1/135Darling Downs Christian School Prep students (from left) Xander, Jahkya, Hannah, Jok, Aaliyah, Quanetha, Ruvimbo, Aboul, Jonathan, Ayen, Ethan and Naila.
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2/135Darling Downs Christian School Prep students (from left) Xander, Jahkya, Aaliyah, Jok, Hannah, Quanetha, Ruvimbo, Aboul, Jonathan, Ayen, Ethan and Naila.
3/135Darling Heights State School Prep 2021 Prep W.
4/135Darling Heights State School Prep 2021 Prep N.
5/135Darling Heights State School Prep 2021 Prep T.
6/135Drayton State School Prep students (from left) Niamh, Charlee, Kal-el, Maddie, Skyla, Ebony, Isaac, Matilda, Aria, Harry, Madison, Catilyn, Parker, Oliver, Zarlie, Jett, Narvaez and Alana with staff Kylie Garling (left) and Hailey Hennessy. Picture: Kevin Farmer
7/135Fairview Heights State School - prep 2021PF PhotoBack Row: (L-R) Mrs Morgan, Miss Mandy, (Standing on fort) Kye, Eleanor, Charli, Olivia, Phoenix(in front of the 2 Staff top of red slide) Sadie, Abel (bottom of slide) Scott DarcyFront GroupBack row: (sitting) Tate, Ashanti (Standing) Lilyanna, Halani, (back - sitting on steps) Vincent, Mrs CrippsFront row: (Sitting) Jayden Hudson, Alice, Ruby (on Stairs) Noah, Jarakaii-Michael (in front teacher) Carter, MasonAbsent: Archer
8/135Fairview Heights State School - prep 2021.PV PhotoBack (standing on fort): Xavier, Hartley, Payton, PennyMrs Austin, Abel, Mrs FarrugiaGeorgia, Ariarna, Jaxen, Hudson, Jazzabelle, Sitting (back): Matilda, Eleanor, Kaleb, Jakobi, Chester, MadisonSitting(front): Jackson, Madeline, Adalyn, Emma, Leon,Absent: Jebediah, Matthew***One name missing as per request from mother***
9/135Fairview Heights State School Jake.
10/135Fairview Heights State School Heidi and Noah .
11/135Fairview Heights State School, Jake.
12/135Gabbinbar State School prep CS 2021. Back row, from left; Liam, Sanna, Archie, Kelebek, Rey, Zoe, Kobi, Nyibol, Abby, Dariush, Molly. Middle row; Sarah, Demi, Maisie, Oliver, Lydia. Front; Maeley, Thinuth, Jack, Subham, Omer.
13/135Gabbinbar State School prep TS 2021.Back row, from left; Abby, Mikael, Sara, Mandinu, Peter, Subina. Middle row; John, Maddison, Oliver, Aaradhya, Edwin, Sage, Rafael and front; Maddox, Jensen, Aleithea, Maisie, Hermione, Louie.
14/135Gabbinbar State School prep P/1 2021.
15/135Glenvale State School
16/135Glenvale State School prep 20201
17/135Glenvale State School prep 20201
18/135Glenvale State School
19/135Glenvale Christian School
20/135Glenvale Christian School
21/135Harlaxton State School Prep classes 2021.
22/135Harristown Primary School , Prep A - Sting Rays 2021
23/135Harristown Primary School , Prep L - Turtles. 2021
24/135Harristown Primary School , Prep B -Dolphins. 2021 . It is the policy of Harristown Primary School that student names are not used in the media.
25/135Holy Name Primary School . Prep H Top row: Lilly, Nathan, Ayen, Ronit, Ella, Myles, Ari, William Middle Row: Sophie, Garreth-Bentley, Lettie, Tia, Neo Front Row: Finn, Max, Grace, Rahim, Khyellin Children absent: Yar, Maheera, Cynthia, Konnah. Teachers: Mrs Debbie Hawkins and Mrs Theresa Holm
26/135Holy Name Primary School . Prep M Back row: Maka, Mackenzie, Rachel, Ayvah, Georgia, Cooper, Charlie, Evodie, Lilli Front row: Elijah, George, Violett, Llewellyn, Thon, Adit, Jonathan, Braxton Children absent: Matilda, Lilly, Olivia Teachers: Mrs Katie Kelly and Mrs Sarah McAllister
27/135Mater Dei Primary School Prep Topaz2021.
28/135Mater Dei Primary School Prep Jade 2021.
29/135Mater Dei Primary School Prep Garnett 2021.
30/135Middle Ridge State School
31/135Middle Ridge State School
32/135Middle Ridge State School
33/135Middle Ridge State School
34/135Middle Ridge State School
35/135Newtown State School Prep R
36/135Newtown State School PrepG
37/135Toowoomba North State School
38/135Our Lady of Lourdes Prep H
39/135Our Lady of Lourdes Prep W f
40/135Rangeville State School Prep combined classes for My First Year 2021,
41/135Rangeville State School Prep combined classes for My First Year 2021,
42/135Rockville State School prep 2021.
43/135St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Toowoomba Prep KJ (front row, from left) Joash, Libby, Charli, Ava, Greta, Dylan, Toa and Martin and (back row, from left) Eli, Riley, Charlee, Chloe, Bobby, Summer, Luca, Skye and Kristian for My First Year 2021, Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
44/135St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Toowoomba Prep SJ (from left) Grace, Vincent, Flynn, Dominic, Caitlin, Georgia, Kyrie, Shelby, Vinz, Lillian, Monty (seated), Gabriel, Ella, Bentley and Brooke for My First Year 2021, Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
45/135Prep T class, St Saviour’s Primary School.
46/135Prep H class, St Saviour’s Primary School. It is the policy of St Saviour’s Primary School, that student names are not published in media. Thursday. 18th Feb 2021 Picture: Nev Madsen
47/135Prep A class, St Saviour’s Primary School. It is the policy of St Saviour’s Primary School, that student names are not published in media. Thursday. 18th Feb 2021 Picture: Nev Madsen
48/135St Thomas More’s School Prep
49/135St Thomas More’s School Prep
50/135Prep F class, The Glennie School Junior Years.
51/135Prep R class, The Glennie School Junior Years.
52/135Toowoomba Anglican School Prep D. Picture: Kevin Farmer
53/135Toowoomba Anglican School Prep I. Picture: Kevin Farmer
54/135Toowoomba East State School Prep B 2021.
55/135Toowoomba East State School Prep A 2021.
56/135Toowoomba East State School Prep E 2021.
57/135Toowoomba East State School Prep D 2021.
58/135Toowoomba East State School Prep C 2021.
59/135Toowoomba Grammar Junior School- Prep O: Back Row (L - R) Mrs Danielle Hart, Miss Maddi Payne, Miss Annabel Overell (Prep O Class Teacher), Mrs Karen Newton and Mrs Marlene Cubis. Front Row (L R) Ari, Flynn, James, Jack, Hugh, Orion, Samson, Charlie, Sebastian, Leo, Tom, Rory, Lochie and Ryan.
60/135Toowoomba Grammar Junior School - Prep G: Back Row (L -R) Mrs Karen Newton, Miss Maddi Payne, Mrs Amelia Grills (Prep G ClassTeacher) and Mrs Marlene Cubis. Front Row (L -R) Max, Ayaansh, Pranav, Cooper, Finn, Ambrose, Hank, Conall, Gus, Jimmy, Jaiveer, Henry, Flynn and Angus.
61/135Toowoomba West Special School Prep 2021.
62/135Wilsonton State School prep class PYGL.
63/135Wilsonton State School prep class PYKR.
64/135Wilsonton State School prep class PYAT.
65/135Concordia Lutheran College Hume Street Campus Prep students for My First Year 2021, Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Picture: Kevin Farmer
66/135Concordia Lutheran College Warwick Street Campus
67/135Fairholme College Prep class. ( back from left ) Amelia, Hannah, Evie, Amelia and Juliet. ( Middle from left ) Olivia, Summer, Aarna, Lylah, Caitlyn-Rose and Penny. ( Front from left ) Matilda, Charlotte, Eadie-Ann and Randuli and Goldie.Tuesday. 9th Feb 2021 Picture: Nev Madsen
68/135Fairholme College Prep class. ( back from left ) Amelia, Hannah, Evie, Amelia and Juliet. ( Middle from left ) Olivia, Summer, Aarna, Lylah, Caitlyn-Rose and Penny. ( Front from left ) Matilda, Charlotte, Eadie-Ann and Randuli and Goldie.Tuesday. 9th Feb 2021 Picture: Nev Madsen
69/135Highlands Christian College,
70/135Highlands Christian College, Prep B 2021.
71/135Mary McKillop Catholic College, Highfileds, Prep class 2021. Prep Bilbies:Back Row: Eden Lindsay, Harry Keegan, William Cook, Katie Maloney, Tim Watt, Kensie Platt, Keiran Eulenstein.Middle Row: Evie Weller, Harper Fairbanks, Alexander Dougherty, Emily Dyne, William Gillies, Logan Parish,Henry Josey, Traeger AveryFront Row: Georgia Barrett, Colby Lewis, Ella Lopez, Hudson Smith, Charlotte O'Dea, Henry Eiser, Stephanie Schmaling, Archie FarlowMiddle Row: Evie Weller, Harper Fairbanks, Alexander Dougherty, Emily Dyne, William Gillies, Logan Parish,Henry Josey, Traeger AveryTeacher: Melanie Skewes, Teacher Aide: Anne-Maree Patterson
72/135Mary McKillop Catholic College, Highfileds, Prep class 2021. Prep Possums:Back Row: Zoe Schmaling, Chloe Frizzell, Edison Lipp, Connor McErvale, Emme Ehrlich, Kyden-James Porter, Zoe Albion, George Trethewie, Joe Wells, Jennifer Jones, Michael Reeves, Lucas Taggart, William MaloneyFront Row: Phoebe Coulston, Izzy-Mae Manz, Shreya Biju, Frankie Radley, Charlie Lanson, Cooper Voll, Dominica Sams, Maya Murphy, Hendrix Jarvis, Flynn Hartshorn,Teacher: Chrissy Carter, Teacher Aide: Julie Camm
73/135Highfields State School prep I
74/135Highfields State School prep A
75/135Highfields State School prep D
76/135Highfields State School prep C
77/135Toowoomba Christian College Prep 2021.
78/135Toowoomba Christian College Prep 2021.
79/135Geham State School
80/135Crow's Nest State School Prep 2021.
81/135Goombungee State School Prep 2021.
82/135Meringandan State School Prep class 2021. Prep G
83/135Meringandan State School Prep class 2021. Prep J
84/135Prep1 class, Gowrie State School.
85/135Prep class, Gowrie State School. It is the policy of Gowrie State School, that student names are not published in media.
86/135St Monica’s Catholic Primary School Prep class. ( back from left ) Mullatai, Jordan, Zac, George, Jaxon and Jacob. ( Front from left ) Tanner, Ashara, Kimberlly, Rose, Alannah, Holly, Savannah and Hugh.
87/135Oakey State Primary School , Prep IJG 2021
88/135Oakey State Primary School , Prep KD 2021
89/135Jondaryan State School Prep class, ( From left ) Lacey, Ted, Ethan, Jett and Miles.
90/135Kingsthorpe State School Prep H
91/135Kingsthorpe State School PrepT
92/135From top row, L-RMount Tyson State School Prep 2021. Mrs Helen Johnson (Teacher), Mrs Danielle Lorenz (Teacher Aide), Quinton Ruhle, Charlie Roselt, Arabella Fulloon, Ellie Gelhaar, Kay-Lee Griffiths, Levi Melville and Tyler Beckman.
93/135Biddeston State School Prep students (from left) Xahlia, Kaylee, Isabella, Amelia, Tilleyten, Jacob, Emmerson and Fletcher
94/135Biddeston State School Prep students (from left) Xahlia, Kaylee, Isabella, Amelia, Tilleyten, Jacob, Emmerson and Fletcher
95/135Cecil Plains P-9 State School. Prep P/1 and insert : Justine Gegg - Prep.
96/135Wellcamp State School
97/135Emu Creek State School Prep class. ( From left ) Braxton, Jackson, Rosie, Mackenzie, Theo, Immanuel, Luke, Madie. Absent - Frankie.
98/135Vale View State School Prep students (from left) Will, Rafa, Corenzo, Ebony, Madison, Evelyn, Fletcher, Lijah, Molly, Hayley and Charles
99/135Vale View State School Prep students (front row, from left) Corenzo, Ebony, Madison and Charles and (back row, from left) Rafa, Will, Evelyn, Fletcher, Lijah, Molly and Hayley
100/135Nobby State School Prep students (from left) Lucas, Kaitlyn, Ivy, Sofie, Indiana and Isobel for My First Year 2021,
101/135Nobby State School Prep students (from left) Lucas, Kaitlyn, Ivy, Sofie, Indiana and Isobel for My First Year 2021,
102/135Nobby State School Prep students (front, from left) Lucas, Indiana and Isobel and (back, from left) Ivy, Kaitlyn and Sofie for My First Year 2021,
103/135Nobby State School Prep students (from left) Lucas, Ivy, Indiana, Kaitlyn, Sofie and Isobel for My First Year 2021,
104/135St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - Millmerran, prep class 2021. Back row; Matilda Jones (left) and Tessah Stoker.Second row; Lola Fitzgerald, Madeline Folker, Sophie Clark, Layla Huth.Front: Kingston Pink, Clancy Battisson, Fletcher French.
105/135Millmerran State School, Prep students 2021 - Back Row: Levi Miiller, Paddy Stevens, Flynn Haslam, Connor SymondsMiddle Row: Miss Rebecca McMahon, Ava Bland, Valerie Shipley, Tate Sauverain, Harper Turner, Alexei-Ai Rimene, Brock BlincoFront Row: Jose Lehuede, Hank Harelle, Aleeah Garner, Brodie Hallam, Angela Shwe, Blaze McElheran
106/135Pittsworth State School. Prep S
107/135Pittsworth State School prep B 2021.
108/135St Stephen’s Catholic Primary School Pittsworth Prep 2021.
109/135Southbrook Central State School Prep students (from left) Bridget Train, Tiffany-Lee Gundy, Tyson Dodd, Braxton McNab, Zeke Hughes, Ava Hohn and Vivienne Matchett
110/135Southbrook Central State School Prep students (from left) Braxton McNab, Bridget Train, Ava Hohn, Tyson Dodd, Vivenne Matchett, Zeke Hughes and Tiffany-Lee Gundy
111/135Southbrook Central State School Prep students (from left) Braxton McNab, Bridget Train, Ava Hohn, Tyson Dodd, Vivenne Matchett, Zeke Hughes and Tiffany-Lee Gundy
112/135Southbrook Central State School Prep students (from left) Bridget Train, Tyson Dodd, Tiffany-Lee Gundy, Braxton McNab, Zeke Hughes, Ava Hohn and Vivienne Matchett
113/135Southbrook Central State School Prep students (from left) Tyson Dodd, Bridget Train, Tiffany-Lee Gundy, Braxton McNab, Zeke Hughes, Ava Hohn and Vivenne Matchett
114/135Sacred Heart Primary School. Prep J. Back Row: Georgia, Charlotte-Ann, Xavier, AlakaMiddle Row: Bentley, Hyacinth, Levi, Jack, AbbyFront row starting at slide: William, Niresh, Ally, Quinn, Audrey, Nathaniel, Kailee, Ella, Lucy, Vincent
115/135Ramsay State School Prep Students for 2021: Nina, Max, Layla, Samson, Charlotte, Jason
116/135Pilton State School Prep class, Zachary and Hayley.
117/135Withcott State School,
118/135Withcott State School, Prep B
119/135Helidon State School Prep students (from left) Elsie, Thomas, Heidi, Thomas, Nathaniel, Marlei, Henry, Willow, Jaxon, Sadie, Peyton and Lillie for My First Year 2021,
120/135Helidon State School Prep students (from left) Elsie, Thomas, Thomas, Heidi, Nathaniel, Marlei, Henry, Willow, Jaxon, Sadie, Peyton and Lillie for My First Year 2021,
121/135Flagstone State School Prep class. ( From left ) Alya, William, Charlie, Hayden, Teresa and Chelsea. Absent - Harrison and Malachi.
122/135St Finbarr’s - Quilpie P2 class.Front row . Ella-Rose, Rosie, CooperMiddle. Nate, James, Georgina, Oscar, Cleo, RupertBack . Teacher Miss M , Teacher Aide Miss Janell. Absent- Kip
123/135St Finbarr's Quilpie. Maldon.
124/135St Maria Goretti's Catholic School, Inglewood: Prep 2021Back row, from left; Jessie Apted, Sarah Wilson, Addyson Williams, William McPherson and front; Jordon Ninness, Noah Morton, Taylah Wilson.
125/135St Patrick’s Mitchell - prep 2021. Back row: Nysa Maddhu, Lexi Whittaker and Mason Mitchell.Front: Luke Morris, Lillian Mitchell, Myhia Mitchell, Ram Maddhu and Nate Mathews. Absent: Torah Lewis and Josef Mailman
126/135Cunnamulla: Sacred Heart Primary School prep 2021. Back Row left to right: Heather Cavanough, Lucy Schmidt, Lake Wilson, Lincoln Thompson, Charvee NarulaFront Row left to right: Miss Heleena Devey (School Officer), Isla Dunne, Nathanial Mitchell, Ava-May Brock, Natarlia Francisco, Miss Aimee Bretherton (Teacher).
127/135Kulpi State School Prep students for 2021.L: Emily King, R: Carlee Weatherall
128/135Bowenville State School Prep 2021. Teachers and Preps: Rear L-R, Mrs Goodwin, Mrs Wise. Front L-R :Mrs Bertram, Myley Mae Drew, Ava Little, Mrs Welke.
129/135Bowenville State School Prep 2021. L-R : Myley-Mae Drew, Ava Little.
130/135Allora State School Prep class. ( Back from left ) Billie, Blake and Theo. ( Front from left ) Pippa, Addilyn, Dennis, Stella, Jordan, Mackenzie, Sieanna, Sebastian and Declan.
131/135Clifton State School prep 2021: Back Row: Koby, Caleb, Matilda, Odin . Front Row: Charlie, Willow, Parker, Mikayla
132/135St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chinchilla. Class Name Prep T. LHS - Teacher Aide - Mrs Meghan Allen RHS - Teacher Mrs Rebecca Thomson.Front row L R: Hugo, Harlan, Annabelle, Hudson, Parker, NylahBack row; L R:Mrs Meghan Allen, Maggie, Jessie, Ryder, Charlotte, Joe, Harlow, Clayton, Xander, Mrs Rebecca Thomson LHS - Teacher Aide - Mrs Meghan AllenRHS - Teacher Mrs Rebecca Thomson
133/135St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chinchilla. Class Name Prep D. LHS Teacher Miss Courtney DavisRHS Teacher Aide Mrs Melitta HarveyFront row L R Annabelle, Eddie, Sonny, Tommy, Vilena, Theodore, Cian, LylaBack row: L RMiss Courtney Davis, Hugo, Theodore, Frank, Elle, Remi, Peyton, Patterson, Gemma-Jean, Humza, Noah, Mrs Melitta Harvey
134/135Quinalow Prep-10 State School . Back Row- Lachlan, Mrs Watts, Mrs Campbell, RileyFront Row Ava, Toby, Jasper, Alisha
135/135Sacred heart Primary School. Prep CBack Row: Ava, Lilah, EthanMiddle Row: Callum, Lane, Elijah, Sienna, Rubin, Lucy, PaulFront Row: Tate, Archibald, Archie, Lily, Owen, Tia, Lochlan
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