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Toowoomba, Darling Downs 2023 My First Year prep students starting school | Photo gallery

The Chronicle’s My First Year Prep feature showcases all the cute students across the region in their first year of school. SEE THE PHOTOS HERE.

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March 15, 2023 - 6:00AM
Toowoomba Chronicle

The Chronicle’s My First Year Prep feature showcases all the cute Prep students of the region in their first year of school. See all the photos from participating schools below:

My First Year 2023: Toowoomba East State School Prep D with teacher Pollyanne Betts, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba East State School Prep D with teacher Pollyanne Betts, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba East State School Prep B with Siobhan Williams. Absent: class teacher Jane Hudson, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba East State School Prep B with Siobhan Williams. Absent: class teacher Jane Hudson, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba East State School Prep A with teacher Tahsin Hussein, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba East State School Prep A with teacher Tahsin Hussein, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba East State School Prep E with teacher Peta Ellingsen, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba East State School Prep E with teacher Peta Ellingsen, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba East State School Prep C with teacher Lois Thorburn (left) and teacher aide Manon Ceccato, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba East State School Prep C with teacher Lois Thorburn (left) and teacher aide Manon Ceccato, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Newtown State School Prep R students with teaching staff (from left) teacher aide's Alison Essery, Morgan Edwards and teacher Michelle Rankin, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Newtown State School Prep R students with teaching staff (from left) teacher aide's Alison Essery, Morgan Edwards and teacher Michelle Rankin, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Newtown State School Prep H students with (from left) teacher aide Margaret Thomas, teacher Suzie Richards and teacher aide Brooke Webb. Absent is teacher Katy Harris, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Newtown State School Prep H students with (from left) teacher aide Margaret Thomas, teacher Suzie Richards and teacher aide Brooke Webb. Absent is teacher Katy Harris, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Helidon State School Prep, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Helidon State School Prep, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Newtown State School Prep students with teacher Rebecca Gray, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Newtown State School Prep students with teacher Rebecca Gray, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Darling Downs Christian School Prep students with teacher aide Leah Andersson (left) and teacher Naomi Green, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Darling Downs Christian School Prep students with teacher aide Leah Andersson (left) and teacher Naomi Green, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Harristown State School Prep Dolphins with teacher aide Tanya Cawkwell (left) and Melissa Spence, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Harristown State School Prep Dolphins with teacher aide Tanya Cawkwell (left) and Melissa Spence, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Biddeston State School Prep students. Picture: Owen Studio
My First Year 2023: Biddeston State School Prep students. Picture: Owen Studio
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba North State SchoolPrep PY, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba North State SchoolPrep PY, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba North State School Prep C, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba North State School Prep C, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: St Patricks School, Allora.
My First Year 2023: St Patricks School, Allora.
My First Year 2023: Harristown State School Prep Turtles teacher Carlie McLaughlin (left) and teacher aide Danielle Rogers, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Harristown State School Prep Turtles teacher Carlie McLaughlin (left) and teacher aide Danielle Rogers, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Harristown State School Prep Stingrays teacher Jane Edwards (left) and teacher aide Natalie Edwards, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Harristown State School Prep Stingrays teacher Jane Edwards (left) and teacher aide Natalie Edwards, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Joseph's School, Chinchilla Prep C students with Mrs Moloney (left) and Mrs Crow.
My First Year 2023: St Joseph's School, Chinchilla Prep C students with Mrs Moloney (left) and Mrs Crow.
My First Year 2023: St Joseph's School, Chinchilla Prep W students with Mrs Waters.
My First Year 2023: St Joseph's School, Chinchilla Prep W students with Mrs Waters.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Grammar School Prep O students at the Junior School (back, from left) Theo, Reyan, Eddie and Finn and (front, from left) Tammy, Charlie, Mrs Ellie OConnell, Angus, Billy, Benny, Miss Madison Payne, Abel and Savith, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Grammar School Prep O students at the Junior School (back, from left) Theo, Reyan, Eddie and Finn and (front, from left) Tammy, Charlie, Mrs Ellie OConnell, Angus, Billy, Benny, Miss Madison Payne, Abel and Savith, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Grammar School Prep G students at the Junior School (back, from left Harry, Seth, Christopher and Shray, and (front, from left) Huxley, Enzo, Mrs Amelia Grills, Franklin, Dante, Frank, Miss Madison Payne, Lawson and Edward, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Grammar School Prep G students at the Junior School (back, from left Harry, Seth, Christopher and Shray, and (front, from left) Huxley, Enzo, Mrs Amelia Grills, Franklin, Dante, Frank, Miss Madison Payne, Lawson and Edward, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Concordia Lutheran College, Warwick Street Campus Prep. February 20, 2023
My First Year 2023: Concordia Lutheran College, Warwick Street Campus Prep. February 20, 2023
My First Year 2023: Harlaxton State School Prep C and Prep O, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Harlaxton State School Prep C and Prep O, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Pittsworth State School Prep B students (row on stairs, from left) Leslie, Arabella, Ramsay, Grace, Carter, (middle row) Harper, Lily, Colton, Kobi, Cruise, Miss Lauren Byrne and (front, from left) Zac, Macey, Mookipawsoe, Annalyse and Zavier, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Pittsworth State School Prep B students (row on stairs, from left) Leslie, Arabella, Ramsay, Grace, Carter, (middle row) Harper, Lily, Colton, Kobi, Cruise, Miss Lauren Byrne and (front, from left) Zac, Macey, Mookipawsoe, Annalyse and Zavier, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Pittsworth State School Prep S students (back, from left) Elsie, Hannah, Ahri, Skylar, Scarlett and Zoe, (middle row) Thomas, Spencer, Sky, Kelo, Benji, Finn and Charlie and (front, from left) Galaxy, Billy and Boston. March 2023 Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Pittsworth State School Prep S students (back, from left) Elsie, Hannah, Ahri, Skylar, Scarlett and Zoe, (middle row) Thomas, Spencer, Sky, Kelo, Benji, Finn and Charlie and (front, from left) Galaxy, Billy and Boston. March 2023 Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Pittsworth Prep Gold teaching staff (from left) Brittany Robinson, Simone Porter, Rachel O'Connell with students (Back, from left) Hugo, Jack, Thomas, Owen, Casey, Harry, Ellie, Arthur, Lizzie and Zoe and (centre, from left) Thea, Sophia, Olivia, Hannah, Morgan and Sophie and (front) Logan (left) and Mitch, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Pittsworth Prep Gold teaching staff (from left) Brittany Robinson, Simone Porter, Rachel O'Connell with students (Back, from left) Hugo, Jack, Thomas, Owen, Casey, Harry, Ellie, Arthur, Lizzie and Zoe and (centre, from left) Thea, Sophia, Olivia, Hannah, Morgan and Sophie and (front) Logan (left) and Mitch, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Pittsworth Prep Green Quinn, Montana, Mrs Jackie McGlashan, Charlie, Michael, Jayden, Lochlan, Adelyn, Mrs Julie Buckley, Jasreen, Nevayah and (centre) Eliza, Bailey, Maggie, Curtis and (front) Alfie, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Pittsworth Prep Green Quinn, Montana, Mrs Jackie McGlashan, Charlie, Michael, Jayden, Lochlan, Adelyn, Mrs Julie Buckley, Jasreen, Nevayah and (centre) Eliza, Bailey, Maggie, Curtis and (front) Alfie, March 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Jondaryan State School Prep students (from left) Lincoln, Yzmyne, Savannah and Vivienne. Absent is Mackenzie.
My First Year 2023: Jondaryan State School Prep students (from left) Lincoln, Yzmyne, Savannah and Vivienne. Absent is Mackenzie.
My First Year 2023: Cambooya State School Prep.
My First Year 2023: Cambooya State School Prep.
My First Year 2023: Geham State School Prep students, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Geham State School Prep students, March 2023.
My First Year 2023: Sacred Heart Primary School Prep C.
My First Year 2023: Sacred Heart Primary School Prep C.
My First Year 2023: Sacred Heart Primary School Prep N.
My First Year 2023: Sacred Heart Primary School Prep N.
My First Year 2023: St Patricks School, Mitchell (from left) Ahleigha Wilson, Pippa Ehrlich, Eloise Schafer, Beau Kinsley, Remi McCarrol and Aria Hughes.
My First Year 2023: St Patricks School, Mitchell (from left) Ahleigha Wilson, Pippa Ehrlich, Eloise Schafer, Beau Kinsley, Remi McCarrol and Aria Hughes.
My First Year 2023: Flagstone Creek State School Prep students (from left) Abigail, Georgia, Jackson, Dominic, Jack, Luke, Bodhi, Bellamy and Henry. Absent: Annie and Talitha, February 10, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Flagstone Creek State School Prep students (from left) Abigail, Georgia, Jackson, Dominic, Jack, Luke, Bodhi, Bellamy and Henry. Absent: Annie and Talitha, February 10, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Flagstone Creek State School Prep students (front row, from left) Abigail, Georgia, Jackson, Dominic, Jack, Luke and Bodhi and (back) Bellamy (left) and Henry. Absent: Annie and Talitha, February 10, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Flagstone Creek State School Prep students (front row, from left) Abigail, Georgia, Jackson, Dominic, Jack, Luke and Bodhi and (back) Bellamy (left) and Henry. Absent: Annie and Talitha, February 10, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Wyreema State School Prep 2.
My First Year 2023: Wyreema State School Prep 2.
My First Year 2023: Wyreema State School Prep 1.
My First Year 2023: Wyreema State School Prep 1.
My First Year 2023: Chinchilla Christian College Prep students and educators.
My First Year 2023: Chinchilla Christian College Prep students and educators.
My First Year 2023: Nobby State School Prep students (front, from left) Isobel, Katie, Kaiden, Bella and Lucy and (back, from left) Paul, Abbey, Lucy and Douglas. Absent is Eli.
My First Year 2023: Nobby State School Prep students (front, from left) Isobel, Katie, Kaiden, Bella and Lucy and (back, from left) Paul, Abbey, Lucy and Douglas. Absent is Eli.
My First Year 2023: Chinchilla State School Prep C.
My First Year 2023: Chinchilla State School Prep C.
My First Year 2023: Chinchilla State School Prep A.
My First Year 2023: Chinchilla State School Prep A.
My First Year 2023: Chinchilla State School Prep B.
My First Year 2023: Chinchilla State School Prep B.
My First Year 2023: St Patrick's School, St George Prep students.
My First Year 2023: St Patrick's School, St George Prep students.
My First Year 2023: Wilsonton State School Prep PYKR, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Wilsonton State School Prep PYKR, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Wilsonton State School Prep PYGL, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Wilsonton State School Prep PYGL, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Wilsonton State School Prep PYAT, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Wilsonton State School Prep PYAT, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Anglican School Prep A, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Anglican School Prep A, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Anglican School Prep B, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Anglican School Prep B, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mt Tyson State School Prep students (from left) Charlie Riehl, Payton Watkins and Bill McColm.
My First Year 2023: Mt Tyson State School Prep students (from left) Charlie Riehl, Payton Watkins and Bill McColm.
My First Year 2023: Glenvale State School Prep L, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Glenvale State School Prep L, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Glenvale State School Prep G, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Glenvale State School Prep G, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Glenvale State School Prep V, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Glenvale State School Prep V, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Glenvale State School Prep E, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Glenvale State School Prep E, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Glenvale State School Prep N, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Glenvale State School Prep N, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Middle Ridge State School, Prep WG, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Middle Ridge State School, Prep WG, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Middle Ridge State School Prep J, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Middle Ridge State School Prep J, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Middle Ridge State School Prep CW, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Middle Ridge State School Prep CW, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Middle Ridge State School Prep B, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Middle Ridge State School Prep B, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Drayton State School Prep students with teacher aide Hailey Hennesy (left) and deputy principal Mandy Stewart, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Drayton State School Prep students with teacher aide Hailey Hennesy (left) and deputy principal Mandy Stewart, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Monica's Primary School, Oakey Prep students (back row, from left) Evelyn, Ayla, school officer Mrs Owens, Georgia, David, teacher Mrs Hoffmann, Bridee, Linkoln, school officer Mrs Byers, Sydney-Rose and Sophie, and (middle row, from left) Ryan, Dylan, Eddy, Laura, Brianna, Abby, Eliana, Zendayah and Blaze, and (front row, from left) Beau, Charlotte, Jakoa, Korbyn, Austin, Eddie, Jorja, McKenna and Coen. (Absent Poppy), February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Monica's Primary School, Oakey Prep students (back row, from left) Evelyn, Ayla, school officer Mrs Owens, Georgia, David, teacher Mrs Hoffmann, Bridee, Linkoln, school officer Mrs Byers, Sydney-Rose and Sophie, and (middle row, from left) Ryan, Dylan, Eddy, Laura, Brianna, Abby, Eliana, Zendayah and Blaze, and (front row, from left) Beau, Charlotte, Jakoa, Korbyn, Austin, Eddie, Jorja, McKenna and Coen. (Absent Poppy), February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Haden State School Prep students Raylan Sparks and Abigail Church with Piper the chicken, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Haden State School Prep students Raylan Sparks and Abigail Church with Piper the chicken, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Haden State School Prep students Abigail Church and Raylan Sparks, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Haden State School Prep students Abigail Church and Raylan Sparks, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Haden State School Prep students Abigail Church and Raylan Sparks, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Haden State School Prep students Abigail Church and Raylan Sparks, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Concordia Lutheran College Hume Street Campus Prep students, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Concordia Lutheran College Hume Street Campus Prep students, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Downlands College Prep Red, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Downlands College Prep Red, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Downlands College Prep Blue, February 2023
My First Year 2023: Downlands College Prep Blue, February 2023
My First Year 2023: Holy Name Primary School Prep students (back row, from left) Blayke Plant, Theodore Rex, Serenity Watts, Zara Heron, Annika Arbulu, Aaira Imran and Evie Burrigan. (Middle Row, from left) Marcellous Winters-McKellar, Banjo Luck, Thiong Mamer, Amou Wek, Imarni-Lee Melville, Zylah Mathews and Gabriella Racanello and (front row, from left) Benny Raralevu, Ajuur Chol, Willow Taylor and Victor Spicer, with teachers Debbie Hawkins (left) and Theresa Holm. Absent is Eric Johnson-Voll, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Holy Name Primary School Prep students (back row, from left) Blayke Plant, Theodore Rex, Serenity Watts, Zara Heron, Annika Arbulu, Aaira Imran and Evie Burrigan. (Middle Row, from left) Marcellous Winters-McKellar, Banjo Luck, Thiong Mamer, Amou Wek, Imarni-Lee Melville, Zylah Mathews and Gabriella Racanello and (front row, from left) Benny Raralevu, Ajuur Chol, Willow Taylor and Victor Spicer, with teachers Debbie Hawkins (left) and Theresa Holm. Absent is Eric Johnson-Voll, February 2023.
My First Year 2023: Gowrie State School, Gowrie Junction Prep students from combined classes, February 2023
My First Year 2023: Gowrie State School, Gowrie Junction Prep students from combined classes, February 2023
My First Year 2023: Glenvale Christian School Prep, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Glenvale Christian School Prep, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Bunker's Hill State School. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Bunker's Hill State School. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Fairview Heights State School Prep F, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Fairview Heights State School Prep F, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Fairview Heights State School Prep students of P1T, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Fairview Heights State School Prep students of P1T, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Fairview Heights State School Prep students of P1K, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Fairview Heights State School Prep students of P1K, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Brookstead State School Prep students Layla (left) and Aurora.
My First Year 2023: Brookstead State School Prep students Layla (left) and Aurora.
My First Year 2023: Fairholme College Prep class. February 10, 2023
My First Year 2023: Fairholme College Prep class. February 10, 2023
My First Year 2023: Fairholme College Prep class. February 10, 2023
My First Year 2023: Fairholme College Prep class. February 10, 2023
My First Year 2023: Southbrook Central State School Prep students (from left) Amity, Moshe, Kaia, Royce, Harrison, Liam and Makala, Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Southbrook Central State School Prep students (from left) Amity, Moshe, Kaia, Royce, Harrison, Liam and Makala, Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Southbrook Central State School Prep students (from left) Amity, Moshe, Kaia, Royce, Harrison, Liam and Makala, Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Southbrook Central State School Prep students (from left) Amity, Moshe, Kaia, Royce, Harrison, Liam and Makala, Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Rangeville State School Prep H, Friday, February 24, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Rangeville State School Prep H, Friday, February 24, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Rangeville State School Prep F, Friday, February 24, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Rangeville State School Prep F, Friday, February 24, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Rangeville State School Prep HO, Friday, February 24, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Rangeville State School Prep HO, Friday, February 24, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Rangeville State School Prep G, Friday, February 24, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Rangeville State School Prep G, Friday, February 24, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Rangeville State School Prep students of Prep/1TG, Friday, February 24, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Rangeville State School Prep students of Prep/1TG, Friday, February 24, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Allora State School Prep students (from left) Savannah, Xavier, Matilda, Alby, Grace, Reeves, Millie, Kai C (standing), Ryley, Elouise, Danielle, Nathaniel, Gracie, Riley, Kai M (standing), Azarlie, Hannah, William T and William C, Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Allora State School Prep students (from left) Savannah, Xavier, Matilda, Alby, Grace, Reeves, Millie, Kai C (standing), Ryley, Elouise, Danielle, Nathaniel, Gracie, Riley, Kai M (standing), Azarlie, Hannah, William T and William C, Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Greenmount State School Prep students (back row, from left) Asher, Ryker and Ziya, (middle row) Lily and Dominic and (bottom, right) Howard.
My First Year 2023: Greenmount State School Prep students (back row, from left) Asher, Ryker and Ziya, (middle row) Lily and Dominic and (bottom, right) Howard.
My First Year 2023: Cecil Plains State School Prep students.
My First Year 2023: Cecil Plains State School Prep students.
Millmerran State School Prep E (back row, from left) Eli, Skyler, teacher Miss Jessica Erwood, Mirah, teacher aide Mrs Michelle Miiller, Archie, Zander and principal Rob Michel and (middle row, from left) Naevia, Andi, Ryley, Ariah, Indi-Lee and Jake and (front row, from left) Emeraki, Mason and Wylie, Friday, February 17, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
Millmerran State School Prep E (back row, from left) Eli, Skyler, teacher Miss Jessica Erwood, Mirah, teacher aide Mrs Michelle Miiller, Archie, Zander and principal Rob Michel and (middle row, from left) Naevia, Andi, Ryley, Ariah, Indi-Lee and Jake and (front row, from left) Emeraki, Mason and Wylie, Friday, February 17, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
St Joseph's School, Millmerran Prep students (front row, from left) Kurt Magno, Robert Stoker, Aria Klein, Bonnie Fitzgerald, Elsie Willett, Aiden Bejarin, Xander Burgess and Emily Andrews and (back row, from left) Colin Pink, Aden Hollis and Bentley Garner, Absent are Noah Orchison-Hood, Callie Barker and Ryan Kelly, Friday, February 17, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
St Joseph's School, Millmerran Prep students (front row, from left) Kurt Magno, Robert Stoker, Aria Klein, Bonnie Fitzgerald, Elsie Willett, Aiden Bejarin, Xander Burgess and Emily Andrews and (back row, from left) Colin Pink, Aden Hollis and Bentley Garner, Absent are Noah Orchison-Hood, Callie Barker and Ryan Kelly, Friday, February 17, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: St Saviour's Primary School Prep H, Thursday, February 9, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: St Saviour's Primary School Prep H, Thursday, February 9, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: St Saviour's Primary School Prep T, Thursday, February 9, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: St Saviour's Primary School Prep T, Thursday, February 9, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: St Saviour's Primary School Prep A, Thursday, February 9, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: St Saviour's Primary School Prep A, Thursday, February 9, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba West Special School students (Top from left) Deacon, Ayden, Kuitakwashe, Antwonn and Oscar. (Bottom from left) Xander, Xavier, Mohamed, Jamal, Salwan and Ethan.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba West Special School students (Top from left) Deacon, Ayden, Kuitakwashe, Antwonn and Oscar. (Bottom from left) Xander, Xavier, Mohamed, Jamal, Salwan and Ethan.
My First Year 2023: Wellcamp State School Prep students (front, from left) Arlo, Faith, Chevrolet and Finley, (middle row, from left) Ashur, Oliver, Ashlee and Skylah and (back, from left) Alaylah, Shiloh, Maggie and Jack.
My First Year 2023: Wellcamp State School Prep students (front, from left) Arlo, Faith, Chevrolet and Finley, (middle row, from left) Ashur, Oliver, Ashlee and Skylah and (back, from left) Alaylah, Shiloh, Maggie and Jack.
My First Year 2023: The Glennie School Prep Franklin.
My First Year 2023: The Glennie School Prep Franklin.
My First Year 2023: The Glennie School Prep Rankin.
My First Year 2023: The Glennie School Prep Rankin.
My First Year 2023: Highfields State School Prep A.
My First Year 2023: Highfields State School Prep A.
My First Year 2023: Highfields State School Prep B.
My First Year 2023: Highfields State School Prep B.
My First Year 2023: Highfields State School Prep D.
My First Year 2023: Highfields State School Prep D.
My First Year 2023: Highfields State School Prep C.
My First Year 2023: Highfields State School Prep C.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Christian College Prep B students with (from left) Mrs Linda Smoothy, Mrs Dennielle Gillies and Mrs Barbara Vosloo.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Christian College Prep B students with (from left) Mrs Linda Smoothy, Mrs Dennielle Gillies and Mrs Barbara Vosloo.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Christian College Prep A students with (from left) Mrs Andy Rauchle, Mrs Karen Smit and Mrs Barbara Vosloo.
My First Year 2023: Toowoomba Christian College Prep A students with (from left) Mrs Andy Rauchle, Mrs Karen Smit and Mrs Barbara Vosloo.
My First Year 2023: Highlands Christian College Prep A.
My First Year 2023: Highlands Christian College Prep A.
My First Year 2023: Highlands Christian College Prep B.
My First Year 2023: Highlands Christian College Prep B.
My First Year 2023: St Finbarrs School, Quilpie Prep students (from left) Luci, Lylah, Jory, Lucy, Lewis, Lincoin with teacher Mrs. Harris.
My First Year 2023: St Finbarrs School, Quilpie Prep students (from left) Luci, Lylah, Jory, Lucy, Lewis, Lincoin with teacher Mrs. Harris.
Sacred Heart Primary School, Cunnamulla Prep students (back row, from left) Charlie, Maverick, Tomas, Will, Jaylen, Max, Carter and Hudson and (front row, from left) Sally, Layla, Anderson, Lyla, Aaliyah, Alyiah, Isabelle and Charlotte with school officer Mrs Rebecca Fett (left) and teacher Miss Aimee Bretherton.
Sacred Heart Primary School, Cunnamulla Prep students (back row, from left) Charlie, Maverick, Tomas, Will, Jaylen, Max, Carter and Hudson and (front row, from left) Sally, Layla, Anderson, Lyla, Aaliyah, Alyiah, Isabelle and Charlotte with school officer Mrs Rebecca Fett (left) and teacher Miss Aimee Bretherton.
My First Year 2023: Withcott State School Prep.
My First Year 2023: Withcott State School Prep.
My First Year 2023: St Maria Goretti School Prep students (front, from left) Eliza Clair, Jonathan Walker, Harper Hall and Levi Sheridan and (back, from left) Poppy Brown, Werner Kohn, Lila Kiehne, Claire Killen.
My First Year 2023: St Maria Goretti School Prep students (front, from left) Eliza Clair, Jonathan Walker, Harper Hall and Levi Sheridan and (back, from left) Poppy Brown, Werner Kohn, Lila Kiehne, Claire Killen.
My First Year 2023: Vale View State School Prep students, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Vale View State School Prep students, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Vale View State School Prep students, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Vale View State School Prep students, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Anthony's Primary School Prep Blue students with teacher Katelyn Morgenstern, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Anthony's Primary School Prep Blue students with teacher Katelyn Morgenstern, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Anthony's Primary School Prep White students with teacher aide Rita McCalman (standing) and teacher Siobhan Rush, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Anthony's Primary School Prep White students with teacher aide Rita McCalman (standing) and teacher Siobhan Rush, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Pilton State School Prep students (standing, from left) Charles, Vegas, Elsie, Florence and (front) Rosie and Brodie, February 13, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Pilton State School Prep students (standing, from left) Charles, Vegas, Elsie, Florence and (front) Rosie and Brodie, February 13, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Pilton State School Prep students (from left) Rosie, Vegas, Florence, Charles, Brodie and Elsie, February 13, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Pilton State School Prep students (from left) Rosie, Vegas, Florence, Charles, Brodie and Elsie, February 13, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Ramsay State School Prep (back row, from left) Aris, Angus, Oliver, Cecilia, William and Edward and (front) Bianca, Jonty, Matilda, Andreas and Hayley, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Ramsay State School Prep (back row, from left) Aris, Angus, Oliver, Cecilia, William and Edward and (front) Bianca, Jonty, Matilda, Andreas and Hayley, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Rockville State School Prep, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Rockville State School Prep, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Francis De Sales School, Clifton Prep students (from left) Nell Skillington, Tommy Hughes and Zarah Daley, February 20, 2023.
My First Year 2023: St Francis De Sales School, Clifton Prep students (from left) Nell Skillington, Tommy Hughes and Zarah Daley, February 20, 2023.
My First Year 2023: St Francis De Sales School, Clifton Prep students (from left) Nell Skillington, Tommy Hughes and Zarah Daley, February 20, 2023.
My First Year 2023: St Francis De Sales School, Clifton Prep students (from left) Nell Skillington, Tommy Hughes and Zarah Daley, February 20, 2023.
My First Year 2023: St Francis De Sales School, Clifton Prep students (from left) Nell Skillington, Tommy Hughes and Zarah Daley, February 20, 2023.
My First Year 2023: St Francis De Sales School, Clifton Prep students (from left) Nell Skillington, Tommy Hughes and Zarah Daley, February 20, 2023.
My First Year 2023: Murphy's Creek State School Prep student Dante Cunningham, February 14, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Murphy's Creek State School Prep student Dante Cunningham, February 14, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Murphy's Creek State School Prep student Dante Cunningham, February 14, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Murphy's Creek State School Prep student Dante Cunningham, February 14, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Kingsthorpe State School prep M class. Monday, February 6, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.
My First Year 2023: Kingsthorpe State School prep M class. Monday, February 6, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.
My First Year 2023: Murphy's Creek State School Prep student Dante Cunningham, February 14, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Murphy's Creek State School Prep student Dante Cunningham, February 14, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Murphy's Creek State School Prep student Dante Cunningham, February 14, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Murphy's Creek State School Prep student Dante Cunningham, February 14, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Kingsthorpe State School prep T class. Monday, February 6, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.
My First Year 2023: Kingsthorpe State School prep T class. Monday, February 6, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.
My First Year 2023: St Thomas More's Primary School Prep Red, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Thomas More's Primary School Prep Red, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Thomas More's Primary School Prep Gold, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Thomas More's Primary School Prep Gold, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Thomas More's Primary School Prep Blue, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: St Thomas More's Primary School Prep Blue, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Our Lady of Lourdes Prep W, February 6, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Our Lady of Lourdes Prep W, February 6, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Our Lady of Lourdes Prep H, February 6, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Our Lady of Lourdes Prep H, February 6, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Oakey State School Prep KD students, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Oakey State School Prep KD students, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Oakey State School Prep MF students, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Oakey State School Prep MF students, February 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Meringandan State School Prep students, February 10, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Meringandan State School Prep students, February 10, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Gabbinbar State School Prep L students (names not in order) Othman, Sham, Heather, Elora, Oaka, Zahra, Sirat, Zae, Havana, Ashton, Lewis, Parisha, Elise, Kacae, Felix, Harry, Franklyn, Jayviahn and Daali. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Gabbinbar State School Prep L students (names not in order) Othman, Sham, Heather, Elora, Oaka, Zahra, Sirat, Zae, Havana, Ashton, Lewis, Parisha, Elise, Kacae, Felix, Harry, Franklyn, Jayviahn and Daali. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Gabbinbar State School Prep S students (names not in order) Iyaan, Hudson, Tilde, Cian, Dominic, Spencer, Sophia, Georgia, Frankie, Selena, Parker, Jayni, Astrid, Annabelle and Hamish. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Gabbinbar State School Prep S students (names not in order) Iyaan, Hudson, Tilde, Cian, Dominic, Spencer, Sophia, Georgia, Frankie, Selena, Parker, Jayni, Astrid, Annabelle and Hamish. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Grantham State School Prep students (from left) Harrison, Robert, Torin, Indiana, Jeremy, Wyatt, James and Caleb. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Grantham State School Prep students (from left) Harrison, Robert, Torin, Indiana, Jeremy, Wyatt, James and Caleb. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Mater Dei Primary School Prep Jade students with teacher Georjia Ford (left) and teacher aide Julia Hunt, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mater Dei Primary School Prep Jade students with teacher Georjia Ford (left) and teacher aide Julia Hunt, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mater Dei Primary School Prep Garnett students with teacher aide Rachel Clark (left) and teacher Kim Collette, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mater Dei Primary School Prep Garnett students with teacher aide Rachel Clark (left) and teacher Kim Collette, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mater Dei Primary School Prep Topaz students with teacher Barbara Bennett, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mater Dei Primary School Prep Topaz students with teacher Barbara Bennett, February 21, 2023. Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Highfields Prep C students with Anabel Austin (left) and Mel Skewes. February 2023 Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Highfields Prep C students with Anabel Austin (left) and Mel Skewes. February 2023 Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Highfields, Prep A students with Elissa Chapman (left) and Natasha Hess. February 2023 Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Highfields, Prep A students with Elissa Chapman (left) and Natasha Hess. February 2023 Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Highfields Prep B students with Kaitlin Hawkins (left) and Loveena Williams. February 2023 Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Mary MacKillop Catholic College, Highfields Prep B students with Kaitlin Hawkins (left) and Loveena Williams. February 2023 Picture: Bev Lacey
My First Year 2023: Crows Nest State School, Prep Explorer class. Thursday, February 9, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.
My First Year 2023: Crows Nest State School, Prep Explorer class. Thursday, February 9, 2023. Picture: Nev Madsen.
My First Year 2023: Darling Heights State School Prep T. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Darling Heights State School Prep T. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Darling Heights State School Prep N. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Darling Heights State School Prep N. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Darling Heights State School Prep W. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Darling Heights State School Prep W. February 2023
My First Year 2023: Clifton State School prep students (from left) Jett, Leo, Declan, Evelyn, Darlyn. Inset (from left): Zeke, Savannah, Archie. February 20, 2023
My First Year 2023: Clifton State School prep students (from left) Jett, Leo, Declan, Evelyn, Darlyn. Inset (from left): Zeke, Savannah, Archie. February 20, 2023
My First Year 2023: Clifton State School prep students (from left) Leo, Jett, Evelyn, Darlyn, Declan. Inset (from top) Savannah, Zeke, Archie. February 20, 2023
My First Year 2023: Clifton State School prep students (from left) Leo, Jett, Evelyn, Darlyn, Declan. Inset (from top) Savannah, Zeke, Archie. February 20, 2023
My First Year 2023: Emu Creek State School prep class, from left, Carmi, Vincent, Jacinta, Annabelle, Harry, Matthew. Insert, Max. February 13, 2023
My First Year 2023: Emu Creek State School prep class, from left, Carmi, Vincent, Jacinta, Annabelle, Harry, Matthew. Insert, Max. February 13, 2023
My First Year 2023: Emu Creek State School prep class, from left, Carmi, Vincent, Jacinta, Annabelle, Harry, Matthew. February 13, 2023
My First Year 2023: Emu Creek State School prep class, from left, Carmi, Vincent, Jacinta, Annabelle, Harry, Matthew. February 13, 2023

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