1/93Riley Richter, Mackay Central State School, My First Day photo gallery, January 28, 2025
‘I’m so excited for colouring!’: Preppies first day of school
Whether they were excited for colouring or play, hundreds of Mackay kids took a huge step toward growing up as they entered school for the first time.
2/93Willow Ogden, Mackay Central State School, My First Day photo gallery, January 28, 2025
3/93Rhyle Boongaling, Mackay Central State School, My First Day photo gallery, January 28, 2025
4/93Child with her mum, My First Day photo gallery, January 28, 2025
5/93North Rose, Mackay Central State School, My First Day photo gallery, January 28, 2025
6/93Peyton Smith, Mackay Central State School, My First Day photo gallery, January 28, 2025
7/93Remi Rainbow, Mackay Central State School, My First Day photo gallery, January 28, 2025
8/93Isla Nielson, My First Day photo gallery, January 28, 2025
9/93Nathanial Place, Mackay Central State School, My First Day photo gallery, January 28, 2025
10/93Preppie Taylah, with Katie Murphy, starting her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg
11/93Preppie Phoenyx, with Peter and Latoya Latimer, starting her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg
12/93Preppie Chase, with sisters Evie and Ensley, starting his first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg
13/93Preppie Eli starting his first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg
14/93Preppie Leo, with older siblings Oliver and Hailey, starting his first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg
15/93Preppie Addilyn, with sister Indie, starting her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg
16/93Preppie Evie starting her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg
17/93Preppie Sonny, with Chloe, starting his first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg
18/93Preppie Callum Reilly, with Samantha Fennech, starting his first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. 28 January, 2025
19/93Preppie Grace starting her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. 28 January, 2025
20/93Preppie Hendericleus, with Charl and Georgia Strydom, was excited to start his first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. 28 January, 2025
21/93Preppie Luka starting his first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. 28 January, 2025
22/93Preppie Sapphira, with Josh Hogg, said she was "so excited for colouring" as she started her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. 28 January, 2025
23/93Preppie Lulu Thompson, with parents Jordon and Nadene, starting her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. 28 January, 2025
24/93Preppie Addie, with Kelly, starting her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. January 28, 2025.
25/93Preppie Ella Percy, with Julie Rasmussen, starting her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. 28 January, 2025
26/93Preppie Theodore, with parents Natalie and Michael Rutland, starting his first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. 28 January, 2025
27/93Preppie Ellie-May, with Robert Harris, starting her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. January 28, 2025.
28/93Preppie Alfie Harrold, with Craig Harrold and Kearrina Pianta, starting his first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. January 28, 2025.
29/93Preppie Adelaide, with proud parents Emmet and Jenna Williams starting her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. January 28, 2025.
30/93Preppie Huxley starting his first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. January 28, 2025.
31/93Preppie Keevah said she was "so excited for playing" as she started her first day at Mackay North State Primary School. Photo: Fergus Gregg. January 28, 2025.
32/93Inas Wilkins, Levi Wilkins, Sophia Wilkins, Luke Johns Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
33/93Jessica Harvey and Poppy Harvey Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
34/93Amanda, Diana, Erica and Clay Simpkins Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
35/93Ben, Piper and Samantha Relton Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
36/93Dan and Josie Blines Andy, Beau Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
37/93Zoey Swann and Danielle Swann Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
38/93Zoey Swann and Danielle Swann Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
39/93Luhna Giddy Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
40/93David, Jess, Dana and Ruby Searles Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
41/93Max Mason Kristy Mason going into grade 2 Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
42/93Milly and Samara Carter Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
43/93Danielle, Ayva-Lee, Cayden, Ronald, Lan McCallum Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
44/93Sherane Mae and Xhamiea Pahit Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
45/93Brenda, Levi and Amanda Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
46/93Bianca and Nate Kilkelly and Zyla Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
47/93Kaitlyn, Harry and Ryan Davies Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
48/93Ari Harris, Zac Harris, Archie Harris Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
49/93Chloe and Annalee Gunthorpe Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
50/93Natasha Mace and Hope Mace-Mooney Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
51/93Daniel, Leonardo and Allyce Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
52/93Riley and Brendan Murphy Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
53/93Daniel and Leonardo Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
54/93Leanne Penshorn, Harry Davies and Harrison OBrien Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
55/93Sam and Rhylee Ludwick Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
56/93Lily Hume and Dan Hume Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
57/93Neitiri Raikaki-Mooney Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
58/93John Lansdowne, Sandra Lansdowne , Natalie West, Ryleigh West and Rheanna West Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
59/93Rowan Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
60/93Leanne Penshorn, Harry Davies and Harrison OBrien Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
61/93Aria and Cruz Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
62/93Daniel and Leonardo Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
63/93Daniel, Leonardo and Allyce Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
64/93Dylan Martin and Ivy Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
65/93Atlas Fox and Luna Fox Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
66/93Zoe Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
67/93Veera Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
68/93Max Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
69/93Harrison OBrien Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
70/93Harrison OBrien Prep Fitzgerald State School. Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
71/93Hallie Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
72/93Parker and Adelaide Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
73/93Takudzwa and Vance Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
74/93Polly Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
75/93Grace Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
76/93Nethuka, Mrs Wendler and Tiffany Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
77/93Xavier, Mrs Johnson, Patrick Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
78/93Theordoros and Remie Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
79/93Macey Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
80/93Matilda Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
81/93Alaina Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
82/93Georgia Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
83/93Georgia and Frankie Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
84/93Hawkins Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
85/93Kai Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
86/93Ayan and Eloise Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
87/93Barry and Sithuli Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
88/93Arya, Udham, Mrs Hurley, Hazel, Owen Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
89/93Delta, Asher and Oliver Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
90/93Lacey Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
91/93Aiden Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
92/93Cooper Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
93/93John Prep Whitsunday Anglican School . Tuesday 28 January 2025 Picture:Michaela Harlow
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