My First Year 2023: 120+ photos of Mackay Isaac Whitsunday preps

Beginning of school life is a big phase in every student’s life that should be celebrated. The My First Year online gallery features preppies from more than 60 schools across the region.

Pinnacle State School Issy, Chase, Phoebe, Sadie Picture: Michaela Harlow

The Daily Mercury is celebrating the exciting first steps of all those entering school in 2023 by publishing keepsake photos of the students from Mackay Isaac Whitsunday schools.

From Alligator Creek State School to Whitsunday Christian College, more than 60 schools from the region have participated in My First Year 2023.

Cherish this milestone forever with your own copy of My First Year 2023 – a special Daily Mercury keepsake published in paper. Grab your copy inside the Daily Mercury on Friday, March 24.

But before that, our subscribers can get the first look at all the prep photos from across the region in our exclusive online gallery.

Alligator Creek State School

Alligator Creek State School Prep R Back Row: Mrs Roberts, Liberty Strack, Kaylee Coyne, Brady Andersen, Tevin Howland, Sullivan Pennefather, Mrs Lawson Middle Row: Harry Nancarrow, Georgina Beck, Darby Little, Arlo Carroll, Parker Reid, Carter Bettridge, Noah McLiesh Front Row: Emmalee Smith, Jensen Adams, Marlee Ison, Dakota Hildebrand, Izaiah Ross, Madelyn Virgona, Kadence Ball. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Alligator Creek State School Prep S Back Row: Ellie Platzer, Krystal Cook, Chloe Leatham, Ava Irwin, Grace Lockhard, Paige Bellchambers, Rylee Storey, Ivy Thomsett Middle Row: Lincoln Forrester, Will Pietzner, Bentley Sharman, Olivia Houston, Peggy Dauwerse, Louise Virgona, Sidney Martin, Luna Greenwood Front Row: Archie Downs, Hunter Campbell, Chase Nicholas, Carter Stephens, Harry Dunbavan-Cheney, Kai Downman, Zann Hourigan Picture: Michaela Harlow

Andergrove State School

Andergrove State School Prep N Back Row: Clarke, Maelani, Karmala, Emily, Graesyn, Kaveek, Samantha, Annie Middle Row: Darius, Sophia, Tayte, Phoenix, Holly, Kaitlyn, Lucas Front Row: Theodore, Benjamin, Logan, Zak, Jaxton, Daniel, Beth Picture: Michaela Harlow

Andergrove State School Prep J Back Row: Jake, Ryan, TJ, Ellie, Spencer, Georgia, Phoenix, Evander Front Row: Laqueisha, Austin-Jane, Jeremiah, Alana, Darwin, Nora, Isobella, Indy Picture: Michaela Harlow

Beaconsfield State School

Beaconsfield State School Prep S Teacher: Mrs Amanda Spencer Teacher Aide: Mrs Megan Taylor Back Row: Harper, Aisha, Isabella, Indy, Ivey Jane, Emilee, Harlyn Middle Row: Ellyse, Ashton, Peyton, Mazlyn, Lilly-Jay, Abigail, Ashliee Front Row: Leo, Zennith, Reef, Trevor, Manatoealofa, Jaxon, Picture: Michaela Harlow

Beaconsfield State School Prep C Mrs Cheryl Bloomfield, Mrs Stevie-Lee Craig Back Row: Emmett, Ryder, Jaxon, Charlotte, Korbin, Enari, Harlow, Franky Middle Row: Emmanuel, Tason, Isla, Jasmine L, Jasmine M, Evelyn, Zeb, Burah, Kiana Front Row: Amaya, Novah, Bella Picture: Michaela Harlow

Beaconsfield State School Prep W Miss Taylah Whitaker, Mrs Lisa Sonogan, Mrs Natasha VerneyBack Row: Karmadee, Carter, Sebastian, Tyzayla, Oliver, Jordan, Khyren, Eleanor, Nash, Indigo Middle Row: Aurora, Ali, Evie, Jessica, Jayla, Eva, Ava, Eira, Tydan Front Row: Lennox, Noah Picture: Michaela Harlow

Bloomsbury State School

Bloomsbury State School Prep BACK LtoR: Elayna Garbutt, Layla Pitman FRONT LtoR: Jack Schalcher, Lexie Blunt

Bucasia State School

Bucasia State School Prep C Back Row: Matthew, Harrison, Cooper, Hazel, Arlo, Ryder, Landyn, Mrs Calkin Teacher Aide Middle Row: Georgia, Audrey, Rosie, Skylah, Poppy, Kleo, Imogen, Mahina Front Row: Zarliah, Charlie, Dawson, Arthur, Kaiser, Maysan, Darcy Picture: Michaela Harlow

Bucasia State School Prep D Back Row: Miss French, Noah, Jayce, Eli, Lotti, Beau, Alyssa, Hali, Jaxon H, Mrs Bond Middle Row: Mila, Tate, Alani, Ahren, Jaxon S, Isla-Grace, Lexi, PippaFront Row: Cali, Korbyn, Teddy, Dmitri, Blake Picture: Michaela Harlow

Calen District State College Primary School

Calen District State College Back Row: Mrs Mellissa Peach, Dom Johnson, Kingston Tane, Winter Amos-Fazey, Heath Gilmour, Brodie Quantock, RileyBielenberg, Dusty Pitt Front Row: Keeva Rooney, Gilbert Eden, Ivy Hill, Brody Vella, Darcy Simpson, Levi Farmer, Finnley Dorrington, Lincoln Barron Picture: Michaela Harlow

Cannonvale State School

Cannonvale State School Prep Teacher: Miss Millard, Teacher Aide: Ms McDonald Back Row: Lucy, Samuel, Kora, Sadie, Layna, Kyle, Samuel Middle Row: Kohen, Jai, Tyson, Evelyn, Joseph, Emmett, Maddison Front Row: Hunter, Mily, Romy, Liddell, Matilda, Bodhi, Koda Picture: Michaela Harlow

Cannonvale State School Prep Teacher: Mr Booth, Teacher Aide: Ms Townsend Back Row: Zahleya, Bella, Oscar, Charlie, Janick, Hayden, Tiarn, Lucah, Beau Middle Row: Charlie, Nash, Koa, Elliot, Abigail, Cohen, Maya Front Row: Zaiden, Ocean, Amari, Indie, Riley, Heidi, Sophie Picture: Michaela Harlow

Cannonvale State School Prep Teacher: Miss Etchells, Teacher Aide: Mrs Goswell Back Row: Sunny-Rei, Koa, Banjo, Toren, Jonty, Meika, Primrose, Amity Middle Row: Indi-Blue, Jax, Elyse, Lexi, Darius, Zahlie, Hendrix Front Row: Marley, Madeline, Hunter, Franky, Kenzie, Madeline Picture: Michaela Harlow

Cannonvale State School Prep Teacher: Mrs Carroll, Teacher Aide: Mrs Marae Back Row: Aubree, Brodie, Peyton, Ziggy, Dane, Ashton, Cara, Mikaela, Oscar Middle Row: Slade, Indy, Oceana, Nate, Olivia, Diana Front Row: Ruby, Blake, Catherine, Ernie, Hudson, Maggie, Kyrie Picture: Michaela Harlow

Cannonvale State School Prep Teacher: Miss Donald, Teacher Aide: Ms Fitzpatrick Back Row: Leo, Jack, Hannah, Chloe, Elsie, Bobby Middle Row: Stephanie, Miley, Lizzy, Quade, Liana, Harry, Amali Front Row: Reef, Lily, Cade, Zander, Leo, Lincoln, Matayis, Summer Picture: Michaela Harlow

Carlisle Adventist College

Carlisle Adventist College Prep Mrs T, Miss Sophie. Back Row: Micah, Zara, Leze, Ja-koby, Caleb. Front Row: Zayden, Ameriah, Wynter, Asher, Ronix, Irie. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Carlisle Adventist College Prep Mrs Mataafa, Miss Rosie Back Row: Tariro, Oscar, Blair, Isla, Cooper, Tallullah Front Row: Levi, Nsansa, Nathaniel, Ashton, Remi, Charli, Tehillah Picture: Michaela Harlow

Carmila State School

Carmila State School Prep students Jack Vickers, Brielle Shields, Chad Jeffs, Kaydence Lamb. Teacher: Mrs Katherine BrockAbsent: Ruby Boyd. Picture Supplied

Chelona State School

Chelona State School Prep Back Row: Wyatt Garland, Franklin Pardy, NateRichards, Harry Silling Middle Row: Sebastion Zwaan, Dakotah Cooper, Quinn Dalrymple, Georgia Burgess, Jackson Wynne Front Row: Lara Rebetzke, RubyCraig, PorshaVine, Layla Muscat, ScarletteStrackAbsent: JaxonDeguara, Teacher: Miss Amy Privileggio Picture: Michaela Harlow

Coningsby State School

Coningsby State School prep students. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Coningsby State School prep students. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Coppabella State School

Coppabella State School Staff L-R: Emeka Cavanagh (Teacher), Kayla Richards (Teacher Aide) Students L-R: Oscar Barnes, Maci Richards

Dundula State School

Dundula State School Mrs Emma Grieshaber Back Row: Iris Skinner, Jake Burridge, Damien Ioapo, Marlee Harris, Xander Sturgeon, Leylani Hollingsworth, Mia Pedro, Braidyn Hudson Front Row: Zara-Leigh Hudson, Harper Johnson, Lilith Binder, Arjun Kumar, Lily Rower Picture: Michaela Harlow

Eimeo Road State School

Eimeo Road State School Prep R Back Row: Marcus, Regan, Rocco, Jack, Natalie, Hunter, Lincoln, Blake, Ambrose, Mrs Burnett Middle Row: Jaden, Henley, Blake, Kamali, Mason, Max, Zoey, Neo Front Row: Tilly, Jagger, Niamh, Amore, Evie, Rylan, Bentley Picture: Michaela Harlow

Eimeo Road State School Prep S Back Row: Miss Sinclair, Zormen, Carter, Sullivan, Ryk, Avii, Savannah, Callum, Jayden, Mrs Phillips Middle Row: Jaxon, Riley, Jaxson, Paityn, Jett, Leyton, Paige Front Row: Ruby, Toby, Levi, Katie, Elena, Georgia Picture: Michaela Harlow

Eimeo Road State School Prep D Back Row: Madden, Oliver, Michael, Amalia, Jayden, Logan, Ashton, Mrs Deacon Middle Row: Miss Emma, Austin, Matthew, Charlee, Sonya, Spencer, Oliver, Benji Front Row: Haylee, Eva, Lexi, Kaedius, Kai, Laken, Isla Picture: Michaela Harlow

Emmanuel Catholic Primary School

Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Prep G Mrs Linda Grima, Mrs Erin JohnsBack Row: Everlyn, Emilie, Maisie, Cooper, Knox, Lachlan, Henry, Madeline Middle Row: Elba, Hudson, Evie, Willow, Mikayla, Georgie, Sonny, Oliver Front Row: Scarlett, Oscar, Harrison, Cohen, Kaider, Ella, Evie, Brighton Picture: Michaela Harlow

Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Prep C Miss Thea Crathorne, Mrs Jackie Gall Back Row: Ethan, Karter, Isabella, Charlotte, Levi, Hallie, Thea, Harley, Asher, Hunter, Amelia Middle Row: Lucas, Addison, Lucy, Jack, Zanre, Isla, Summer, Brodie Front Row: Arlo, Arabella, Jaxn, Matthew, Ella, Sasha, Ashton, Matilda Picture: Michaela Harlow

Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Prep S Miss Aleisha Smith, Mrs Elaine Ivory Back Row: Darcy, Addyson, Sylvie, Archer, Jasen, Evander, Jackson, Fletcher, Amelia, Finnlay Middle Row: Isobel, Sahara, Scarlett, Aria, Aric, Cooper, Roman, Georgie Front Row: Ellie-May, Harvey, Neerav, Lacey, Noah, Dawsyn, Zoe, Ryan, Ezekiel Picture: Michaela Harlow

Eton State School

Eton State School Back Row: Rylen Burgess, Ruby Catlin, Jake Black Front Row: Dominic Jenkins-Cuso, Lukas Smith, Fletcher Bettridge, Arlo Cole, Ruby Cook Mrs Parkinson, Mrs Jorgensen Picture: Michaela Harlow

Eungella State School

Eungella State School Prep Back Row: Teacher Aide Miss Elo, Harold, Kassima, Thomas Teacher Aide Miss Mellie Front Row: Zavier, Delta Picture: Michaela Harlow

Farleigh State School

Farleigh State School Kendalyn Kerkin, Emi-Jade Kellion, Liberty Viney, Connor Crisp Picture: Michaela Harlow

Finch Hatton State School

Finch Hatton State School Prep Back Row: Miss Denby Harding, Zac, Brooky, Jimmy Front Row: Hunter, Stevie, Phoenix Picture: Michaela Harlow

Fitzgerald State School

Fitzgerald State School Prep A Back Row: Mrs Narelle Lilley, Penelope, Mabel, Anna, Kinley, Lyla, Abigail, Jace Middle Row: Alex, Maci, Adelynn, Addison, Ellie, Maci, Ashton, Taliyah Front Row: Ged, Archie, Tate, Emily, Niki, Mrs Carolyn Mapes, Otis Picture: Michaela Harlow

Fitzgerald State School Prep C Back Row: Stevie, Spencer, Lochlan, Luna, Lorelai, Sonny, Jaxon Middle Row: Cynthia, Alaia, Evie, Wyatt, Simmy, Ella Front Row: Remi, Toby, Luka, Quade, Maliah, Axel Picture: Michaela Harlow

Fitzgerald State School Prep B Back Row: Cruz, Grace, Darnley, Charli, Oliver Front Row: Layla, Fletcher, Sonny, Lillian, Ivyrose Picture: Michaela Harlow

Fitzgerald State School Prep D Back Row: Ivy, Xavier, Abigail, Kelsey, Hugh, Autumn, Elaiza, Summer Middle Row: Miela, Layla, Hudson, Jack, Nate, Andy Front Row: Tallulah, Tex, Memphis, Elizabeth, Henry, Zoe Picture: Michaela Harlow

Gargett State School

Gargett State School Prep Back Row: Mylo Harry, Miller Bezzina, Ryder Burns, Gus Parry Front Row: Anna Mastropaolo, Tru McComb, John Gutherie

Glenden State School

Glenden State Schools Prep Back Row: Saxon Holz, Ava Fulmer Front Row: Sugar Sarvas, Mr Marc Irwin, Arlen Perkins

Glenella State School

Glenella State School Prep B Teacher Mrs Joanne Brown. Back Row: Ruby, Gabriel, Amelia O, Louie, Antonella, Hawkins, ZarahMiddle Row: Mia, Rhea, Odette, Isaac, Lara, Jai Front Row: Hayley, Autumn, Hunter, Amelia D, Bridi, Clarke Absent: Bodhi, Dev. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Glenella State School Prep N Teacher Mrs Davina Nelson Back Row: Bishwas, Luana, Georgia, Charlie, Slade Front Row: Harper, Myla, Alec, Eleanor, Hudson Picture: Michaela Harlow

Hamilton Island State School

Hamilton Island State School Isla R and Monty B

Hampden State School

Hampden State School Back Row: Layla de Waard, Lily Scriha, Kaylee Edwards, Eliza Ellis, Ollie Evans, Elaynah Bailey Front Row: Scarlette Mcfarlane, Diesel Giles, Abigail Harwood, Name withheld, Jacob Saville, Marlee Gerovich Picture: Michaela Harlow

Homebush State School

MFY23MACKAY Homebush State School Prep Teacher: Mrs Sandra Matsen, Clancy Picture: Michaela Harlow

Koumala State School

Koumala State School Back Row – Audrey Bugeja, Addilyn Hall, Jaxson Vitali, Ailise Cook, Elijah Cleary, Lilly Van Der Schoot, Archie Riddle, Emalyn Jones. Front Row – Zander Bull, Mila McKenzie, Hunter Kleyn, Thea Watts, Bradley Sant, Sonya Martin, Axel Camilleri.

Mackay Central State School

Mackay Central State School Prep Teacher Aide Mrs Jane Tolentino, Teacher: Ms Naomi Cage. Back Row: Elizah Sibley, Dana Matheson, Natalia Rebetzke, Roanni-Jaye Ganaia, Isabella Moitinho, Johan Robert, Aadhen Macaspac, Fletcher OBrien Front Row: Daniel Sauney, Maverick Smallwood, Joshua Smith, Yocheved Montales, Shem Fred, Dreydan Sauney Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay Christian College

Mackay Christian College Prep B Ms Bianca Thompson, Mrs Joh Harch Back Row: Munesu, Zayne, Noah, Shreeya, Chelsea Middle Row: Evie, Gabriel, Lucinda, Levi, Elsie Front Row: Isabella, Willow, Aria, Jaxon, Everlee Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay Christian College Prep D Mrs Whittaker Mrs Ryan Back Row: Samuel, Evie, Abigail, Isla, Evelyn, Finlay, Oaklyn Middle Row: Chloe, Elsie, Evie, Audrey, Daniel Front Row: Jaxon, Lainey, Kelseigh, Harrison, Tanaka Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay Christian College Prep A Mrs Lotz, Mrs FlorBack Row: Arloh, Sonny, Akshay, Billy, Jordan, Holly Middle Row: Arianna, Hannah, Kenna, Caylee, Rose, Gabriel Front Row: Johaney, Ryder, Leina, Jane, Maisie Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay Christian College Prep C Miss Jarvie, Ms Parkinson Back Row: Liezl, Amelia, Daniela, Noah, Harpah Middle Row: Carlo, Bodhi, Spencer, Grayah, Nataya Front Row: Kiara, Sophia, Tyrez, Levi, Adelyn Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay District Special School

Mackay District Special School Bailee, Vera, Brantley, Phumet. Teacher Mikaela. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay North State School

Mackay North State School Prep S Miss Debbie, Mrs Carroll, Mrs Sinnott Back Row: Vayah Bartlett, Rudra Patel, George Issa, Kayla Sanderson, Maxwell Matthews, Lincoln Bradshaw, Vance Gesch, Mason Allison, Charlie Moloney Middle Row: Athena Mavroleon, Ayla Tranter, Jeremiah George, Evelyn Burt, Cooper Griffith, Theo Cochrane, Maxxx Symons, Izzy McIntyre, Buchanan Williams, Ella Baker Front Row: Tazz Soul, Alanna Barben, Indigo Sargeant, Asher Rootes, Luca Borlase, Sophie Salam Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay North State School Prep M Mrs McKay, Miss West Back Row: Nicholas McLeod, Allie Chirgwin, Amarana Trevy-Fontaine, Levi Price, Elizabeth Lorberg, Hendricks Gamble, Lincoln Senior Middle Row: Yvonne Goodwin-Harrison, Fynn Williams, Henry Knibb, Charlie-Rose Harris, Marlie Walters, Victoria Cholava, Koda Cameron, Cooper Sadler, Logan Pumpa Front Row: Zaylyn Usher, Ashton Penning, Emarlee Hita, Dennis McCullagh, Tristan Housman, Ava Scott, Electra Wells Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay West State School

Mackay West State School Prep/1 Ms Beth Trapp, Ms Paula Forster Back Row: Scout, Emma, Billie, Cassandra Front Row: Kaisen, Jasper, Thisandi Dihansa, David Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay West State School Prep B Mrs Donna Carroll, Mrs Moohin Back Row: Maddox, Amelia, Peelbar, Finnlee, Ishitha, Regan, Kennedy, Dusty, Parker Middle Row: Theo, Gracie, Edie, Aria, Jesse, Karzia, Braxton Front Row: Harlyn, Tiffany, Charlotte, Jensen, Cooper, Halle, Briana. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay West State School Prep C Mrs Julie Whibley, Miss Jodie Coyne, Miss Tayla Comelli Back Row: Jaidrian, Frankie, Harry, Mal, Tane, Liam, Finn Middle Row: Elsie, Kalira, Gabriella, Lila, Elisie, Isabela Front Row: Amora, Alexander, William, Exodus, Hunter Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay West State School Prep A Miss Stevenson Back Row: Unaisa, Zarlia, Paige, Grace, Rayan, Olivia, James, Bella Middle Row: Zeke, Emilia, Hunter, Bella, Benjamin, Tristan, Sonny Front Row: Ava, Harvey, Tarrin, Ethan, Everly, William, Mihaan Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mackay West State School Prep D Mrs Graffunder Back Row: Immanuel, Jasmine, Andrei, Alyssa, Patrick, Ariah, Kruz Middle Row: Beau, Rhea, Jasper, Brooklyn, Sebastian, Tiamiah, Harley, Destiny, Cameron Front Row: Kaiden, Jude, Ezequiel, Slade, Andra, Ky-arni, Eva Picture: Michaela Harlow

MacKillop Catholic Primary School

MacKillop Catholic Primary School Prep Mrs Hollie Cleaver, Mrs Lisa Hildenbeutel, Mrs Olessya Belovitskaya Back Row: Greta Shields, Amahliah Msaro, Hudson Kelly, Mason Purdy, Sebastian Bott, Jake Armstrong, Taavi Richard-Preston, Blair Giles, Chanel Morris Middle Row: Luna McLaughlin, Sway Steel, Tayte Symons, Layla Elias, Henry Sander, Eden Kii, Murphy Heaslip, Franki Daley, Maddison Winterford Front Row: Olivia Lindley, Eric Bates, Jisha Patel Picture: Michaela Harlow

Marian State School

Marian State School Prep C Mrs Burgess, Mrs Seierup Back Row: Taylor Tanner, Albert Morrell, Theodore Just, Chad Mayne, Evelyn French, Henley Smith, Addison Daly, Harlow Eather, Huxley Noy Front Row: Aria Robinson, Savannah McAuliffe, Lucas Brand, James Kiparoglou, Nate Pel, Lucas Kaczmarowski, Ruby Lawrie, Delilah McGregor Absent: Violet Agius, Madilyn Howarth Picture: Michaela Harlow

Marian State School Prep B Mrs Bruce, Mr Matthyssen Back Row: Savannah Williams, Flynn Harvey, Caleb Kelloway, Harrison Reddrop, Abigail Haebich, Riley Powell, Krystal Goulevitch, Erika Ness, Chase Cochrane Front Row: Maddix Sievers, Tom Bridgeman, Sophie Patterson, Nate Wheeler, Hailey Benson, Eloise Sturgiss, Ella Trenaman, Millie Bishop, Ava Pattel, Caelie Gray, Kris Prattabsent: Hunter Clancy Picture: Michaela Harlow

Marian State School Prep A Mrs Cornell, Mrs Jeffs Back Row: Stella Hannan, Shiloh Munro, Ava Crawford, Conor Lisciandro, Mackenzie Heisrath, Eva Doidge, Archie Dutton, Cameron Fredrickson, Oliver Virgona, Jordan Kelly, Aliyah Rozynski Front Row: Harry Lake, Chelsea Rewald, Kodee Bussey, Zander Hobley, Toby Hunn, Rusty Harris, James Howie, Phoebe Berginey, Zoey Bailey Absent: Juliet Forrester Picture: Michaela Harlow

Middlemount Community School

Middlemount Community School Prep A Back Row (left to right): Luke, Cash, Myki, Kyron, Xavier, Lilah, Pippa, Phillip, Lincoln Front row (left to right): Miss Katrina, Evie, Abigail, Savannah, Brooklyn, Ivy, Mira, Willow, Miss Breadsell

MFY23MACKAY Middlemount Community School Prep B Back Row: (left to right): Zavier, Wyatt, Sophia, Alira, Lincoln, Indigo, Madeleine, Alistair. Front row (left to right): Mrs Diegutis, Kate, Ruby, Amarni, Nathan, Nixon, William, Hunter, Miss Fagan

Mirani State School

Mirani State School Prep V Teacher Aide: Mrs Fiona Doolan, Mrs Kirsty Shore Teacher: Mrs Rebecca Vella Back Row: Koda Daniel, Ryda Gillis, Sonny Barron, Name withheld, Blake Rosier-Glossop, Dustin Cahill, Rosamund Gabriel Middle Row: Bohdi Rowles, Shelby Pulsford, Kinsley Allen, Amelia Hudson, Hamish Bunton, Leilani Sealey, Lexi Reeves Front Row: Bailey Woodward, Imogen Prince, Jaxon Pulsford, Marley Brookman, Vee-Jay Leeson, Amiah-May Yatta, Harper Borg Picture: Michaela Harlow

Mirani State School Prep M Teacher: Mrs Annette Medway, Teacher Aide: Ms Nikita Cronn Back Row: Cooper Rufus, Hamish OConnell, Starlett Brehmer, Jorja Scullie, Luna Cronin, Kalia Schaper, Duke Euston Middle Row: Lylah Perna, Evelyn Kirkman, Addison Mergard, Rasmus Aitken, Roman Molloy, Blake Tanner, Sophia Mitchell Front Row: Paige Stewart, Chelsea Forbes, Paisley Hatfield, Blaire Stewart Picture: Michaela Harlow

Moranbah State School

Moranbah State School Prep DW Back Row: Teacher Aide Mrs Rachael Luczynski, Logan Schultz, Scarlett-Rose Taylor, Alexis Guinea, Oaklynn Taylor, Louie Mackin, Gwen Durran, Indiana Mackin, Sophia Bailey, Iylah-Maree Thatcher, Teacher Mrs Dearne Warby-Dent Front Row: David Uviovo, Evie Hawthorne-Smith, Ashton Allgood, Oliver Richardson, Oliver Davis

Moranbah State School Prep HB Back Row: Teacher Miss Hayley Brown, Izabella Perren, Rubie Kummerow, Spencer Wallis, Landon Black, Layla Lintott, Kenzie Mellor, Cyannah Boss, Cooper Crow, Jonah Wood, Oscar Searle, Adam Gilmartin, River Robertson, Teacher Aide Mrs Jaime Camilleri Front Row: Tyson Dibdin, Scarlett Dowie, Skye Barber, Ryder Firth, Van Richardson, Marlow Fraser, Charlie Rowe, Byron Wade, Clarissa Van Es

Moranbah State School Prep OS Back Row: Teacher Aide Mrs Belinda Ney, Ollie Morton, Remi Pearce, Harrison Aitken, Aariyah Pietzner, Ellen McFarlane, Holly Collins, Paoa Faamita, Frankie Roberts, Emma White, Pippi Waldon, Darcie Cribb, Teacher Mrs Bianca OSullivan Front Row: Noah Greenhalgh, Mowan Tilberoo, Ty Ty Kemp, Jaxon Doig, Liam Blair, Knox Walker, Nikau Bruce Edwards-Mills, Nevada Brown, Blake Howland, Quinn Moore

Moranbah State School Prep TS Back Row: Teacher Mrs Tegan Sutton, Charlotte Langley, Emmeline Freeman, Willow Cranston, Lara Davis, Lennox Wouters, Brynlee Hinchliffe, Soul Purdon, Rocco Mele, Luke McClurg, Teacher Aide Mrs Rachel West Front Row: Deegan Coleman, Pippa McKay, Ella Roughan, Walter McClurg, Isaac Sampson, Harlow Williams, Conor Rieck, Lacey Tydd

Moranbah East State School

Moranbah East State School PREP B Back Row: Kirsty Cole (Teacher), Ella Harvey, Victor Hutchinson, Oaklen Irving, Vin Azzopardi, Willow Hodgon, Logan Horner, Amore Ludeke, Tanya Crawley (Teacher Aide) Front Row: Hunter Cooper, Adalind Bayliss, Aluna Stewart, Jason Krause, Coen Witherspoon, Evie Feldman, Jett Kemp, Hank Pitts, Ava Hughes, Skyla Cowley, Aria Mayne

Moranbah East State School Prep D Back Row: (Left to Right): Teacher Niki Bath, Levi Duprat, Hannah Stewart, Lily Busk, Noah Barbarich, Lochlan OGarey, Olivia Croad, Daniel Dessent, Florence Booth. Front Row: (Left to Right): Jaxtyn Storer, Grace Wagland, Isla Neil, Elijah Uziel, Henley Doak, Jadea Maultby-Croad, Lane McCulkin, Sofia Batley, Knox Garget, John Mannix, Landon Sullivan, Therese Pitt (Teacher Aide).

Moranbah East State School Prep C Front Row: Shae Hartland, Ivy Boles, Charlotte Cambridge, Nukalu Feldman-Beezley, Marlee Bowater. 2nd Row: Archer Marek, Maisey Bullivant, Anita Carr, Noretta Billy, Mercy-Grace Schmidt-Allman, Chase Tom3rdRow: Harley Gottke, Cayde Barnes, Lacey Waring, Royce Nicholson-Huni, Oliver Bird, Leah Frost. Back Row: Nicolas Rojas Andrade, Indi Reinke, Hunter Jackson, Isla Sleeman, Korben Malcom, Ella Pratt. Teacher: Raelene Sproxton, Teacher Aide: Linda Krause

Moranbah East State School PREP A. Back row (left to right)- Lindsay Daly (teacher), Mia Pompey, Stevie Gimbert, Mickey Bradley, Steele Hoffmann, Tory Hughes, Nate McMillan, Theodore Gunn, Koah Lyons, Noah Sunnerdale, Fraser McManus, Nicole Murphy (Teacher Aide) Front row (left to right)- Dallas Williams, Ebony Fox, Madison McIntyre, Macy Wright, Anastasia Attard, Natalie Gill, Belle Spooner, Amelia Truelson, Jessreet Sandhu, Japreet Sandhu, Lilly Anderson, Thea Meloni.

Nebo State School

Nebo State School Prep Back Row: Rayne, Ayla, Miss Danielle Pullom, Mayliese, Ila Front Row: Blaine, Maverick, Hailey, Wilder

North Eton State School

North Eton State School LtoR: Giana Corsaro, Kenzie Hudson, Makayla Clark, Jack Harris

Northview State School

Northview State School Prep J Teacher: Miss Marie Jansen Teacher Aide: Mrs Lucinda LawnBack Row: Archer, Ezio, Lara, Lincoln, Oliver, Penny, Ashton Front Row: Elenore, Macy, Lucy, Evie, Jude, Kai Picture: Michaela Harlow

Northview State School Prep F Teacher: Ms Fuller Teacher Aides: Mrs Winner, Mrs Law (absent) Back Row: Finn, Zara, Justin, Sofia, Jaxson, Maddison, Alex, Isla, Dakotah Front Row: Mahalia, Lilly, Elliot, Leo, Sierra, Jack, Annaleise, Hudson, Faith Absent: Alexa, Alysa, Erik Picture: Michaela Harlow

Pindi Pindi State School

Pindi Pindi State School Bobbi McNeven

Pinnacle State School

Pinnacle State School Issy, Chase, Phoebe, Sadie Picture: Michaela Harlow

Pinnacle State School Issy, Chase, Phoebe, Sadie Picture: Michaela Harlow

Proserpine State School

Proserpine State School Prep AB Back Row: Mrs Anna Bond (Teacher), Ashton Exelby, Chloe Atkinson, Liam Droge, Jed Dray, Elena Findlay, Mrs Sharon Little (Teacher aide) Middle Row: Isaac Town, Moana Uiduldam, Darcey Peterson, Bjorn Maclean, Amahli Faust, Josie Large, Matthew Klein Front Row: Mitchell Muller, James Camm, Oakleigh Maxwell, Hudson Wilkinson, Emelia White, Finlay Fenner Picture: Michaela Harlow

Proserpine State School Prep CD Back Row: Silas Ellis, Barry Eaton, Vinnie Eaton, Aimee Grams, Lincoln Eaton, Lanah Moore, Everly Goldspink Middle Row: Joel Deering, Caleb Riley, Jewelanna Yarrow, Evie Brown, Ivy McLennan, Charlie Corben Front Row: Cooper Lade, Lacey Rice, Sienna Baronio, Aaliyah Rokesky, Rose James Picture: Michaela Harlow

Proserpine State School Prep KE Back Row: Mrs Sharon Little (TA), Alayna Smith, George Holscher, Marley Sayers, Bailey Day, Frankie Crofts, Nyah Benony, Ahri Norman, Mrs Kylie Edmondson (Teacher) Front Row: Karlee Watson, Harlen Trend, Hailey Pocock, Dean Ringland, Oliver Preedy, Esmay Williamson Picture: Michaela Harlow

Proserpine State School Prep ML Back Row: Tommy Lee, Bianca Dawson, Levi Newman, Kenzie Webb, Chester Blewitt Middle Row: Kinsley Cheeseman, Barry Humphries, Amelia Saunders, Stella Mulliss, Reef Pilcher, Millie Winton Front Row: Silas Vivoda, Tate Paradies, Nova-Louise Camp, Tate Redman, Jackson Lippiatt, Wyatt Cheeseman Picture: Michaela Harlow

Sarina State School

Sarina State School Prep B Mrs Bell, Principal Ms Adams, Mrs Granham Back Row: Declan, Caleb, Sienna, Olivia, Archie, Skylah-Rose, Evie, Roman, Indi Front Row: Belle, Kenzie, Tanner, Aubrey, Darcy, Shae, Charlie, Jane Picture: Michaela Harlow

Sarina State School Prep A Miss Amanda, Principal Ms Adams, Mrs Sanewski Back Row: Hunter, Novi, Katherine, Jayden, Ellie, Logan, Addison, Emmy, Ryan Front Row: Elsie, Eliza, Jaylah, Frankee-Jay, Oscar, Owen, Chadd, Tyler Picture: Michaela Harlow

Sarina State School Prep Principal Ms Adams, Mrs OConnor Back Row: Frankie, Blake, Michael, Alfie Front Row: Kenzie, Amelia, Alexis, Hunter, Haylem Picture: Michaela Harlow

Seaforth State School

Seaforth State School Back Row: Mrs Annette Chappell, Xavier, Walter, Lachlan Front Row: Charlie, Laura, Molly, Olivia, Hayden Picture: Michaela Harlow

Slade Point State School

Slade Point State School Prep YA Mrs Emily Phillips, Mrs Emily Tasi, Mrs Janelle Alexander Back Row: Kyane Webster, Dashawn Nona, Tanahlia Corowa, Noah Crawford, Franziska Finney, Keirra Ahmat-Alberts, Harmony Gala, Ena Jensen, Malcolm Cashman, Blair Munro Front Row: Caroline Harvey, Ann Harvey, Aliana Dorante-Brand, Jessie Conlon, Matea Davie, Erwin Brown, Harper-Lee Jenkins, Brody Bull, Kylo Cebulski, Addyson Barratt, Kasey Taylor Picture: Michaela Harlow

Slade Point State School Prep/1 Ali Yates and Miss Omara Back Row: Chase Gillies, Isla Grace, Darius Brown, Maleayah Kyle Front Row: Malachi Tatow, Dacko Glanville, Lincoln Horn, Tianah Ebsworth, Aster Lawler, Eadie Scott Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Anne’s Catholic Primary

St Annes Sarina Prep Back Row: Xavier Mott, Jack Borg, Cullan Krueger, Julianna Day, Gracie Hazel, Lui Budby Middle Row: Evelyn Murphy, Mackenzie Fewin, Lachlan Marsh, Taj Kersnovske, Taytum Crichton, Summer Paton, Amelia Tedman, Olivia Thomson, Mrs Dunn Front Row: Mrs Kier, Jaxon Curr, Bentley Henderson, Brayden Green, Sonny Tapim, Isla Murphy, Aaliyah Kumar, Emmity Smallhorn Picture: Michaela Harlow

St Annes Catholic Primary School Prep G Back Row: Jaxson Sarich, Bentley Bovey, Max Sedgman, Harper Owens, Joe Sammut, Phoebe Walsh, Aliya Rebetzke Middle Row: Ameliyah Goette, Benny Pickens, Rubie Groenewold, Aylah Bircham, Scout Manz, Chet Richards, Jasper Hobson Front Row: Mrs Shona Gibson, Zoe Davison, Hamish Martin, Blake Ernst, Mia Swindells, Henry Curr, Ryan Keating, James McIntosh, Miss Breanna Mifsud, Mrs Samara Wojeski Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Brendan’s Catholic School

St Brendans Catholic Primary School Prep B Teacher: Mrs Nicki Buglass, Learning Support Officer: Mrs Lara Andrews-Reid Back Row: Willow Francis, Grace Buffini, William Sanders, Hunter Cryer, Ritchie Gurry, Sienna Baldi, Elliana Fowler, Emilia Battson Middle Row: Sena Stiles, Finley Baverstock, Aria Garantziotis, Lilly-Mae Fitzpatrick, Cruz Stevenson, Sebastian Kennedy, Ibraheem Awan, Lacey Burke Front Row: Rayla Budby, Arlo Boyle, Anika Harris, Alexander Conroy, Isabella Sullivan, Aria Cooke Picture: Michaela Harlow

St Brendans Catholic Primary School Prep V Teacher: Mrs Bronwyn Vella, Learning Support Officer: Shae Robinson Back Row: Maia Mepstead, Clarisse Ziebarth, Nicola Pegoraro, Chelsea Woods, Coen Parker, Ezra Power, Cory Parker, Emmett Power, Titan Smith, Ashlyn Bolger Middle Row: Kyah Clein, Maci Neeve, Charlotte Bennett, Everly Beatty, Grace White, Rachael Emmerson, Pierce Billett Front Row: Beau Brunker, Aarush Oshima, Chase Hormann, Hayley Ryan, Ainsley Byrne, Rylee Brady Picture: Michaela Harlow

St Brendans Catholic Primary School Prep C Teacher: Mrs Kristy Cundell, Learning Support Officer: Mrs Marion Ballis Back Row: Oliver Mochrie, Kash Chidley, Alice Da Pra, Grayson Wade, Brooklyn Pritchard, Kai Bettridge, Jack Chegwidden, River Irelandes Middle Row: Armani Shaw, Mason Schembri, Chase Bullock, Mia Greyvensteyn, Kensley Batt, Ashton Veivers, Izabella Rose, Anayah Wailu Front Row: Arabella Martin, Makenah Ward, Lacey Davis, Carson Apelt, Amity Brown, Atarah Wailu Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Catherine’s College

St. Catherine's College prep students. Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Catherine's College prep students. Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Catherine's College prep students. Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Prep M Mrs Caitlyn McKenzie, Mrs Therese McLean, Mrs Tammy Molloy Back Row: Graison Parsons, Hendrix Kliese, Maddie Robertson, Angline Lund-Caruana, James Manning, Jackson Morgan, Ariella Bella, Mia Griffin, Darcy Freeman Middle Row: Arian Ritchie, Arudrey Kaddatz, Violett Timms, Logan Erickson, Nate Birch, Ryker Martin, Gurdit Singh, Lane Doran Front Row: William Fagg, Ivor Kniaziuk Svaikauskas, Lailah Ashford, Evelyn Drendel, Nicole Bonney, Connor Sheales, Grace Wright-OHara, Venus Chang Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Prep H Ms Vanessa Paddison, Mrs Debby Hanks, Ms Fallon Tass, Mrs Mary Munro Back Row: Ava Crowley, Collins Trewartha, Meg McKay, Blake Watts, Ariah Britten, Tex Schulz, Jack Hayles, Vincent Ohl, Huxley Hotalling Middle Row: Bayden Olsen, Cleo Galea, Poppy Ellis, Sara Siju, Elisha Sam, Laylia Morris, Themba Mtonga, Matthew Parkinson Front Row: Aiden Deem, Austin Williams, Lyle Miller, Kyrie Bauden, Charles Reekes, Isabella Aziak, Sophia Saulon, Imani Treveton Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Prep D Mrs Kathy McLeod, Mrs Lauren Du Toit Back Row:b1Michael Samson, Carter Richardson, Olivia Chapman, Austin Greenwood, Cooper Carey, Hux Renwick, Samuel Muir, Max McKay, Nadia Gyles, Nash Kerville Middle Row: Chester Swifte, Jett Pannowitz, Maggie Dempsey, Rieve Hornick, Everliegh McFarlane, Ingrid Hodgkinson, Charlie Flynn, Joevann Acuzar Front Row: Sophie Lee Power, Jack Little, Harvey Lamperd, Bailey Pustkuchen, Levi Windsor, Matilda Whittaker, Harlow Duffy, Tilly Forrest Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Lawrence State School

St Lawrence State School Gaye Lovelock, Acting Principal, Brennan Dennis, Stacey Pownall, Teacher Aide

St. John’s Catholic School

St Johns Catholic Primary School Prep A Back Row: Teacher Mrs Sarah-Jane Considine, Teacher assistant: Mrs Catrina Simpson, Evelyn, Connor, Cooper, Luna, James, Zara, Ned, Ronnie, Harriette, Hudson, Zali, Teacher: Mrs Amy Zarb Middle Row: Giselle, Jaxson, Luca, Sohl, Koby, Tyson, Archibald Front Row: Charlotte, William, Violet, Deegan, Vincent, Gabriella Absent: Logan Picture: Michaela Harlow

St Johns Catholic Primary School Prep B Teacher: Mrs Gayle Frank, Teacher Assistant Mrs Carmel Scriha Back Row: Louis, Nate, Amaya, Ario, Beau, Briar, Huxx, Louie Middle Row: Charlie, Emily, Ruby, Justin, Liam, Cohen, Annabelle, Myer, Harry Front Row: Abigail, Quintin, Adalyn, Jude, Summer, Zack, Elliot Absent: Isla, Haisley Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

St Joseph's Primary School Prep Teacher: Mrs Gruber, Teacher Assistant: Mrs Franettorich Back Row: Andrew Lawson, Jack Green, Lucas Budd, Harvey Kennedy, Penny Brammer, Davin Hladky, Taze Gallivan Middle Row: Annika Statton, Mary Somerset, Chase Kachel, Arthur Kennedy, Rhys Dennis, Gaige Gunning, Nalani Weazel, Lucas Corrigan Front Row: Vinn Mayer, Mila Ruane, Charlie Stanley, Elisabeth Richards, Flynn Clark, Mackenzie Cox Picture: Michaela Harlow

St Joseph's Primary School Prep Teacher: Mrs Jean Geiger, Teacher Assistant: Mrs Lyn Harris Back Row: Hudson Turner, Archer Kennedy, Lucas McDermott, Oscar Angus, Arya Stevens, Albie Klemen, Leo Roulston, Ned Pertsch, Charlie Corry Middle Row: Seth Hale, Laci Shannon, Natalie Gardiner, Theo Little, Enzo Bianchi, Keeley Haynes Front Row: Andy Bourke, Koda Trevethan, Harvey Skipper, Abi Hardwick, Georgia Eggins, Katelyn Single, Billy Webster Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School

St Marys Catholic Primary School Prep Back Row: Kobi, Isabella, Gianna, Samuel, Brooklyn, Olive, Cash, Benz, Matilda, Harper Middle Row: Nina, Tyler, George, Adriel, Willem, Vinudi, Christina, Jack Front Row: Georgia, Easton, Tyson, Rory, Logan, Charlotte, Flynn, Ivor Picture: Michaela Harlow

St Marys Catholic Primary School Prep Back Row: Aleyna, Harper, Matilda, Helena, Sabine, Keira, Lucy, Luis, Carter, Cohen Middle Row: Thomas, William, Vivienne, Zoey, Stella, Ethan, Andrew, Tobias, Charlie Front Row: Theo, Henley, Leo, Vance, Ariana Picture: Michaela Harlow

Swayneville State School

Swayneville State School Back Row: Koby, Arlia, Harper, Eloise, Jayden Front Row: Benttley, Elsy, Brydie, Saul Picture: Michaela Harlow

Valkyrie State School

Valkyrie State School Prep Leila Comiskey

Victoria Park State School

Victoria Park State School Prep A Back Row: Kalais, Reshali, Dominic, Zoey, Brooklyn, Cairo, Tristan, Mrs Harberger Middle Row: Fatima, Lorraine, Kaylee, Maisie, Joesen, Alyssa, Kaleena Front Row: Bill, Hunter, Clyde, Xander Picture: Michaela Harlow

Victoria Park State School Prep C Back Row: Lexi, Charlotte, Bohdi, Ryan, Jacob, Matthias, Zeke, Nova, Esther Middle Row: Emmaleigh, Isabelle, Charlee, Lilly, Niylah, Zara, Adeline Front Row: Nate, Levi, Avin, Romeo, Archer, Xavier Picture: Michaela Harlow

Victoria Park State School Prep/1 Back Row: Kooper, Lachlan, Adele, Piper Front Row: Ihimaera, Tino-Junior, Ares, Kia, Led Picture: Michaela Harlow

Victoria Park State School Prep B Back Row: Jyxen, Constance, Jaxxon, Grace, Isabelle, Olivia, Mason, Kohden Middle Row: Tinaye, Anuhitha, Rosie, Addison, Harmony-Rose, Elowen, Phoebe Front Row: Isaiah, Quincy, Jayden, Isaac, Leyland, Jomen Picture: Michaela Harlow

Walkerston State School

Walkerston State School Prep A Mrs Kimberly Patti, Mrs Michelle Cunningham Back Row: Ellie, Chase, Lennox, Oliver, Tyler, Spencer, Sarah, Alexis Middle Row: Hannah, Annalise, Odie, Gabe, Amelia, Riley, Mia, Heath Front Row: Tobias, Alex, Corbin, Reeve, Jack Absent: Willow, Levi, Amelie Picture: Michaela Harlow

Walkerston State School Prep BMrs Sharon Lovatt, Mrs Kathleen Sturdy Back Row: Ava, Lillith, Theo, Zane, Mila, Josie, Franklin, Moana, Ava Middle Row: Sadie, Addylin, Chayse, Esme, Cooper, Zvi, Tyla, Jake Front Row: Anastasia, Levi, Chanel, Jasper, Scarlett, Hunter, Gus, Duke Picture: Michaela Harlow

Whitsunday Anglican School

Whitsunday Anglican School Prep H Back Row: Mrs Sue Bartholomew (Teacher Aide), Fletcher Ross, Axl Rowe, Agam Singh, Ethan Ralph, Miles Rogers, Haroon Youssef, Coen Novosel, Xander Sotelo, Sabit Nasir, Julian Kana, Avery Marriott, Harper Ribaldone, Mrs Alyse Hurley (Teacher) Front Row: Archer Palise, Diya Jacob, Emily Nishihata, Vivaan Narsingpura, Daniel Alumbarak, Abdurrahman Hasmat, Evelyn Downes, Edwin Chen, Madeline Stacey Picture: Michaela Harlow

Whitsunday Anglican School Prep K Back Row: Mrs Jeannie Lockyer (Teacher Aide) Olivia Cleveland, Keya Chopra, Kevin Geo George, Aaron Bist, Myra Bhatt, Lucy Thomas, Corey Castle-Johnson, Declan Jenner, Andrew Mawondo, Ruby Surman, Arthur Sweet, Ms Shanelle Kinsey (Teacher) Front row: Isadora Callahan, Ziggy Crawford, Sail Jacobson, Zuri Brennan, Anaya Mayatra, Poppy Rozis, Neeka Asgaripour, Ivaan Rana, Marcus Lindenberg Picture: Michaela Harlow

Whitsunday Anglican School Prep B Back Row: Mel Wendler (Teacher Aide), Gimath Attanayake, Adabb Wander, Aikaterina Kertesz, Kodi Dettmann, Patrick Buchanan, Sacha Sawtell, Alexander Kummerfeld, Isaiah Pritchard, Harry Bullock, Aaron Yun, Lucia Doig, Miss Ebony Bills (Teacher) Front Row: Ashmith Das, Ved Patel, Jayrit Singh, Rebecca Lewis, Minugi Yehansa, Amanda Piyathilaka, Celine Salehi, Elliot Brown, Daisy Halls Picture: Michaela Harlow

Whitsunday Christian College

Whitsunday Christian College Prep Back Row: Murphy Pittendrigh, Oliver Elkins, Rocky Yates, Gurjaap Sandhu, Caden Behnck, Samuel Hart, Hunter Le Brocq Middle Row: Hannah Pennell, Penelope Mubayi, Joey Rodwell, Frankie Thomson, Aniha Nand, Aurora Burke Front Row: Indie Lovett, Sophia Emmerson, Summer Loiuk, Remi Hetherington, Chelsea Dunn Picture: Michaela Harlow

Whitsunday Christian College Prep Back Row:b0Mrs Elmarie Van der Westhuizen, Farraz Shahidullah, Asher Kriel, Alexander Youngsmith, Max Sophi, Elijah Rutland, Ronny Bennett-Bowden, Fletcher Nash, Mrs Anita Tuchy Front Row: Sky Pettigrove, Lacey Singlewood, Japji Dhot, Amilee Laurent-Meale, Olivia Serfontein, Siska Higgins, Tylah Shephard, Elena Hales, Phoebe Emmerson Picture: Michaela Harlow

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