My First Year: Far North Queensland prep photos 2025

The first year at school marks a significant moment in a child’s life and our My First Year feature celebrates that milestone. See part two, M-Y.

The first year at school marks a significant moment in a child’s life and our My First Year feature celebrates that milestone. Mother of Good Counsel School Prep Class A. Picture: Brendan Radke

From Cardwell to Cooktown and across primary schools in the Far North, we’ve captured the cheeky grins and adorable faces of 2025’s prep class.

Check out the photos for schools beginning with A through to L, and check out schools beginning with M through to Y here.

Don’t forget to keep an eye out for our silly faces photo gallery coming soon, and our keepsake liftout on March 31 in the Cairns Post.

MACHANS BEACH STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 - Machans Beach State School. Picture: Brendan Radke Back row: Cohen, Abbie, Freddy, Sorcha, Neve, Lance, Braxley Front row: Charlee, Delilah, Rocky, Maya, Talya

MACKILLOP CATHOLIC COLLEGE

My First Year 2025 - Mackillop Catholic College prep class A. From back row: Saoirse, Lalita, Theodore, Tennessee, Annabelle, Elijah, Remy, Adele, Lacey, Summer, Jasmine, Norah, Ellie, Adelaide, Martyn, Anvin, Chev, Ezrah, Oliver, Bella. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Mackillop Catholic College prep class M. From back row: Amelia, Kiannah, Hayson, Sukhjot, Flynn, Aubree, Evelyn, Hendrix, Mason, Zion, Rishiv, Keeley, Nakaiya, Indi, Zoe, Hannah, Georgie, Ace, Ayla and Miracle. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Mackillop Catholic College prep class R. From back row: Parker, Beau, Lylah, Josie, Riley, Kaylee, Kayden, Ryder, Theo, Maia, Sienna, Sofie, James, Noah, Lincoln, Ellaria, Niamh, Alissa, Hayley. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 – MacKillop Catholic College prep class Y. From back row: Elsa, Cody, Bailey, Harry, Arabella, Grayson, Lilly, Shira, Benjamin, Mackenzie, Brennen, Harlan, Aaylah, Rocco, Zoe, Aurora, Hallie, Leo, Charlotte, Lexie, Logan. Picture: Brendan Radke

MAREEBA STATE SCHOOL

My First Year: Mareeba State School, Prep C. From back row: Theo, Lewie, Arliah-Louise, Lexia, Ashley, Henley, Marcus, Nehemiya, Xenobia, Fateh, Aaron.Front Row: Lirim, Kohen, Hudson, Dakota, Eloise, Jediah, Jayden, Janaali

My First Year: Mareeba State School Prep D. From back row: Quyella, Wurood, Milay, Milla, Chantina, Monse`, Beau, Jack, Deklan, James, JohnFront Row: Keanu, Maaz, Freddy, Thomas, Scarlett, Madison, Tayla, Braylyn

My First Year: Mareeba State School, Prep G. From back Row: Zekiel, Braxton, Annabelle, Jaxon, Kalynda, Antonio, Mateo, Jack, Olive, Kieran & Stormi.Front Row: Phoebe, Abigail, Leo, Sonny, Waruu, Zechlan & David-Jai.

My First Year: Mareeba State School Prep T. From back Row: Camden, Christopher, Cartelle, Deontay, Heath, Kobe, Philip, Ivan, Ally-Rose, Laine, Jasmine, Aaliyah-RoseFront Row: Aaliyah, Riley, Milena, Kash, Brayden, Peleleah, Jolame, Adel-Lyn, Azaius

MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL, CAIRNS

My First Year 2025 - Mother of Good Counsel School Prep Class A. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Mother of Good Counsel School Prep Class B. Picture: Brendan Radke

MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL, INNISFAIL

My First Year: Mother of Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail: Prep H.From back row to front: Darius, Leo, Evelyn, Asees, Logan, Austin, Lionel, Ethan, Noah, Jaxon, Sienna, Frankie, Miley, Harry, Japjit, Obi, Mazikeen, Bailey, Ebony, Tessa, Maxwell, Meika, Gurman

My First Year: Mother of Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail: Prep S.From back row to front: Bani, Ben, Isabella, Tegveer, Kenzie, Shayan, Leo, Ruby, Ryder, Jake, Brody, Ezekiel, Ruby, Frankee, Pyper, Jace, Layla, Harry, Evie, Leah, Flynn, Nate, Emily, Mia

MUNDOO STATE SCHOOL

My First Year: Mundoo State School prep students Giselle, Errol and RIver.

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS

My First Year 2025 - Our Lady Help of Christians School prep class E. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Our Lady Help of Christians School prep class L. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Our Lady Help of Christians School prep class O. Picture: Brendan Radke

PARRAMATTA PARK STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 – Parramatta State School Prep Class A. From back row: Rita, Max, Rylin, Arpan, Harlow, Franco. Ryder, Amira, Alfred, Michelle, Anika, Clover, Lylah. Aryah, Connor, Gabriel, Tiana. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 – Parramatta State School Prep Class B. From back row: Liam, Alayah, Teana, Than, Laura, Maxine. Adam, Terrion, Savannah, no name supplied, Nyeinsun. Sophia, Winda, Geet, Tuari, Alica. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 – Parramatta State School Prep Class C. From back row: Alyisah, Julius, Matthew, Anthony, Savannah, Matilda. Yuya, Hnin Yu, Nirmal, Scarlett, Shiloh, Rohalia. Dlavar, Asees, Amara, Jamarai, Jakylo. Picture: Brendan Radke

PEACE LUTHERAN COLLEGE

My First Year 2025 - Peace Lutheran College prep class A. From back to front: Adeline, Alby, Finn , Dacre , Matthias, Kade, Charlotte, Walter, Anna, Zachary, Dylan, Ezrah and Stella. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Peace Lutheran College prep class B. Grace, Lucas, Finn , Diesel, Bailey, Joshua, Crystal, Reef, Skylah. Picture: Brendan Radke

REDLYNCH STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 - Redlynch State School Prep Class A. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Redlynch State School Prep Class B. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Redlynch State School Prep Class C. Picture: Brendan Radke

ST ANDREW’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE

My First Year 2025 - St Andrew's Catholic College Prep Class 2. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - St Andrew's Catholic College Prep Class 3. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - St Andrew's Catholic College Prep Class 4. Picture: Brendan Radke

ST CLARES SCHOOL, TULLY

St Clare's Tully prep students (from front): Parker, Caroline, Saige, Summer, Emma, Halle, Braxton, Jonah, Ryan, Derek, Denham, Jayce, Ayla, Archie, Noah, Lain, Leo, Kodee, Mahli, Thea, Cora, Gordon, George, Betty. Photo: Supplied.

ST FRANCIS XAVIER’S SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 - St Francis Xavier School prep class A. Picture. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - St Francis Xavier School prep class B. Picture. Picture: Brendan Radke

ST GERARD MAJELLA SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 - St Gerard Majella Primary School prep class A. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - St Gerard Majella Primary School prep class B. Picture: Brendan Radke

ST JOSPEH’S SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 - St Joseph's School Prep Class E. No names supplied. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - St Joseph's School Prep Class W. No names supplied. Picture: Brendan Radke

ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 - St Michael's School Prep Class A. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - St Michael's School Prep Class B. Picture: Brendan Radke

ST RITA’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, SOUTH JOHNSTON

My First Year: St Rita's Primary School, South Johnstone.From back row: Tiarna, Noah, Charlie, Ar'Mon, Luca, Azahlia, James, Ariah, Aston, Thea, Anna Mia, Darcy, Marley, Abigail

ST THERESE’S SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 - St Therese's School Prep Class PC. From back row: Kaylee, Leroy, Christina, Archer, Phoenix, Skylah, Chloe, Micah, Cooper, Aubrey, Sebastian, Maddison, Azaria, Pranavi, Xoe, Xanthea, Maclin, Penny, Jack, Declan. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - St Therese's School Prep Class PF. Jack, Eliza, Amiria, Imogen, Arlo, Vince, Gurfateh, Baani, Iwan, Poppy, Parkar, Michael, Riley, Harrison, Luigi, Zoe, Tadhg, Kara, Kainalu, Oziel, Jordan. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - St Therese's School Prep Class PL. From back row: Angus, Nate, Dusty, Alana, Orion, Oliver, Amali, Thomas, Tayvana, Corey, Emity, Archi, Noah , Noah, Milah, Mekah, Noah, Harvin, Alana, Hudson, Kenji Picture: Brendan Radke

TRINITY BEACH STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 -Trinity Beach State School prep class A. From back row: Kolton, Agam, Amity, Brooklyn, Ella, Tia, Alex, Athena, Arie, Aria, Ava, Ineza, Adeline, Harriet, Charli, Yashi. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 -Trinity Beach State School prep class B. From back row: Daisy, Nora, Harry, Mason, Tyler, Koby, Breia, Alessia, Vincenzo, Enrico, Pippa, Tilly, Zephyr, Banks, Declan, Kove, Viaan, Angus, Cora, Alba, Kodah. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 -Trinity Beach State School prep class C. Logan, Kallum, Hamish, Mia, Heidi, Torah, Skylar, Luceus, Billy, Tilly, Makayla, Izabella, Kora, Jaxon, Noah, Archie, Willow, Kyla, Dakota, Novah, Mia. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 -Trinity Beach State School prep class M. Ashton, Oiva, Ciaque, Pippa, Hoia, Ally, Henry, Indy, Nelly, Tsuki, Daniel, Keanu, Mia, Freyja, Maya, Axel, Yves, Harry, Daisy, Gloria, Benicio, Remi, Aurianna, Luca. Picture: Brendan Radke

WHITE ROCK STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 – White Rock State School Prep Class A. From back row: Jahzara May, Samson, Bella, Tremaine, Athany, Malahnia. Harper, Hudson, Megan, Penina, Allan, Jairus. Quinda, Ryker, Elise, Vivian, Kora, Haletiaki. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 – White Rock State School Prep Class B. From back row: Merly, Tamius, Tyson, Oliver, Ella-Rose. Freya, Alveena, Jake, Julius. Nevaeh, Jaylah-Ryann, Thomas, Adaya. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 – White Rock State School Prep Class C. From back row: Nina, Marcel, Alaya, Unique-Jean, Ashlyn. Alfred, Isobel, Zahkeilius, Savannah, Tait. Reginald, Hope, Tokorua, Rowan, Ashlyn. Picture: Brendan Radke

WHITFIELD STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 - Whitfield State School prep class A. Picture. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Whitfield State School prep class C. Picture. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Whitfield State School prep class E. Picture. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Whitfield State School prep class M. Picture. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 - Whitfield State School prep class T. Picture. Picture: Brendan Radke

WONGA BEACH STATE SCHOOL

Wonga Beach State School Prep class Back row: Zariyah, Jasmine, Jake, Pearl, Tully, Hudsyn, Cameron, Fynn. Front row: Tyler, Pipah

WOREE STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 – Woree State School Prep Class 1A. Mila, Ayarna, Illuka and Elizabeth. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 – Woree State School Prep Class A. From back row: Dallas, Apphia, Winslow, Dacre, Sohan, Amarii, Darius, Kenneth. Omarious, Finn, Elliana, Taita, Remianna, Xavier, Amalakiah. Amber, Andrea, Seth, Kahleigha, Emitty, Pippa. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 – Woree State School Prep Class B. From back row: Angel, Davina, Alisha, Alakai, Alicandra, Zavanis, Zoey, Alynah, Petelo. Kehlani, Marco, Caiden, Jordyn, Ivy, Niesha, Rayleen. Emerson, Zeblona, Ophelia, Ariella, Kairo, Alfred. Picture: Brendan Radke

YARRABAH STATE SCHOOL

My First Year 2025 – Yarrabah State School Prep Class E. From back row: Kendall, Neil, Tazanna, Tulsa, Tykeliuz, Lockiel, Gary. T’annalise, John, Quayden, Tailyn, Andrew. Picture: Brendan Radke

My First Year 2025 – Yarrabah State School Prep Class H. From back row: Isoelani, Solomon, Ava, Aliziah, Ronald. Remis, Cory, Tahzarli, Opal, Charles-Clayton. Picture: Brendan Radke

Originally published as My First Year: Far North Queensland prep photos 2025