My First Year 2025: Mackay, Whitsundays and Isaac preppies start school

From Moranbah and Cannonvale, Mackay and Proserpine prep is a big first step for kids. See all the bright and happy faces.

From Moranbah and Cannonvale state schools to St Brendan’s in Mackay, 2025 marks a first step for preppies across the Greater Whitsundays on a lifelong journey of learning. See the Mackay, Isaac, and the Whitsundays’ My First Year mega gallery.

For the bright-eyed preppies of Mackay, Isaac and the Whitsundays, it’s the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning filled with new friends and fun discoveries.

We’ve captured the magic of their very first year in a special mega gallery — so families can cherish this milestone forever.

Only subscribers to the Daily Mercury get access to the online galleries early, before they reach print later this month.

See all our cute little preppies, sorted by school and alphabetical order:

Alligator Creek State School

Alligator Creek State School PREP C Back row: Mrs Turek, Colton, Dominic, Peyton, Tahlia, Knox, Karsyn, Ms Connor Front row: Hudson, Skylah, Peppa, Christopher, Jared, Ryan, Clancy. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Alligator Creek State School PREP R Back row: Mrs Lawson, Kade, Hunter, Eva, Jack, Mrs Roberts Middle row: Conan, Blake, Olympia, Harper, Jaxon, Corbin Front row: Ella, Molly, Remy, Zora, Riku, Parker. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Andergrove State School

Andergrove State School PREP Gracie, Mrs Knight, Andre, Mrs Minter, name withheld, Harley, Jasmine. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Andergrove State School PREP Back row: Mrs Van den Berg, Peyton, Candice, Amahni, Ms Lisa Front row: Arlo, Billie, Poppy, Ocearna, Mia, Lola, Jethro. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Andergrove State School Ms Lawrence and Charlee. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Andergrove State School PREP. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Beaconsfield State School

Beaconsfield State School PREP D Mrs Dunn Teacher, Mrs Sonogan Teacher Aide Back row: Eli, Tevaea, Alivia, Jacob, Lillian, Adalyn, Maverick Middle row: Mayumi, Kane, Archie, Averie, Braxton, Amelia-Jayne Front row: Chanon, Amelia-Jo, Brodie, Litia, Astin, Sia, Ella. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Beaconsfield State School PREP C Mrs Craig Teacher, Mrs Bishop Teacher Aide Back row: Latrell, Lilly, Cornillia, Raiden, Naia, Piper, Penny, Dylan Middle row: Sadie, Noah, Luna, Oliver, Alice, Carter Front row: Braxon, Ace, Isla, Ezra, Harry, Zayn, Matthew. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Beaconsfield State School PREP B Back row: Miss Berger Teacher, Miss Megan Teacher aide, Mrs Lowry Teacher Aide Jamie, Ivy, Griffin, Hazel, Nevaeh, Archer, Frank Middle row: Arnie, Jsarn, Olivia, Aizen, Roshelle, Harley, Jasper Front row: Emmett, Ravi, Atlas, Isabella, Kaydence. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Bloomsbury State School

Bloomsbury State School Ned Fitzpatrick, Brodie Clark. Picture: contributed.

Bucasia State School

Bucasia State School Prep W Back row: Mrs Albert, Jayce, William, Billie, Connor, Quinnton, Kai, Roarke, Miss Ware Middle row: Poppie, Ahmiya, Sienna, Jax, Zander, Elliana, Nova Front row: Arthur, Joseph, Billy, Grayson, Dillon. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Bucasia State School Prep D Back row: Ms Nairn Teacher Aide, Franco, Phoenix, Aston, Heath, Xavier, Monte, Maddison, Marley Mrs Darby Teacher Front row: Elsie, Addison, Elijah, Colby, Miayah, Axel, Ariah. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Bucasia State School Prep S Back row: Sully, Bailee, Roman, Isla, Blake Middle row: Ethan, Marlowe, Yukye, Slater, Quinn, Franky Front row: Livvy, Jayden, Khoa, Van, Kenzie. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Calen District State College Primary School

Calen District State College Prep Back row: Mrs Vandaele, Teacher Assistant, Colton Dunn, Azalyah Kerkin, Dean Deguara Front row: Evie Munchow, Sky Hansen, Connor Kuhrt, Harley Bielenberg Mrs Peach Teacher. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Cannonvale State School

Cannonvale State School Prep E. Front Row: Ava, Scarlett, Myles, Samuel, Casey, Ivarr. Middle Row: Mr Marcus Booth, Vanessa, Flynn, Lala, Olivia, Mila, Charlie, Poppy, Ms Kim Townsend. Back Row: Elijah, Jack, Atlas, Orion, Wilder, Addison, Everly, Harvey. Absent: Esme. Picture: Contributed.

Cannonvale State School Prep A. Front Row: Angelo, Aria, Lucy, Zavior, Jake, Miss Ali. Middle Row: Mrs Erin Kingwell, Lenny, Ariella, Oceana, Myah, Chloe, Billie, Miss Cat. Back Row: Ashton, Oakley, Archie, Kobey, Marley, Eli, Joseph. Absent: Grace, Ruby, Cayson, Emily. Picture: Contributed.

Cannonvale State School Prep C. Front Row: Lily-Anna, Stella, Harper, Vella, Lucy, Ayla. Middle Row: Luca, Archie, Bryson, Krypton, Ryker, Liam. Back Row: Mrs Kristi-Lee Mewha, Evie, Oakah, Lilly, Miss Nicole. Absent: Saxon, Andie, Charlotte, Georgia Ryder. Picture: Contributed.

Cannonvale State School Prep B. Front Row: Flynn, Occy, River, Athena, Jazz, Chase, Locklan. Middle Row: Miss Cherie, Olivia, Summer, Sarah, Macey, Frankie, Cora, Evelyn, Zahlia. Back Row: Miss Jadee-Lee Etchelles, Zade, Riley, Ari, Noah, Freddie, Teddy, Reuben. Absent Nyla. Picture: Contributed.

Cannonvale State School Prep D. Front Row: Rita, Willow, Lola, Taj, Ziggy, Jayde, Roxenna. Middle Row: Mrs Mori Maere Grace, Frankie, Bonnie, Skye, Zoey, Allie, Mrs Jodie Gray. Back Row: Kainoa, Tobby, Henry, Marley, Jayden, Jake, Demi, Kai. Absent: Remi, Mason. Picture: Contributed.

Carlisle Adventist College

Carlisle Adventist College. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Carmila State School

Carmila State School Prep Photo for 2025 LEFT: Arizona Thompson, Ella Horne, Mrs Brock, Freya, Emiko Shields. Picture: Contributed.

Chelona State School

Chelona State School Prep Back row: Emma Janke, Dotty Bourke, Wolf Hawkings, William Martin, Nate Alexopoulos Middle row: Arlo Kelly, Bailey Richards, Elayna Yarrow, Indie Smith, Sunny-Lu Ryan Front row: Coen Craig, Wezley Contreras, Noah Grebert, Kysin Strack. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Coningsby State School

Coningsby State School. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Coppabella State School

Coppabella State School Prep Tui, Simeon Teacher: Miss Emeka Cavanagh. Picture: Contributed.

Dundula State School

Dundula State School Prep Back row: Isaac, Harrison, Mitchell, Charlie, Dexter Front row: Jaanvi, Jumaiah, Elly, Summer. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Eimeo Road State School

Eimeo Road State School Prep PCM Mrs Verney, Mrs Campbell, Mrs Smith, Ms McGurle Back row: Tahli, Kosta, Ellie, Noah, Ziggy, Luca, Zion Middle row: Silas, Isla, Faith, Telargie, Ellie, Octavia, Luca Front row:Noah, Eva, Poppie, Kyron, Ruby-Rose, Harrison Picture:Michaela Harlow

Eimeo Road State School Prep PC Mrs Rhondell Teacher Aide. Back row: Jace, Jackson, Willow, Nina, Josaia, Alexander, Demega, Kai. Middle row: Ludo, Russia, Kailani, Isabella, Bohdiman, Hallee, Ryan. Front row: Rosie, Finley, Connor, Archer, Nathan, Maggie, Chloe. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Eimeo Road State School Prep PA Teacher Aide Mrs Cathy Phillips, Teacher Ms Anne Castle Back row: Cassins, Huxlee, Lincoln, Athena, Fabian, Poppy, Archie, Wyatt Middle row: Hunter, Hunter, Sebastian, Samuel, Bailey, Lola Front row: Luhan, Brody, Hailee, Stormi, Maxwell, Franki. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Emmanuel Catholic Primary School

Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Prep G Mrs Linda Grima Teacher, Mrs Davies Back row: Stella, Blake, Ezra, Layla, Marlee, Casey, Isla, Noah, Lucia Middle row: Azelie, Zada, Amy, Dominic, Charlotte, Madden, Alicia, Carl Front row: Darby, Gianna, Cooper, Avaliah, Brock, Aambar, Fletcher, Saskia, Cohen. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Prep J Mrs Rachele Janus Teacher, Mrs Jess Byrd Teacher Aide Back row: Aleska, Lenny, Rhozie, Ellis, Jack, Greyah, Koby, Finn, Willow, Abigail Middle row: Oliver, Ananke, Samuel, Boston, Evelyn, Jack, Davina, Tyden, Boyd Front row: Aria, Callie, Jack, Talulah, Edward, Halle, Chelsea, Colt, Jasmine. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Prep S Mrs Sharmaine Brewer, Mrs Jade Scott / Mrs Jacinta Schembri absent. Back row: Lottie, Sonny, Frankie, Arthur, Husan, Korbin, London, Monty, Vivienne, Claire, Matthew. Middle row: Abigail, Chayce, Lotus, Emerson, Amity, Oscar, Grace, Harry. Front row: Tallison, Eliana, Ted, Bethany, Robbie, Alice, Rafferty, Evelyn, Lachlan. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Eton State School

Eton State School Prep. Back row: Wade Mann, Mrs Trina Dixon, Ezekiel Black. Front row: Ruby Simpson, Billie Jackson, Zara Place Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Eungella State School

Eungella State School Hunter. Picture: Contributed.

Farleigh State School

Farleigh State School Prep L to R: Odin Bowering Brelsford, Libby Barton, Ja-Broadus Smith. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Finch Hatton State School

Finch Hatton State School Prep Bree Binyon, Hope Scott 28 February 2025. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Fitzgerald State School

Fitzgerald State School Prep D. Back row: Ms Bec Klemm, Kaevon Hazard-Quakawoot, Chloe Corcoran, Annalee Gunthorpe, Isaiah Geeves, Lachlan Murray, Seth Black, Raven Collings, Beau Howard. Middle row: Alyssa Thoroughgood, Riley Doyle, Ruby Searles, Taya Brodie, Poppy Harvey, Leonardo Leicht, Frank Matsen. Front row: Beckham Wood, Archie Vella, Jacinta Harwood, Brody Wood, Alice Beveridge, Lucas Grace, Rhylee Ludwick, Abigail Montano. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Fitzgerald State School Prep B. Back row: Corbin Naylor, Samuel Cliffe, Ryan Johnston, Xhamiea Pahit, Sebastian Wood, Zyla Kilkelly, Ryleigh West. Middle row: Leo Gauci, Billie Newell, Beau Blines, Z'Liya-Zayn Kalepo Ah-Kiong, Evie Easton, Ruby Easton, Harrison O'Brien, Eric Windsor. Front row: Harry Davies, Levi King, Lily Hume, Logan Connell, Tobias Anderson, Jude Archer. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Fitzgerald State School Prep A. Back row: Mrs Taylor, Riley Murphy, Diana Simpkins, Leo Edge, Bonnie Anderson, Chet Rafferty, Marco Reyes. Front row: Shaqarna'lee Grannigan, Atlas Fox, Zoey Swann, Ivy Martin. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Fitzgerald State School Prep C. Back row: Mrs Schreuder Teacher, Ashlynn Riehl, Archie Harris, Piper Relton, Kai Douglas, Alice Stead, Wesley Rynne, Hope Mace-Mooney, Mrs Bachmann Teacher Aide. Middle row: Manuella Brandini Milliati, Huxley Hagger, Gladness Ehilenboadiaye, Zahli Brown, Cooper McCullough, Tia-May Palmer. Front row: Joseph Hicks, Levi Wilkins, Oliver Van Hees, Milly Carter, Ayva-Lee McCallum, Cayden McCallum, Bohdi Stephenson, Aiden. Williams Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Gargett State School

Gargett State School Prep PY. Left to Right: Ella Sturdy, Mia Mastropaolo, Peyton Steer, Theo Evans, Olivia-Anne Petts, Emmie Bezzina, Heidi Wilson 28 February 2025. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Glenella State School

Glenella State School Prep N. Back row: Norris, Hudson, Lilah-Rose, Nolan, Atreus. Front row: Lillie, Chloe, Angad, Calvin, Charlotte. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Glenella State School Prep B. Back row: Isia, Chloe, Sidney, Teo, Noah, Madeline, Ledger, Zayd. Middle row: Jim, Monty, Tabitha, Siddharth, Malavah, Amity, Nathaniel. Front row: Cleo, Bronson, Asher, Belle, Levi, Taylynn, Asha, Connor. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Hampden State School

Hampden State School Prep. Back Row: Kenneth McFarlane, Bodhi Burston, Colton Laird, Charlee Edwards, Lane Krajc, Bruce Westcott, Ryan Hobbs, Keith Schulz. Front Row: Mrs Barbara Perna Teacher Aide, Arthur Anderson, Jack Scriha, Ms Kharla Wright – Teacher. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Homebush State School

Homebush State School Left to right: Mrs Nilsson, Beau Glaspy, Archer Woolf, Charlee Helsham, Ellatayah Becker, Logan Coles, Wyatt Ball, Harlow Helsham. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Koumala State School

Koumala State School. Front Row: Harvey Riddle, Barrett Booth, Waelan Wojeski, Cameron Axiak. Back Row: Lena Keating, Aaliyah Vitali, Poppy Sloan, Mackenzie Cleary, Phoebe Crawford. Absent: Stella Watts. Picture: Contributed.

Mackay Central State School

Mackay Central State School Prep Back row: Rylie, Khairi, Jordynn, Janina, Nathanael, Neveah, Mercutio Middle row: North, Rhyle, Alira, Jaxson, Willow, Charlie Front row: on the ball Yule, Peyton, Isla, Beatrice, Victoria, Remi. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay Christian College

Mackay Christian College Prep D. Back Row: Ava S, Isla B, Hunter vdM, Rishabh J, Orezi I, George D, Theodore L. Middle Row: Emma A, Bailee L, Banksia H, Audrey F, Treesa J, Mylah J, Elouise M. Front Row: Kohen C, Archie G, Olivia M, Israel G, Arnold M Teacher: Mr Matt Casey Teacher Aide: Mrs Sam Geeves. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay Christian College Prep B. Back Row: Kai W, Alexandra R, Malumbo M, Cohen M, Callum R, Tupou T, Leo K. Middle Row: Reeve W, Lilly F, Rosalie M-P, Hayley B, Scarlett C, Amelia B. Front Row: Hannah M-W, Avalee M, Luxson O, Teewa S, Elliott L. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay Christian College Prep A. Back Row: Isla A, Evelyn L, Ezra T, Morgan N, Lainey B, Lachlan B, Ellessia S. Middle Row: Dusty L, Ethan O, Mia V, Florence T, Nehemiah W, Sarah C. Front Row: Oliver M, Venique S, Xavier M, Darci P, Jonny M, Cooper C. Teacher: Mrs. Adele Lotz. Teacher Aide: Mrs Nadine Stream. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay Christian College Prep C. Back Row: Samuel S, Jess S, Zachary H, Marlie W, Freya F. Middle Row: Jiwansh A, Luna S, Harper S, Sophie K, Olivia R, Jay-Marley F. Front Row: Clayton B, Henri K, Mika S, Handre DL, Haisley W Teacher: Mrs Brooke Templeman Teacher Aide: Mrs Julie Johnson. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay District Special School

Mackay District Special School Prep. Left to right: Miss Ashlee Scholz, Annika Meiert, Mrs Laura Yung, Kyrie Hunter, Hunter, Charleston, Mrs Jodie Raines, Bella Marsh, Miss Lauren Hopley. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay North State School

Mackay North State School Prep W. Back row: Desmon Lorberg, Jack Hammond, Luka Clark, Chase Gill, Grace McIntyre, Darcy Hawkins, Ella Percy. Middle row: Lulu Thompson, Zaia Molnar, Arie Kemp-Ahwang, Spencer Williams, Theodore Rutland Front row: Sapphira Hogg, Henderickus Strydom, Kaylee Brooks, Owen Fuss, Shantelle Jones, Ms Sheree West. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay North State School Prep M. Back row: Adelaide Williams, Adolin Green, Aurora Gamble, Samuel Cutajar, Owen BerriganMiddle row: Liam Norris, Addilyn Martyn, Keevah Williams, Darnell Smith, Taylah Murphy, Sonny Waitere. Front row: Alfie Harrold, Benjamin Penning, Phoenyx Latimer, Naraya Newman, Ellie-May Harris, Huxley Kliese Mrs Leigh-Anne West, Mrs Leigh-Anne West, Mrs Nikki McKay. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay North State School Prep P. Back row: Spencer Ebzery, Rhianan Brand, Syeda Wasim, Jaxon Cutajar, Alexandra O'Hara, Pippa Lauer-Polley. Middle row: Elias Mavroleon, Kobe Tatow, Evie Glazbrook, Abigail Melamed, Bennett Wild, Kyarly Weribone, Daniah Caballero. Front row: River McLeod, Maisie McKean, Ashton Housman, Indi-Maire Bodley, Leo Fullerton, Walter Lloyd, Winston Venn, Loki Jaszczyszyn, Mr Tom Pirie, Miss Hollee McKay. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay West State School

Mackay West State School Prep E. Mrs Kelly Teacher Mrs Vincent Teacher Aide. Back row: Claire, Tait, Alexander, Kaiden, Teariki, Induwara, Dakota, Azayiah, Mila. Front row: Arhna, Alise, Tj, Calvin, Leroy, Skyller, Ocean, Erica. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay West State School Prep D. Mrs Graffunder Teacher Mrs Mercer Teacher Aide. Back row: Matthias, Navahna, Emily, Leo, Eric, Austin, Lewis, Elaine, Declan. Front row: Presley, Amarnie, Clara, Jake, Kelsey, Lachlan, Sione, Timothy. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay West State School Prep A. Miss Stevenson Teacher. Back row: Aubrey, Spencer, Blayk, Eve, Adelynn, Leah, Freya, Zachary, Henry. Front row: Tama-Toa, Lucas, Edward, Athena, Kristine, Jakai, Salah, Sahal, Oliver, Evelyn. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay West State School Prep C. Miss Coyne Teacher. Back row: Haines, Azari, Liliana, Tadhg, Cassius, Emilie, Ruby. Front row: Epesaio, James, Shivnya, Queenie, Rhuan, Scarlett, Maverick, Evie. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mackay West State School Prep B. Mrs Tracy Moon Teacher, Mrs Donna Carroll Teacher Aide. Back row: Don, Ava, Lucas, Raukawa, Angus, Victory, Georgia, Oscar, Aliyrah, Arlo. Front row: Alexandra, Mason, Nate, Zavier, Mackenzie, Arybella, Freya, Ebony, Charlie, Elija. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

MacKillop Catholic Primary School

MacKillop Catholic Primary School Prep. Back row: Mrs Redgard, Winston, Paea, Archie, Georgia, Desmond, Luna, Angus, Sataya, Koby, Tobias. Front row: Olivia, Kepler, Elena, Jamie, Cleo, Jax, Quinn, Tennyson, Althea, Kohen. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Marian State School

Marian State School Prep PB. Back row: Mrs Tait, Marlee, Sidney, Kov, Tate, Nicolette, Ivy, Billy, Aiden, Mrs Jeffs. Middle row: Xander, Bailey, Mia, Max, Hudson, Harrison, Vivian, Abby. Front row: Asher, Myles, Vann, Alara, Marlee, Elli, Stevie Mrs Kelloway. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Marian State School Prep. Back row: Mrs Head, Willa, Jesse, Amity, Bentley, Stirling, Hannah Mrs Carter. Middle row: Eliza, Charley, Harrison, Finn, Freya. Front row: Charli, Hamish, Jack, Spencer. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Marian State School Prep PC. Back row: Joe, Harry, Thomas, Adelaide, Millie, Lucy, Lexi. Middle row: Mrs Jamie, Ashton, Levi, Mateo, Livvy, Charlee, William, Lakin, Mrs Vicki Seierup. Front row: Eloise, Macie, Calliope, Sabrina, Sofia, Hannah. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Mirani State School

Mirani State School Prep. Back row: Mrs Erin Daly, Jett, Archee, Jax, Nicholas, Kahu, Gracie, Zonder, Sienna, sarah, Mrs Rebecca Vella. Middle row: Lenni, Lane, Riley, Nate, Phoebe, Lachlan, Alivah, Mercury. Front row: Veoh, Mahli, Jackson Ivy, Levi, Remi. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Moranbah East State School

Moranbah East State School Prep PD. Back Row: Mrs Petrea Drew, Max Martin, Ryan Bird, Henk Fourie, Amelia Harkins, Freya St Clair, Jandi Mann, Savannah Reinke, Lovell Nicholson-Huni, Wyatt Lynham, Lucas Winchester, Blake Walsh, Mia Ksiazek, Mrs Krause. Front Row: Maggie Frisch, Zoe Allen, Alanna Jones, Francis Hixon, Avah-Mae Austin, Serenity Attard, Aria Witherspoon, Finely Berrie, Zoe Webb, Eleanor Cambridge, Archer Thorn, Bella Truelson. Absent: Eden Impson. Picture: Contributed.

Moranbah East State School Prep RG. Back Row: Mrs Rae Goss (Teacher), Lachlan Rennie, Cody Armstead, Addison Johns, Rome Tysson, Roy, Ted Read, Astrid Marles, Jim Stapleton, Jaxon Kaddatz, Eben Hoolihan, Rylee Bowering, Maria Ganapin, Mrs Nicole Murphy (Teacher Aide). Front Row: Gracey Darlington, Anastasia Borg, Freya Mollis, Ashton Wode, Elliotte Large, Leila Milburn, Ernie Sperling, Addison Fox, Ellie Otto, Larissa Watters. Absent: Egypt Tysson, Baylee Runnalls, Quincee Doyle-Cavanagh. Picture: Contributed.

Moranbah East State School Prep GS. Back row: Miss Georgia Shipway, Quinn Day, Austin Bowater, Manaia Witehira, Milani Hughes, Rylan Ross, Rubie Hollis, Darcie Wagland, Sophie McKenzie, William Van Den Berg, Nevaeh Wilkinson, Maddi Peet, Arlie Roberts, Mrs Therese Pitt. Front row: Noah McCallum, Noah Krause, Zeke Warren, Morgan Mollis, Stacey Majambe, Rex Boardman, Ellis McEwen, Denva Lydiard, Bailee Gottke, Eedie Phillips. Absent: Logan Triffitt, Dylan Busk. Picture: Contributed

Moranbah State School

Moranbah State School Prep TS. Back Row: Jake, Tegan Sutton (Teacher), Alice, Rye, Xanthe, Reign, Ezmay, Charlotte, Eli, Shandra, Joseph, Maddison, Elias, Rachel West (Teacher Aide), Wolfe. Front row: Brooklyn, Honey, Harriet, Elli, Ellie, Nakoa, Dempsey, Eliana, Presley, Nakoda. Picture: Contributed.

Moranbah State School Prep SH. Back row: Charlotte, Amaia, Sydney Hurst (Teacher), Jace, Cherry, Alexander, Penny, George, Isla, Indi, Edith, Clodagh, Bodhi, Traedyn, Kara Martin (Teacher Aide), Kim Mather (Teacher Aide), Amahli. Front row: Kyeson, Mason, Jayden, Isabella, Quinn, Isla, Fawn, Charlie, Cohen, Archer, Ricardo. Picture: Contributed.

Moranbah State School Prep PS. Back row: Archer, Phoebe Sommerfield (Teacher), Rowdy, Adalyn, Flynn, Elsie, Joaquin, Luca Olive, Shelby, Hannah-Blake, Meissa, Lavira, Mila, Levi, Mrs Ney (Teacher Aide), Saoirse. Front row: Eliza, Savannah, Cole, Ashley, Isabella, Caitlyn, Obadiah, Paige, Ruby, Khayden. Picture: Contributed.

Nebo State School

Nebo State School. Back Row: Miss Pullom (teacher), Braxton Roberts, Matilda West, Amelia Cooper, Jakob Yeatman, Amberley Brookes, Micah Glossop. Front row: Xavier Watters, Lane Grundy, Alla Coulter, Latrelle Murgha, Jillian Paisan. Absent: Mrs Henningsen (teacher) Ivy Gordon, Willa Michelmore, Ace Paine, Poppy Wright, Wyatt Voss, Imrie Gardiner. Picture: Contributed.

North Eton State School

North Eton State School. Noah, Dallas, Hailie, Molly, Willow (absent). Picture: Contributed.

Northview State School

Northview State School Prep J. Back row: Teacher Aide: Mrs Lawn, Darcy, Huck, Tessa, Harrison, Lincoln, Frank, Leo, Mackenzie Front row: Dustin, Cassius, Charlotte, River, Cove, Jeannie, Arlo, Laniah, Teacher Miss Jansen. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Northview State School Prep K. Teacher Aide Mrs Campbell, Teacher Ms Fuller, Teacher Mrs King. Back row: Leo, Charles, Lincoln, Harley, Parker, Tevita, Arlo, Eric. Front row: Koa, Rylee, Finn, Teo, Illukah, Charlie, Delilah, Amara. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Oakenden State School

Oakenden State School. Teacher Miss Angela Wood, Sylvie. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Pindi Pindi State School

Pindi Pindi State School Prep. Left to Right: Sophie, Hayley, Hayden, name withheld, Wyatt. Picture: Contributed.

Pinnacle State School

Pinnacle State School PREP. Mr Moore, Vander Dark. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Proserpine State School

Proserpine State School Prep AB. Back Row: Penny, Henry, Charlie, Daisy, Liam, Arlo, Tilly, Archer, Rafael Middle Row: Madison, Ivy, Connor, Charlotte, Hazel, Scarlett, Jack. Front Row: Torbin, Alex, Billy, Maverick, Pippa, Harry, Edson, Teacher Kassi Breen. Teacher Aide Sarah Halls. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Proserpine State School Prep PCD. Back Row: Charlie, Dylan, Amelia, Quinn, Archie, Harry, Henry. Middle Row: Xavier, Olivia, Korah, Caleb, Isla, Sophie, Jakota. Front Row: Angus, Leo, Dusty, Miami, Regan, Logan, Teacher: Christine Dobe, Teacher Aide: Lisa Horsford. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Proserpine State School Prep NM. Back Row: Eva, Billy, Maya, Colter, Xavier, Jake. Middle Row: Adelita, Wyatt, Tiberius, Eileen, Neve, Marlie, Harper. Front Row: Myles, Maisie, Linkin, Banks, Kleio, Freya. Teacher: Nicole Murphy. Teacher Aide: Fleur Wallis. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Sarina State School

Sarina State School PREP B. Miss Jody Petersen Teacher, Miss Emelie Adams Principal. Back row: Elena Van Niekerk, Bindhi Ball, Murray Whisson, Wade Skopp, Jack Marlow, Callie Mills. Middle row: Valen Nilsson, Jennifer Williams, Lucas Muscat, Thomas Fleming, Rylee Fisher. Front row: Axell Kirstenfeldt, Caitlyn Gordon, Judd Buchholz, Patrick Coyne, Joel Katthagen, Mrs Julie Stachurski Teacher Aide. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Sarina State School PREP A. Mrs Julie Matthews Teacher Aide, Miss Emelie Adams Principal, Ms Nicola OConnor Teacher. Back row: Peter Cook, Sedrick Fuller, Dustin Driver, Jaliyah Allingham, London Ah Wang, Alexander Gourlay, Olyver Hounslow, Delilah McNicol. Front row: Jamie Hiscox-McConnell, Izac Grittner, Kinsley Chilcott-Sagaukaz, Mateo Sagigi, Raphael Fenech, DraxBartholdt. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Seaforth State School

Seaforth State School. Back Row – Reuben, Axel, Archie, Eli, Reef. Front – Mrs Francis, Harlow, Ayannah, Azariah, Athena, Mrs Mayes. Picture: Contributed.

Slade Point State School

Slade Point State School PREP. Back row: Miss Jade, Sophia, Wilson, Zariel, MacKenzie, Samisoni, Maddix-Rose, Miss Roberts. Middle row: Perseus, Patrick, Wyatt, Franklin, Nathaniel, Izabella, Kalyn. Front row: Elijah, Emani, Mylah, Macie, Archie, Mufaro. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Slade Point State School PREP. Miss OMara, Eleanor, Orlando, Gian, Maycie, Lyric, Memphis, Ms Yates. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St Anne’s Catholic Primary – Sarina

St Annes Prep 2025. Back row: Mrs Luzon, Jasmine, Arlia, Billie, Indie, Ava, Tye, Mrs Buglass. Middle row: Zayd, Ivy, Shaelee, Indie, Hunter, Lucien. Front row: Corbin, Emerson, Harrison, Jonas, Emma, Sophia. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St Brendan’s Catholic School

St Brendans Catholic Primary School Prep. Mrs Chloe Spinks, Miss Shae Wilson. Back row: Taye, Willow, Thorin, Isla, Kingston, Isla, Flynn, Daisy. Middle row: Imogen, Khaito, Heidi, Oscar, June, Ronnie, Gracey-Jayne. Front row: Remi, Arabella, Jake, Mila, Lucas, Claire. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St Brendans Catholic Primary School Prep. Mrs Jager, Mrs Petrice. Back row: Lincoln, Riley, Amay, Edison, Randal, Oliver, William. Middle row: Elias, Kinley, Peyton, Isla, Sunny, Charlotte. Front row: Aria, Wyatt, Lauren, Layla, Lettie, Lara, Ivy. Absent: Indiana. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St Brendans Catholic Primary School Prep. Mrs Maggs, Mrs Vella, Mrs Gibson. Back row: Hugo, Laila, Kai, Savannah, Tedd, Miller, Valentine, Harper, Joanna. Middle row: Lexi, Harrison, Thomas, Billy, Elaina, Sophie, Reyansh. Front row: Imogen, Aurora, Isaiah, Lola, Willow, Saige. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St Catherine’s College – Proserpine

St. Catherine's College. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St. Catherine's College. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary Prep H. Teacher Ms Debbie Hanks. Absent, Teacher Assistant Ms Caitlyn McKenzie. Back row: Georgie, Kendall, Ollie, Vincent, Isabella, Ryan, Thomas, Owen. Middle row: Thomas, Yaara, Ella, Hayes, Hayden, Portia, Calix, Luna, Ford. Front row: Millie, Pascal, Sawyer, Adilynn, Grayson, Isla, Lenny, Connor, Lilly. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary Prep M. Teacher Mrs Therese McLean, Teacher Assistant: Mrs Tammy Molloy. Back row: Alby, Emmett, Olivia, Stevie, Roman, Henry, Oliver, Isla, Rivah. Middle row: Edward, Boston, Nate, Matthew, Isla, Theo, Regan, Harlen, Mera. Front row: Norah, Eden, Darcie, Leigh, Ella, Sebastian, Aubrey, McKenna, Harriet. Picture: Michaela Harlow

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary Prep S. Teacher Mrs Haley Saye. Back row: Freddy, Macey, Lily, Emma, Austin, Joseph, Denver, Logan, Adele. Middle row: Freya, Chadlee, Harriet, Bobbie, Violet, Saf, Wynter, Carter, Sadie. Front row: Zahlee, Dylan, Reggie, Reuben, Lincoln, Jack, Hailey, Henry, Nash. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St John’s Catholic School

ST JOHNS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WALKERSTON Prep B. Back row: Teacher: Miss Calista Thorpe, Maggie, Maitlynn, Mackenzie, Slater, Elijah, Cheston, Digby, Laina, Teacher Assistant: Mrs Carmel Scriha. Middle row: Navy, Annie, Gracie, Cooper, Angus, Reggie, Peyton, Laikyn. Front row: Hudson, Bailey, Bayden, Lake, Freya, Billy, Amelia, Chloe. Picture: Michaela Harlow

ST JOHNS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WALKERSTON Prep A. Back row: Luca, Eddie, Aiden, Alice, Indiana, Emmanuel, Mrs Sarah-Jane Considine, Mrs Amy Zarb, Luke, Lori, Georgia, Grace, Anneliese. Middle row: Mrs Catrina Simpson, Patrick, Brock, Harley, Elloise, Hannah, Hudson, Mrs Rachelle Paton. Front row: Rosa, Jacob, Haiden, Charlie, CJ. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School PREP GO. Mrs Barba Teacher Assistant, Mrs Gruber Teacher. Back row: Jax, Roman, Apollo, Charlie, Rupert, Sylvie, Noah, Josephine, Ariella. Middle row: Edith, Joshua, Zali, Huxley, Summer, Augustine, Margot. Front row: Hudson, Harry, Elizabeth, Kai, Courtney, Zoey, Kingsleigh. Picture: Michaela Harlow

St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School PREP C. Mrs Sabation Teacher Assistant, Mrs Casey Teacher. Back row: Olivia, Harry, Nikolai, Lotanna, Peyton, Nash, Isabella, Xander. Middle row: Austin, Cooper, Isabelle, Oscar, Landan, Fox. Front row: Marley, Harper, Emilia, Kaos, Noah, Halo. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School

St Marys Catholic Primary Prep R. Teachers Mrs Simone Sibley, Mrs Denise Rokic, Teacher Assistants Mrs Kelly Leonard, Mrs Julie Manera, Ms Leeanne Yet Foy. Back row: Sophia, Rumi, Charlie, Claire, Elle, Audrey, Navy, Myka, Kiarah. Middle row: Willow, Hudson, Charlie, Jacob, Inayat, McKenna, Audrey, Maeve. Front row: Andrew, Archer, Spencer, Amaira, Adam, Rhys, Evelyn. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

St Marys Catholic Primary Prep C. Teacher Mrs Cornell Teacher Assistant Miss Gaske. Back row: Gabrielle, Chloe, Poppy, Ezlyn, Emily, Tess, Lily, Elva, Kwalutafe, Madelyn. Middle row: Sophie, Athena, Aidan, Laurence, Duke, Lincoln, Lincoln, Lola, Roman. Front row: Pippen, Hayley, Connor, Henri, Matthew, Evie, Myah. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Swayneville State School

Swayneville State School. Back row: Bentley, Miss Hanna, Henry, Cartia, Charlotte, Matilda, Lawson, Quinn, Charlotte, Tobias Mrs Richards. Front row: Saylor, Meika, Charli, Isabell, Declan, Ashton, Casey. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Valkyrie State School

Valkyrie State School Prep. Luke & Nate Teacher Mrs Belinda Allen. Picture: Contributed.

Victoria Park State School

Victoria Park State School Prep A. Back row: Oliver, Ellie-Jana, Matilda, Royce, Koby, Mrs Newsome (Teacher Aide). Middle row: Mrs Daniel (Teacher), Elayna, Thomas, Serenity, Alaric, Roman, Tokakara, Joan, Eden. Front row: Tiaki, Nysha, Nickolas, Nevaeh, Edgar, Clarc, Lain. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Victoria Park State School. Prep B Back row: Riley, Stefan, Huxley, Edie, Sullivan, Ivy, Wyld, Hudson, Amelia. Middle row: Brielle, Angus, Perry, Alamein, Elijah, Bentley, Emilea, Zarli, Abel. Front row: Alfie, Xavier, Riyansh, Maddi, Elijah, Millie, Axel. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Victoria Park State School Prep C. Back row: Luke, Eva, Zevi, Cairee, Baylee, Onyx. Middle row: Mrs Wilson (Teacher Aide), Jensen, Melakai, Ruben, Nate, Nico, Jasper, Harry, Mrs Harberger (Teacher). Front row: Jeni, Sienna, Oakley, Caleb, Gianna, Isaac, Daenerys. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Walkerston State School

Walkerston State School Prep A. Back row: Mrs Tahlia Bloxsidge, Mrs Michelle Cunningham, Mrs Julie Brennan. Back row: Zac, Hailey, Hudson, Cleo, Gracie, Mia, Maverick, Ella. Middle row: Arlen, Audrey, Jackson, Mica, Zeke, Tate, Archie, Billie. Front row: Zara, Henry, Asha. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Walkerston State School Prep B. Back row: Mrs Sharon Lovatt, Evelyn, Liam, Adalyn, Zariah, Chloe, Lilah, Sebastian, Jack, Kruze, Sonny, Mrs Kathy Sturdy. Middle row: Tate, Max, Wyatt, Shiloh, Everly, Ryan, Walter, Scout. Front row: Huxley, Maci-June, Lucas, Savannah. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Walkerston State School Prep. Back row: Mrs Rosemary Lyons, Liam, Evie, CoCo, Luke, Aubrey, Dakota, Zander, Fletcher, Mrs Cheryl Nicholson. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Whitsunday Anglican School

Whitsunday Anglican School Prep C. Mrs Niomi Johnson (Teacher), Mrs Mel Wendler (Aide). Back Row: Polly, Ariz, Rowan, Veera, Ambar, Lewis, Jayden, Hallie. Middle Row: Xavier, Patrick, Makayla, Harriet, Zoe, Ironsley, Adam. Front Row: Grace, Macey, Nethuka, Jimson, Emilia, Thinuga, Tiffany. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Whitsunday Anglican School Prep A. Mrs Jessica Corsaro (Teacher), Mrs Jeannie Lockyer (Aide). Back Row: Delta, John, Liam, Parker, Tychicus, Octavia, Cooper. Middle Row: Asher, Adelaide, Henry, Ruban, Hawkins, Matilda, Oliver. Front Row: Delina, Lacey, Diyon, Theodoros. Picture: Michaela Harlow.

Whitsunday Anglican School Prep B. Mrs Sue Bartholomew (Aide), Mrs Alyse Hurley (Teacher). Back Row: Georgia, Hazel, Udham, Barry, Henry, Milton, Audrey. Middle Row: Zarina, Arya, Eloise, Aurora, Myra, Frankie, Owen. Front Row: Kiran, Alaina, Kai, Shlok, Sithuli, Miraya, Ayan. Picture: Michaela Harlow

Originally published as My First Year 2025: Mackay, Whitsundays and Isaac preppies start school