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Today marks a year&nbsp;since the death of Leeton school teacher Stephanie Scott. The bubbly 26-year-old touched the lives of everyone she met. Today we take a look back at how the community banded together to support Stephanie’s family, fiance and friends.

Hot air balloons flew over Canowindra in Stephanie Scott's honour following her death.

Stephanie Scott and her fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley.

Students left messages for teacher Stephanie Scott outside of Leeton High School.

Stephanie Scott had a smile that lit up any room.

Leeton High School's fence was a sea of yellow last year, Stephanie's favourite colour.

Stephanie Scott's family read the heartfelt messages left for the teacher at Leeton High School.

A resident adds a message for Stephanie Scott at Leeton High School last year.

Brides added a touch of yellow in support of Stephanie Scott, who was due to marry fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley.

Emotions were high as residents looked at the tributes left for Stephanie.

Brides added a touch of yellow to their own day in memory of Stephanie Scott.

Leeton High School is erecting an amphitheatre in honour of Stephanie Scott. Pictured are Year 11 drama students Adam Mitchell (left), Lane Smith, Marcello Carvalho, Hannah Boardman, Jack Robbie and (front) Mackenzie Saddler.

Hundreds of residents attended a candlelight vigil for Stephanie Scott in Leeton after her death.

Stephanie Scott's fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley reads the tributes left for the teacher.

Leeton United held a minute's silence in memory of Stephanie Scott following her death.

Stephanie Scott's family invited community members to gather with them in Mountford Park on what should have been their daughter's wedding day.

Community members gathered in Mountford Park to pay their respects to Stephanie Scott.

Yellow balloons were released in Stephanie Scott's honour in Mountford Park.

Emotions run high outside Leeton High School.

Students left messages for Leeton school teacher Stephanie Scott.

The Leeton High School fence was a sea of yellow following Stephanie Scott's death.

Yellow balloons were released at Mounford Park in Stephanie Scott's honour.

Residents left gifts and flowers outside Leeton High School.

Students left messages for school teacher Stephanie Scott outside Leeton High School.

Community members gathered in Mountford Park after Stephanie Scott's death.

Forever missed, wrote one student for school teacher Stephanie Scott.

Flowers, candles and messages were left for school teacher Stephanie Scott.

Stephanie Scott's fiance Aaron Leeson-Woolley speaks to Griffith LAC Superintendent Michael Rowan at Mountford Park.

Students left messages of support for Leeton school teacher Stephanie Scott.

Leeton High School was a sea of yellow following Stephanie Scott's death.

Stephanie Scott's family gathered with community members at Mountford Park.

We love you, wrote these Leeton High School students.

Residents left messages for Leeton High School teacher Stephanie Scott.

Yellow balloons were released at Stephanie Scott's funeral.

Stephanie Scott with her fiance Aaaron Leeson-Woolley.

Yellow balloons are released in Stephanie Scott's honour.

Yellow roses are left in Stephanie Scott's honour.

Stephanie Scott is farewelled by family and friends.

Stephanie Scott was all smiles when she was a bridesmaid for a friend.

People adorned their homes with yellow balloons and flowers.

Residents put out their wedding dresses on what should have been Stephanie Scott's wedding day.

Leeton residents sent messages of support for Stephanie Scott's family.

Residents sent messages of support for Stephanie Scott's family.

Brides put out their wedding dresses to support Stephanie Scott on what should have been her wedding day.

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