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In pictures: School returns for 2024

From big smiles to teary eyes, the first day of school is over. With preppies entering their first year and seniors ready for their final semesters, Cairns students were ready to tackle 2024. See the photos.

Catherine Duffy, Kate Stephenson and Brendan Radke
January 23, 2024 - 2:11PM
The Cairns Post
Teacher Lauryn Sciacca comforts new student Noah Steenholdt, 4, as his mother Chloe Steenholdt says goodbye to him on his first day of their formal schooling at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
1/63Teacher Lauryn Sciacca comforts new student Noah Steenholdt, 4, as his mother Chloe Steenholdt says goodbye to him on his first day of their formal schooling at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Maya Booysen, 5, creates some drawings in her prep class on the first day of their formal schooling at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
2/63Maya Booysen, 5, creates some drawings in her prep class on the first day of their formal schooling at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Teacher Lauryn Sciacca (left) gives a warm welcome to the new students of Prep A class at Parramatta State School on their first day of their formal schooling. Picture: Brendan Radke
3/63Teacher Lauryn Sciacca (left) gives a warm welcome to the new students of Prep A class at Parramatta State School on their first day of their formal schooling. Picture: Brendan Radke
Prep teacher Lauryn Sciacca leads her class to morning tea on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
4/63Prep teacher Lauryn Sciacca leads her class to morning tea on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Teacher Lauryn Sciacca gives a warm welcome to the new students of Prep A class at Parramatta State School on their first day of their formal schooling. Picture: Brendan Radke
5/63Teacher Lauryn Sciacca gives a warm welcome to the new students of Prep A class at Parramatta State School on their first day of their formal schooling. Picture: Brendan Radke
Students from Prep classes A, B and C on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
6/63Students from Prep classes A, B and C on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Jakub Pospisil pulls faces with his new friends on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
7/63Jakub Pospisil pulls faces with his new friends on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Kaylee Tait shares her fruit with her new friends at morning tea on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
8/63Kaylee Tait shares her fruit with her new friends at morning tea on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Teacher Tash Pyers introduces herself to in her prep class on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
9/63Teacher Tash Pyers introduces herself to in her prep class on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Hunter Young and Sahijot Mutti play with blocks in their prep class on the first day of their formal schooling at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
10/63Hunter Young and Sahijot Mutti play with blocks in their prep class on the first day of their formal schooling at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Claire Cabreza comforts her son Jacob Cabreza on his first day of Prep class at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
11/63Claire Cabreza comforts her son Jacob Cabreza on his first day of Prep class at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Claire Cabreza comforts her son Jacob Cabreza on his first day of Prep class at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
12/63Claire Cabreza comforts her son Jacob Cabreza on his first day of Prep class at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
David Patterson and Sieanna Yeatman attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
13/63David Patterson and Sieanna Yeatman attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
Zamarys Andrews, Tizelyah Tyson attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College with Miss Jarnet. Photo: Supplied
14/63Zamarys Andrews, Tizelyah Tyson attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College with Miss Jarnet. Photo: Supplied
Sunny-Sky Murgha, Laylah Richards and Zandaya Mossman attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
15/63Sunny-Sky Murgha, Laylah Richards and Zandaya Mossman attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
Lilly Ronlund, Shawn Corporal, Faith Ronlund and Kymani Fraser attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
16/63Lilly Ronlund, Shawn Corporal, Faith Ronlund and Kymani Fraser attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
Chloe Hunter, Hailoh Haines, Lucy Budby and Charlotte attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
17/63Chloe Hunter, Hailoh Haines, Lucy Budby and Charlotte attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
Xanthe Corporal and Barbara Binjari attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
18/63Xanthe Corporal and Barbara Binjari attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
Sunny-Sky Murgha and Zlatica Hari attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
19/63Sunny-Sky Murgha and Zlatica Hari attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
McKenna Coe, Aubree Kemkemian and Lily Diaz attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
20/63McKenna Coe, Aubree Kemkemian and Lily Diaz attended their first day of term at Cairns Adventist College. Photo: Supplied
Raphael, Charlie and Matilda H, ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
21/63Raphael, Charlie and Matilda H, ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Poppy and Hunter Pickett, ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
22/63Poppy and Hunter Pickett, ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Amelie and Harvey Hurst ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
23/63Amelie and Harvey Hurst ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Andre Lyons ready for his first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
24/63Andre Lyons ready for his first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Chloe Whitson ready for her first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
25/63Chloe Whitson ready for her first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Cooper S ready for his first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
26/63Cooper S ready for his first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Frankie Bellette ready for her first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
27/63Frankie Bellette ready for her first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Scarlett Pau ready for her first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
28/63Scarlett Pau ready for her first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Salome Liebeek ready for her first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
29/63Salome Liebeek ready for her first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Liam and Tyler Briec ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
30/63Liam and Tyler Briec ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Tiana and Tiann Foody ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
31/63Tiana and Tiann Foody ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Archie and Harry Essenhigh ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
32/63Archie and Harry Essenhigh ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Aryan Jain ready for his first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
33/63Aryan Jain ready for his first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
Isaac Bridge, Jai Bridge, Marina Bridge and Ada Adams ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
34/63Isaac Bridge, Jai Bridge, Marina Bridge and Ada Adams ready for their first day of school for 2024 at Edge Hill State School. Photo: Catherine Duffy
St Monica's College principal Ms Leanne Webster with Year 7 students Billy Addison and Jasper Bramham who attended their first day of term on Tuesday. Photo: Supplied.
35/63St Monica's College principal Ms Leanne Webster with Year 7 students Billy Addison and Jasper Bramham who attended their first day of term on Tuesday. Photo: Supplied.
Sophie Porta and Lydia Pinto attended their first day of term at St Monica's College. Photo: Supplied.
36/63Sophie Porta and Lydia Pinto attended their first day of term at St Monica's College. Photo: Supplied.
Hope Barlow, Grade 6, Elijah Barlow, Prep, Rosemary Barlow and Jed Barlow, Grade 2 smile for their first day at school for 2024. Picture: Kate Stephenson
37/63Hope Barlow, Grade 6, Elijah Barlow, Prep, Rosemary Barlow and Jed Barlow, Grade 2 smile for their first day at school for 2024. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Kaylee Joku smiles for her first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
38/63Kaylee Joku smiles for her first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Emily Mooka drops son Mavis Mooka for his first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
39/63Emily Mooka drops son Mavis Mooka for his first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
David Muirhead drops Marcus Muirhead for his first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
40/63David Muirhead drops Marcus Muirhead for his first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Kenji Mitamura, Prep, and Tomoki, Grade 5, smile for their first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
41/63Kenji Mitamura, Prep, and Tomoki, Grade 5, smile for their first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Raman Preet drops off Sahibjot Mutti for his first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
42/63Raman Preet drops off Sahibjot Mutti for his first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Natalie Pete and Lincoln Marshall drop off Olivia Marshall for her first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
43/63Natalie Pete and Lincoln Marshall drop off Olivia Marshall for her first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Jozephine Dennis drops off Cooper Dennis-Taranto for his first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
44/63Jozephine Dennis drops off Cooper Dennis-Taranto for his first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Big smiles from Mokoim Tamo and Derek Richardson as they head into Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
45/63Big smiles from Mokoim Tamo and Derek Richardson as they head into Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Patock Seden senior helps his son Patock Seden junior complete a puzzle while his wife Nadiah Seden watches on, at the first day of school for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
46/63Patock Seden senior helps his son Patock Seden junior complete a puzzle while his wife Nadiah Seden watches on, at the first day of school for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Noah Steenholdt, 4, says goodbye to his mother Chloe Steenholdt on his first day of their formal schooling at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
47/63Noah Steenholdt, 4, says goodbye to his mother Chloe Steenholdt on his first day of their formal schooling at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Rebecca Baker and Jason Tait drop Kayley Tait for her first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
48/63Rebecca Baker and Jason Tait drop Kayley Tait for her first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Roman Boyle smiles for his first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
49/63Roman Boyle smiles for his first day at school. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Claire Cabreza and Christopher Cabreza drop son Jacob Cabreza off for his first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
50/63Claire Cabreza and Christopher Cabreza drop son Jacob Cabreza off for his first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Greg Davies and Sabrina Davies drop off Sebastian Davies for their first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
51/63Greg Davies and Sabrina Davies drop off Sebastian Davies for their first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Zaman Akter and Zohara Akter drop off Dasnia, Grade 3, and Dasnuva, Prep, for their first day in class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
52/63Zaman Akter and Zohara Akter drop off Dasnia, Grade 3, and Dasnuva, Prep, for their first day in class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Chloe Steenholdt and Troy Steenholdt drop off Noah Steenholdt for his first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
53/63Chloe Steenholdt and Troy Steenholdt drop off Noah Steenholdt for his first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Abby Higgins drops off Navaeh Finch for her first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
54/63Abby Higgins drops off Navaeh Finch for her first day in Prep class. Picture: Kate Stephenson
Prep class C on the first day of the school year for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
55/63Prep class C on the first day of the school year for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Prep class B on the first day of the school year for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
56/63Prep class B on the first day of the school year for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Prep class A on the first day of the school year for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
57/63Prep class A on the first day of the school year for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Teacher aide Kim Woodley helps young prep students adjust to a formal education on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
58/63Teacher aide Kim Woodley helps young prep students adjust to a formal education on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Teacher Tash Pyers introduces herself to in her prep class on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
59/63Teacher Tash Pyers introduces herself to in her prep class on the first day of the school year at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Best friends Derek Richardson and Mokoim Tamo, both 5, complete some puzzles at the begining of their first day of school for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
60/63Best friends Derek Richardson and Mokoim Tamo, both 5, complete some puzzles at the begining of their first day of school for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Ulara Doudle on her first day of school for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
61/63Ulara Doudle on her first day of school for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Abby Higgins hugs goodbye her God daughter Nevaeh Finch-Gimini, 5, while her mother Valerie Finch holds her younger sister Cheyenne Finch, 2, on the first day of school for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
62/63Abby Higgins hugs goodbye her God daughter Nevaeh Finch-Gimini, 5, while her mother Valerie Finch holds her younger sister Cheyenne Finch, 2, on the first day of school for 2024 at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
Noah Steenholdt, 4, hugs goodbye his dad Troy Steenholdt on his first day of formal schooling at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
63/63Noah Steenholdt, 4, hugs goodbye his dad Troy Steenholdt on his first day of formal schooling at Parramatta State School. Picture: Brendan Radke
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