta, Dua Lipa, The Beatles and Kate Bush, along with daredevil skaters, skipping teams, acrobats, hip-hop dancers, giant puppetry and circus acts.

South Eastern students shined in the spectacular, representing Hampton Park Secondary College, Cranbourne West Secondary College, Lyndhurst Secondary College, Nossal High School, Berwick Lodge primary school, Kambrya College, Narre Warren South P-12 College and Hallam Secondary College.