BOUNCING off the walls of the Marketplace yesterday morning were the young voices of Junee Public School students, capping off busy and sometimes hectic Education Week celebrations.
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Junee Public has just 135 students enrolled across six classes - and about half of them take part in the school's choir.
More than 1500 students from 29 schools participated in this year's celebrations.
Relieved from her conducting duties, Junee Public principal Diana McGregor said Education Week had given the choir its moment to shine in front of an audience.
"There's not a lot of chances they get," Ms McGregor said.
"But even though we're a small school, there are always opportunities."
Education Week organiser Michael Woolbank said he had been delighted with this year's event. The theme for 2014 was "lighting the way to a better future" - a tribute to the first celebrations in 1954 - and a reminder of the contributions of public education.
"Public education is for all," Mr Woolbank said.
"The week has thrown that spotlight to show in a positive light what makes public education great.
"The students have made their parents proud, they have made their school proud and they have made themselves proud."
