Quirindi High School marked the occasion with a special assembly on Friday.

The emotional and heartfelt assembly saw the arrival of the official part, National Anthem led by Indiah Nean and Molly Owen and Thomas Young undertake the Acknowledgement to Country.

Year 11 SRC member Liam Faulkner took the role of Chair and called the assembly to order, with 2019 Captain Angus Nicholls welcoming the visitors.

Speakers for the students: Junior School- Darcy Robinson and Piper Sampson and Senior School - James Redgrove and Millie Slade.Both Angus and 2019 fellow Captain Bridget Swain gave fantastic responses.

Mr Packer offered a heartfelt and emotive Year Advisor Address.

Kathy Redgrove offered a beautiful Parent Address and Molly Owen accompanied by Mr Turner on piano and Gemma Hawkins performed 'Better Place' by Rachel Platten.

Principal Worley offered two moving poems of inspiration and there was a large cheer as the 2020 Captains were announced - Jock Barnett Captain, Liam Faulkner Vice Captain, Mia Constable Captain, Taylah Douglas Vice captain.

Year 12 2019 Students were presented their Graduation Portfolios and Joshua Redgrove was presented a Platinum Award.

Outgoing 2019 Captains Angus Nicholls and Bridgett Swain offered their words of wisdom to the incoming school representatives and the school body left to from a guard of honour for the class of 2019 Year 12.

Acknowledging their last official day of school, Year 12 students took a moment to ring the old school bell as their family joined them for final celebrations and afternoon tea provided by the QHS P&C.