MY FIRST YEAR: Silly faces gallery of Far North Queensland preppies

We’ve captured the cheeky grins and adorable faces of 2024’s prep class across Far North Queensland. Here are the funniest faces from this year’s preppies.

From the southside to the northern beaches of Cairns and across primary schools in the Far North, we’ve captured the cheeky grins and adorable faces of 2024’s prep class.

Here are the funniest faces from this year’s preppies.

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for our keepsake liftout on March 27 in the Cairns Post.

BENTLEY PARK COLLEGE

My First Year 2024: Bentley Park College: prep A: back: Oscar, Tai, Eli, Ivar, Azariah, Clara, Max, Lucan; middle: Zarlah, April, Andrew, Janet-Taleila, Troy, Franki; front: no name supplied, Grace, Rasmussen, Amelia, Anastasia, Yazzali. Teacher Aide: Arapo John. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Bentley Park College: prep B: back: Kieanna, Layla, Isaac, Demika, Hainsley, Sammi, Finbar; middle: Tristan, Jasmin, Nelliel, Nina, Titan, James; front: Tanala, Obadiah, Ariana, Stella, Jahsias, Annabelle. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Bentley Park College: prep C: back: Mason, Anayah, Haleiha, Klay, Summer, Aroha; middle: Marley, Harriet, Wesley, Quinnsy, Eleanor, Wynni, Allira, Chloe; front: Michael, Zaxxon, Jai, Eve, Lacie. Picture: Brendan Radke

CAIRNS WEST STATE SCHOOL

MY FIRST YEAR 2024 – SILLY FACES – Cairns West State School Prep B Front: John, Michael, Evie, Amelia, Jamie, Annisia. Middle: Hana, Elina-May, Furaha, Archie, James, Letician. Back: Josleen, Bertha, Naija, Athima, Prayer, Marshall. Picture: Brendan Radke STRICTLY ONE TIME USE ONLY

MY FIRST YEAR 2024 – SILLY FACES – Cairns West State School Prep A Front: Sonish, Esquire, Yardie, Ziah, Reece. Middle: Hanna, Jamez, Edith, Nakara-Leigh, Minerva, Warrambi. Back: Ermias, Jeleka, Sonia, selwyn, Gemma, Jasmay, Ayesha. Picture: Brendan Radke STRICTLY ONE TIME USE ONLY

MY FIRST YEAR 2024 – SILLY FACES – Cairns West State School Prep C Front: Vincent, Alisha, Melennious, Selina, Rubysue. Middle: Makonnen, Aeshna, Neveah, Gikana, Ember-Rose, Miseron. Back: Jo’Ziah, Roman, Ruth, Lemuel, Atarah, Amyis. Picture: Brendan Radke STRICTLY ONE TIME USE ONLY

EDGE HILL STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2024: Edge Hill State School: prep C: back: Addison, Alisha, Sophia, Hugo, Florence, Kaira, Noah, Kyron; middle: Kialeisha, Dareen, Belle, Piper, Xander, Abeline, Tylah; front: Poppy, Ivan, Jessica, Jack, Horatio, Aavash. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Edge Hill State School: prep A: back: Elianna, Isla, Grace, Thomas, Lucas, Swayde, Kiara; middle Row: Ivy, Matias, Mia, Alani, Allira, Caitlin, Bear; front: Michelle, Izac, Nathan, Brayden, Archie. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Edge Hill State School: prep B: back: Ocean, Indie, Rohan, Abdullah, Maddie, Jean-Gabriel, Jaye'Angelo, Eilis; middle: Elijah, Evan, Issa, Samira, Maliah, Isabelle, Melody; front: Magnus, Ananya, Kiyoko, Aurora, Mia, Riana, Malek. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Edge Hill State School: prep E: back: Trey, TJ, Will, Maracilla, Noah, Scarlett, Romi; middle: Faith, Jeremey, Lochlan, Frankie, Raphael, Rafael, Denise; front: Madeleine, Luca, Pippa, Shenseea, Jesse, Litia. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Edge Hill State School: prep D: back: Olivia, Nick, Jack, Ted, Jacob, Milana, Abigail; middle: Daniel, Lucy, Kobe, Lexi, Naru, Charlie, Stella, Alicia; front: Zara, Sarah, Ibrahim, Jai, Caley, Zavier, Taneili. Picture: Brendan Radke

FRESHWATER STATE SCHOOL

MY FIRST YEAR 2024 – Freshwater State School prep students Amber Bhanbra, 5, and Angel Subin, 5, pull silly faces in the classroom while poses for their prep photos. Picture: Brendan Radke

MY FIRST YEAR 2024 -SILLY FACES – Freshwater State School prep class PGR. Back (L-R): Gabriel, Lily, Patrick, Toby, Storm, Mila, Riley, Levi. Middle (L-R): Rory, Ava, Ellie, Zoe, Alex, Edward, Ari. Front (L-R): Sophia, Delilah, Johan, Zeke, Harper, Poppy, Malakai. Picture: Brendan Radke

MY FIRST YEAR 2024 -SILLY FACES – Freshwater State School prep class GW. Back (L-R): Thea, Zoe, Peter, Oshi, Violet, Olivia, Esther Middle (L-R): Marco, Archie, Joshua, Angus, Max, Kota Front (L-R): Tiaki, Kiera, Liam, Airi, Harrison, Alice Picture: Brendan Radke

MY FIRST YEAR 2024 -SILLY FACES – Freshwater State School prep class AM. Back (L-R): Ben, Adaline, Oban, Leuca, Shonali, Lily, Ruben Middle (L-R): Zara, Isaac, Brax, Remy, Rafael, Wyatt Front (L-R): Amelia, Sophie, Frankie, Isla Picture: Brendan Radke

MY FIRST YEAR 2024 -SILLY FACES – Freshwater State School prep class KD. Back (L-R): Neil, Tilly, Joseph, Amber, George. Middle (L-R): Max, Willow, Angel, Maggie, Jyran, Aiden Front (L-R): Coen, Ariana, Max, Alexander, Summer, Fletcher Picture: Brendan Radke

GORDONVALE STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2024: Gordonvale State School prep B: Eden, Zayne, Samual, Brontee, Xavier, Jesse, Hugh; middle: Cristella, Nakaya, Scarlett, Amayah-Lee, Matthius, Paityn; front: Gabriella, Hunter, Francesca, Oakley, Chloe. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Gordonvale State School: Prep C: Kathryn, Oliver, Jaharna, Sylar, Kyrii, Paris; middle: Allirah, Aylah-Rose, MacKenzie, Marins, Matthius, Nathaniel; front: Jannali, Yurrawi, Trezarlei, Crys, Myles. Picture: Brendan Radke.

My First Year: Gordonvale State School prep class A. Back: Denver, Lincoln, Seisia, Bryleigh, Harry, Ivy-Joy, Jackson; middle: Blake, Miranda, Jordyn, Jesse, Khobi, Rndy, Julanda; Soraya, Finnley, Faith, Gurwaris, Natalia, Charlee, Kai. Picture: Brendan Radke

HAMBLEDON STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2024: Hambledon State School prep A: back: Jared, Brooke, Ezra, Bexley, Ariella, Jayrell; front: Jordyn, Phoenix, Nevaeh, Lincoln, Charlotte. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Hambledon State School prep B: back row: Tahliqua, Khye, Matilda-Lee, Zoey, Odin, Jake; middle: Skyler, Brody, Abel, Sarah, Caelen; front: Pearl, Kyaliyah, Caleb, Emerson, Chancey. Picture: Brendan Radke

HOLY CROSS STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2024: Holy Cross Primary School: Prep S: back: Bodhi, Zoe, Sharra, Aaliyah, Ruby, Shadae, Frederick, Peter; middle: Melissa, Abraham, Lucia, Ryder, Milla, Jaxon, Corrina, Theodore; Yugan, Marley, Kian, Kitty, Eli, Miranda, Keeratjot, Benji. Picture: Emily Barker

My First Year 2024: Holy Cross School: Prep C: back: Elias, Amayah, Raff, Teddy, Evie, Evie, Jack; middle: Nancie, Lainey, Elouise, Max, Ethan, William, Frankie-Mae, Mia; front: Iaan, Abigael, Charlotte, William, Raphael, Chaz, Eleanor. Picture: Emily Barker

ISABELLA STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2023: Isabella State School Prep class B pull silly faces: back row: Lucas, Gilbert, Olivia, Terrance, Kamaiyah, Ashleigh; middle row: Charlotte, Sullivan, Anastasia, Elsie, Bonell; front row: Peyton, Hazel, Patricia, Eugene. Picture: Brendan Radke

MACHANS BEACH STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2024: Machans Beach State School: back: Hendrix, Storm, Jasmine, Airlie, Indie, Tebby; middle: Kaia, Clementine, River, Billie, Meleah; front: Kobi, Lily, Delilah, Starr. Picture: Brendan Radke

MACKILLOP CATHOLIC COLLEGE

My First Year 2024: MacKillop Catholic College: prep R: back row: Jaxon, Shelby, Frankie, Amelie, Kalen, Anakin, Kai, Charlotte; middle row: Eden, Hazel, Leo, Madison, Ayaan, Macey, Jake; front: Amreet, Darcie, Orla, Ivar, Zoe, Harmony. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: MacKillop Catholic College: prep M: back: Leon, Georgia, Darcy, Matilda, Levi, Cooper, Jase, Jackson and Amahli; middle: Harper, Baxter, Ryan, Vivienne, Aylah, Heath, Maliyah and Lily; front row: Indy-Rose, Josiah, Charlotte, Arlo, Ivy-Rose, Ashpreet and Jack. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: MacKillop Catholic College: prep A: back: Jujhar, Trinity, Mila, Kira, Archer, Tom, Liam; middle: Logan, Kiaya, Mason, Jessica, Jordan, Lincoln; front: Scarlett, Bella, Hazel, Vera, Marli, Hailey. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: MacKillop Catholic College: prep Y: back: Daniel, Ava, Ivan, Gabi, Addilyn, Dakota, Mason, Rubi; middle: Tallis, Jaxon, Mila, Addison, Brydie, Teddy, Charlie, Evie; front: Hannah, Alex, Ella, Hailey, Josie, Oliver, Chace. Picture: Brendan Radke

MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL

Prep A Students fro Mother of Good Council School in Cairns North. Picture Emily Barker.

Prep B Students fro Mother of Good Council School in Cairns North. Picture Emily Barker.

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS

My First Year 2024: Our Lady Help of Christians: prep G: back: Archie Johnston, Jack Kalab, Micah Estrada, Shilo Townson, Liam Velasco, Ella Moir, Flynn Algar; middle: Ekanjot Kaur, Oliver Anderson, Harper Jago, Mahalia Ger, Charlie Beal; front: Mardin Deceirdo, Jake Doi, Summer Stewart, Julius Karalus, Ziniann Connell. Picture: Brendan Radke

PARRAMATTA STATE SCHOOL

MY FIRST YEAR 2024 – SILLY FACES – Parramatta State School prep class A. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Parramatta State School: prep B: back: Cooper, Georgia, Mokoim, Amanda, Reyansh, Levitah, Max; middle: Kaylee, Daniel, Tasnuva, Derek, Lahjaysar, Roman, Olivia; front Patock, Leila, Kai, no name supplied, Simon, Nyein, Jacob. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Parramatta State School: prep 1/C: Back: Kenji, Meki, Sebastian, Harriette, Sheya; front: Denita, Mariah, Henrietta, Dakoda. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2023: Parramatta State School prep C class: Johnny Ferris, Evie Lennox, Eli King, Tyreese Kerry, Quaden Gibuma, Bjorn Timmerman; front row: Shoma Onishi, Zaliah Dubbins – Wason, Isla Morrison, Jayleeseau Geas, Sophia Sutherland, Liam O'Conner. Picture: Brendan Radke

PEACE LUTHERAN COLLEGE

My First Year 2024: Peace Lutheran College: prep A: back: Chaeyeon Sung, Raoul Elias, Juniper Mumford, Arthur McDonald, Freddie Danton, Calvin Southwell; front: Georgia Prouchandy, Solomon Meadows, Anastasia Comino, Elias Kynigopoulos, Stella Oh, Evania Binoy. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Peace Lutheran College: prep B: back: Hudson Kent, Asher Rowe, Felicity Leggerini, Ezra Shaji, Joseph Sebastian, Emersen Tucker, Henry Garrett; middle: Oscar Jensen, Rosie Dixon, Spencer Grant, Nile Sebastian, Myles Clonan, Charlotte Coughlan; front: Elsie Dobo, Hugo Mercer, Alia Karl, Lucas Natalier, Kassey Yang, Eli Tognolini. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Peace Lutheran College: prep B: back: Hudson Kent, Asher Rowe, Felicity Leggerini, Ezra Shaji, Joseph Sebastian, Emersen Tucker, Henry Garrett; middle: Oscar Jensen, Rosie Dixon, Spencer Grant, Nile Sebastian, Myles Clonan, Charlotte Coughlan; front: Elsie Dobo, Hugo Mercer, Alia Karl, Lucas Natalier, Kassey Yang, Eli Tognolini. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Peace Lutheran College: prep A: back: Chaeyeon Sung, Raoul Elias, Juniper Mumford, Arthur McDonald, Freddie Danton, Calvin Southwell; front: Georgia Prouchandy, Solomon Meadows, Anastasia Comino, Elias Kynigopoulos, Stella Oh, Evania Binoy. Picture: Brendan Radke

ST FANCIS XAVIER’S SCHOOL

My First Year: St Francis Xavier's School Prep class B. No names supplied. Picture: Brendan Radke

ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL

My First Year 2023: St Michael's School Prep class A pull funny faces. Picture: Brendan Radke

ST THERESE’S SCHOOL

My First Year 2024: St Therese’s School, Bentley Park: prep L: back: Klaetyn, Kairo, Malakai, Aron, Skyler, Kaydan; middle: David, Abbey, Marley, Forest, Beau, Rory, Georgia; front row: Archer, Julian, Shaila, Amanda, Anaiah, Poppy. Picture: Emily Barker

Prep F Students from St ThereseÕs School in Bentley Park. Picture Emily Barker.

Prep C Students from St ThereseÕs School in Bentley Park. Picture Emily Barker.

My First Year 2024: St Therese’s School, Bentley Park: prep R: back: Everly, Aaliayah, Jordan, Tiffany, Nash and Brody; middle: David, Nate, Harvey Misha, Giorgia and Jazlyn; front: Jack, Frankie, Leo, Elias, Abby.

TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL, KEWARRA BEACH

My First Year 2024: Trinity Anglican School Kewarra Beach: prep Prep T: back: William, Noah, Logan, Athena, Alexina; middle: George, Daniella, Rafi, Aubrey, Makenzie, Coco; front: Lorena, Caleb, Cooper, Ella, Paige. Absent: Shakira. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Trinity Anglican School Kewarra Beach: prep R: back: Shahmeer, Aria, Emi, Macey, Mackenzie, Ron, Idelma; middle: William, Leo, Abigail, Sofia, Harry, Charlotte; front: Murphy, Lyra, Lulu, Isabella, Tasi. Absent: Arlo. Picture: Brendan Radke

TRINITY ANGLICAN SCHOOL, WHITE ROCK

My First Year 2024: Trinity Anglican School White Rock: prep M: left: Olympia, Aidan, Ella, Adeline, Naida, Ella, Ashley; middle: Alexander, Bella, Ava, Aino- Liina, Loui, Oliver, Robert; front: Huey, Christian, Soana, Seisia, Asha, Hugo. Absent: Aurora. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Trinity Anglican School White Rock: prep S: left: back: Olivia, Tyra, Laisha, Dylan, Nicholas, Maxine; middle row: Ivana, Athena, Charlie, Jerusha, Madeline, Andrew; front row: William, Awhon, Aahilya, Zoe, Brian. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Trinity Anglican School White Rock: prep B: back row: Grace, Sage, Evelyn, Spencer, Harrison, Leo, Maddox; middle row: Shehzad, Zoe, Ollie, Elliott, Penelope; front Grace, Bella, Jane, Elodie, Harry. Absent: Mason, Tobias, Misha. Picture: Brendan Radke

WHITE ROCK STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2024: White Rock State School: prep A: back: Amarah, Pauly, Jake, Frank, Matthias, Daniel, Hunter; middle: Tyrell, Tyler, Jameson, Amber, Randy, Adi Ana; bottom: Boaz, Lena-Daisy, Sophie, Tegan, Lukas, Raimah. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: White Rock State School: prep B: back: Alexander, Amiya, Kasey, River-Jay, Demetrius, Jenny, Jacob; middle: Priya, Jon, Truce, Hitumutu, Ocean; front: Luke, Amias, Adarius, Nevaeh, Martha, Lucus. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: White Rock State School: prep C: back: Stella, Raine, Angelina, Dominic, Michael, Luke; middle: Charlee, Shiloh, Miki, Auric, Emaza, Toby; front: Jahjah, Alayah, Patrell, Kevin, Lio, Melissa. Picture: Brendan Radke

YARRABAH STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2024: Yarrabah State School: prep M: back: Travaris, Aleyah, Deborah, Kenai, Claude, Aaron, Robert, Roquarn, Neil; front: Lakyah, Nahkyla, Pauline, Lynette, Namani, La’Neilia. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2024: Yarrabah State School: prep A: back: Aisha, Mason, Tyrone, Duncan, Reagan, Janomme, Bronwyn; front: Ronald, Daniel, Zameira, Reannan, Latiequa and Levi. Picture: Brendan Radke

Originally published as MY FIRST YEAR: Silly faces gallery of Far North Queensland preppies