Bundaberg prep students enjoy the first day of the school career

It was an emotional and memorable first day for students and parents across Bundaberg, as hundreds of preppies began their schooling journey. See the photos from Kalkie SS, Bundaberg South SS and St Luke’s Anglican College.

It was a day of smiles and tears for littles and their parents as hundreds of Bundaberg Prep students took the first steps on their schooling career on Monday.

More than 44,000 preppies across the state started their schooling journey on Monday, with nerves, smiles and a few tears (from parents and children) making it a memorable day in many ways.

Education Minister Grace Grace said Queensland schools were welcoming almost 875,000 students into the classroom for the start of the school year.

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“More than 571,000 students will attend Queensland’s 1262 state schools in 2023,” Ms Grace said.

“They will be guided by more than 55,000 teachers and 19,000 teacher aides from Day 1.”

The NewsMail visited Bundaberg schools to capture some of those first day experiences.

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Bundaberg South State School students spent the morning about their safety mascot, a plushy cattle dog named Bluey.

Kalkie State School students spent the morning getting to know each other playing in the classroom.

St Luke's Anglican College students began the day with some spider inspired yoga, preparing their little bodies for a big year ahead.

See the photos below:

Bundaberg South State School

Bundaberg South student Ari works on a puzzle.

Bundaberg South students Alexis Clark and Taylynn work on their stacking skills.

Bundaberg South students work together on lining up numbered cookies.

Bundaberg South student works on her drawing.

It was a big morning for the young students.

Bundaberg South student Chase Fenn works on his weaving.

Bundaberg South student Wilkie reads a picture book.

Bundaberg South student plays with a pin board.

Bundaberg South student Angela Meiers practises her drawing.

Bundaberg South student Mia Doherty watches the teacher.

Bundaberg South student Maleah reads a book.

Bundaberg South student Lyla has some fun weaving.

Bundaberg South student Taylynn focuses on a numbers puzzle.

Prep students learn about school safety mascot Bluey at Bundaberg South State School.

Bundaberg South students spent time playing with puzzles as they settled in on their first day.

Bundaberg South student Emmett White spends some time on the pinboard.

Bundaberg South student Zaylee concentrates on some weaving.

Bundaberg South student Mia Edelmann puts her drawing skills to work.

Bundaberg South student Cooper Nippard plays with a puzzle.

Bundaberg South students got used to being in a classroom.

St Luke’s Anglican College

St Luke's student Noah on his first day at school.

St Luke's student Debrah enjoying a snack.

St Luke's student Ashleigh enjoys her snack break.

St Luke's student Arliah on her first day.

St Luke's students Phillip and Tommy in the classroom.

St Luke's student Katia focuses on the teacher.

St Luke's student Jac in the classroom.

St Luke's student Hudson focusing well for his teacher.

St Luke's student Eliana does a good job of listening to the teacher on their first day.

St Luke's student Maci paying attention in the classroom.

St Luke's student Madden gives a big grin on his first day.

St Luke's student Ayla enjoys her lunch.

Kalkie State School

Kalkie student Remy plays at being a chef.

Kalkie student Emiya has some fun with play-doh.

Kalkie student Kelahni enjoys changing the colour on a sparkly pillow.

Kalkie student Felicity works on some Play-doh.

Kalkie student Sam works on his connecting skills.

Kalkie student Andi watches the teacher in class.

Kalkie student Alirah and her friends.

Kalkie student Jasper in class.

Kalkie student Connor plays with a toy car.

Kalkie student Zachary sings along with his teacher.

The first day of school was a big day for everyone.

Kalkie student Nash races his truck.

Kalkie student Remi listening in class.

Kalkie student Nate works on his building.

Kalkie student Brody plays house.

Kalkie student Riley sings along with the teacher during a round of 'heads, shoulders, knees and toes.'

Kalkie student Jack watches the teacher.

Kalkie student Brooke paying attention to her teacher.

Kalkie student Addison works on her building skills.

Kalkie student Daniel watches his new friends play.

Kalkie student Ethan watches his new friends play.

Kalkie student Parker plays with a train.

Kalkie student Olivia builds a house with her new friend.

Kalkie student Steven lines up for a snack break.

Kalkie student Alaric smiles on his first day.

Kalkie student Jasper gets ready for a snack break.

Kalkie student Indi gets ready for a snack break.

Kalkie student Saskia gives a shy smile for the camera.

Kalkie student Jax follows the teachers dance moves in class.

Kalkie student Aria dances along with the class.

Kalkie student Aidan follows the teachers dance moves.

Kalkie student Myla watches the teacher.

Kalkie student Peyton doing a good job of focusing in class.