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MY FIRST YEAR: Gold Coast prep photos 2025, Hillcrest, Highland Reserve, St Brigid’s, Guardian Angels, Gaven, Elanora, Ingleside SS, Arundel, Bellevue, Coomera schools

The Gold Coast Bulletin has been busy visiting more than 30 primary schools to capture the cutest classes. Meet the faces behind My First Year here.

Rosie Gale
@RosieGale_
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April 4, 2025 - 1:24PM
Gold Coast Bulletin

The Gold Coast Bulletin has been busy visiting more than 30 primary schools to capture the cutest prep classes of 2025.

There were thousands of big smiles on show as the new preppies couldn’t wait to get started.

Watch this space as we’ll be adding more schools every day.

The Gold Coast Bulletin will also be publishing a special keepsake My First Year magazine in April.

From Pimpama to Miami, catch the primary schools we’ve already visited here.

Revisit the classes of 2024 here.

Bellevue Park State School

My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep D. Front row: Liam, Billy, Aanya, Claudia, Nicola, Sebastian, Harper. Middle row: Clare, Henderson, Oakley, Eliana, Clementine, Sabrina, Aubree, Nate. Back row: Valentina, Tomas, Miguel, Lucas, Kiana, Jesse, Sylvie. Picture: Annette Drew.,
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep D. Front row: Liam, Billy, Aanya, Claudia, Nicola, Sebastian, Harper. Middle row: Clare, Henderson, Oakley, Eliana, Clementine, Sabrina, Aubree, Nate. Back row: Valentina, Tomas, Miguel, Lucas, Kiana, Jesse, Sylvie. Picture: Annette Drew.,
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep D. Front row: Liam, Billy, Aanya, Claudia, Nicola, Sebastian, Harper. Middle row: Clare, Henderson, Oakley, Eliana, Clementine, Sabrina, Aubree, Nate. Back row: Valentina, Tomas, Miguel, Lucas, Kiana, Jesse, Sylvie. Picture: Annette Drew.,
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep D. Front row: Liam, Billy, Aanya, Claudia, Nicola, Sebastian, Harper. Middle row: Clare, Henderson, Oakley, Eliana, Clementine, Sabrina, Aubree, Nate. Back row: Valentina, Tomas, Miguel, Lucas, Kiana, Jesse, Sylvie. Picture: Annette Drew.,
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep C. Front row: Nixon, Theo, Julie, Boston, Oliver, Finn, Cavill. Middle row: Zion, Matilda, Indie, Madeline, Kalani, Tessa, Arlandria. Back row: Phoebe, Ariana, Theodore, Patrick, Annabelle, Leo, Ivy, Sonny. Picture: Annette Drew.
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep C. Front row: Nixon, Theo, Julie, Boston, Oliver, Finn, Cavill. Middle row: Zion, Matilda, Indie, Madeline, Kalani, Tessa, Arlandria. Back row: Phoebe, Ariana, Theodore, Patrick, Annabelle, Leo, Ivy, Sonny. Picture: Annette Drew.
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep C. Front row: Nixon, Theo, Julie, Boston, Oliver, Finn, Cavill. Middle row: Zion, Matilda, Indie, Madeline, Kalani, Tessa, Arlandria. Back row: Phoebe, Ariana, Theodore, Patrick, Annabelle, Leo, Ivy, Sonny. Picture: Annette Drew.
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep C. Front row: Nixon, Theo, Julie, Boston, Oliver, Finn, Cavill. Middle row: Zion, Matilda, Indie, Madeline, Kalani, Tessa, Arlandria. Back row: Phoebe, Ariana, Theodore, Patrick, Annabelle, Leo, Ivy, Sonny. Picture: Annette Drew.
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep B. Front row: Noah, Belle, Elsie, Riley, Oliver. Middle row: April, Kaia, Joāo, Zane, Nina, Mackenzie. Middle row: Everly, Olivia, Tayla, Ana, Harper, Gaia. Back row: Mark, Enzo, Eddy, Thomas, Rhodry, Christian. Picture: Annette Drew.
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep B. Front row: Noah, Belle, Elsie, Riley, Oliver. Middle row: April, Kaia, Joāo, Zane, Nina, Mackenzie. Middle row: Everly, Olivia, Tayla, Ana, Harper, Gaia. Back row: Mark, Enzo, Eddy, Thomas, Rhodry, Christian. Picture: Annette Drew.
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep B. Front row: Noah, Belle, Elsie, Riley, Oliver. Middle row: April, Kaia, Joāo, Zane, Nina, Mackenzie. Middle row: Everly, Olivia, Tayla, Ana, Harper, Gaia. Back row: Mark, Enzo, Eddy, Thomas, Rhodry, Christian. Picture: Annette Drew.
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep B. Front row: Noah, Belle, Elsie, Riley, Oliver. Middle row: April, Kaia, Joāo, Zane, Nina, Mackenzie. Middle row: Everly, Olivia, Tayla, Ana, Harper, Gaia. Back row: Mark, Enzo, Eddy, Thomas, Rhodry, Christian. Picture: Annette Drew.
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep A. Front row: Airlie, Kiaan, Lachlan, Molly, Laila, Koharu, Ari, Jahmara. Middle row: Leo, Steele, Riley, Sonya, Samuel, Ted, Koda. Back row: Jordan, Millie, Karsen, Jatrailen, Ila, Anika, Sofia. Picture: Annette Drew.
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep A. Front row: Airlie, Kiaan, Lachlan, Molly, Laila, Koharu, Ari, Jahmara. Middle row: Leo, Steele, Riley, Sonya, Samuel, Ted, Koda. Back row: Jordan, Millie, Karsen, Jatrailen, Ila, Anika, Sofia. Picture: Annette Drew.
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep A. Front row: Airlie, Kiaan, Lachlan, Molly, Laila, Koharu, Ari, Jahmara. Middle row: Leo, Steele, Riley, Sonya, Samuel, Ted, Koda. Back row: Jordan, Millie, Karsen, Jatrailen, Ila, Anika, Sofia. Picture: Annette Drew.
My First Year: Bellevue Park State School Prep A. Front row: Airlie, Kiaan, Lachlan, Molly, Laila, Koharu, Ari, Jahmara. Middle row: Leo, Steele, Riley, Sonya, Samuel, Ted, Koda. Back row: Jordan, Millie, Karsen, Jatrailen, Ila, Anika, Sofia. Picture: Annette Drew.

Coomera State School

My First Year: Coomera State School Prep D. Front row: Oliver, Vivan, Kodah, Pransh, Zion. Middle row: Nikki, Kalani, Max, Georgia, Ervan, Sloane. Back row: Winter, Lexie, Mateo, Lillie, Charlotte. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Coomera State School Prep D. Front row: Oliver, Vivan, Kodah, Pransh, Zion. Middle row: Nikki, Kalani, Max, Georgia, Ervan, Sloane. Back row: Winter, Lexie, Mateo, Lillie, Charlotte. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Coomera State School Prep D. Front row: Oliver, Vivan, Kodah, Pransh, Zion. Middle row: Nikki, Kalani, Max, Georgia, Ervan, Sloane. Back row: Winter, Lexie, Mateo, Lillie, Charlotte. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Coomera State School Prep D. Front row: Oliver, Vivan, Kodah, Pransh, Zion. Middle row: Nikki, Kalani, Max, Georgia, Ervan, Sloane. Back row: Winter, Lexie, Mateo, Lillie, Charlotte. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Coomera State School Prep S. Front row: Sophie, Karlee-lee, Ahri, Rihasa, Emma, Ilhan. Middle row: Fatehnoor, Oliver, Byron, Harrison, Winter, Naia, Raiden. Back row: Kai, Levi, Archie, Rayhaan, Noah, Malaya, Mathew. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Coomera State School Prep S. Front row: Sophie, Karlee-lee, Ahri, Rihasa, Emma, Ilhan. Middle row: Fatehnoor, Oliver, Byron, Harrison, Winter, Naia, Raiden. Back row: Kai, Levi, Archie, Rayhaan, Noah, Malaya, Mathew. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Coomera State School Prep S. Front row: Sophie, Karlee-lee, Ahri, Rihasa, Emma, Ilhan. Middle row: Fatehnoor, Oliver, Byron, Harrison, Winter, Naia, Raiden. Back row: Kai, Levi, Archie, Rayhaan, Noah, Malaya, Mathew. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Coomera State School Prep S. Front row: Sophie, Karlee-lee, Ahri, Rihasa, Emma, Ilhan. Middle row: Fatehnoor, Oliver, Byron, Harrison, Winter, Naia, Raiden. Back row: Kai, Levi, Archie, Rayhaan, Noah, Malaya, Mathew. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Coomera State School MS. Front row: Cleon, Olivia, Chloe, Naviraa, Saaz. Back row: Eden, Keiko, Oliver. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Coomera State School MS. Front row: Cleon, Olivia, Chloe, Naviraa, Saaz. Back row: Eden, Keiko, Oliver. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Coomera State School MS. Front row: Cleon, Olivia, Chloe, Naviraa, Saaz. Back row: Eden, Keiko, Oliver. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Coomera State School MS. Front row: Cleon, Olivia, Chloe, Naviraa, Saaz. Back row: Eden, Keiko, Oliver. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

Hillcrest Christian College

My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep Online. L-R: Florence, Rylee, Austin and Rebecca. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep Online. L-R: Florence, Rylee, Austin and Rebecca. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep Online. L-R: Florence, Rylee, Austin and Rebecca. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep Online. L-R: Florence, Rylee, Austin and Rebecca. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep TK. Front row: Victoria, Grayson, Alaska, Bonnie, Lucie. Middle row: Jayne, Ryder, Hilton, Haru, Olive, Avie. Back row: Jaeger, Lianna, Kai, Albie, Harper, Antonia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep TK. Front row: Victoria, Grayson, Alaska, Bonnie, Lucie. Middle row: Jayne, Ryder, Hilton, Haru, Olive, Avie. Back row: Jaeger, Lianna, Kai, Albie, Harper, Antonia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep TK. Front row: Victoria, Grayson, Alaska, Bonnie, Lucie. Middle row: Jayne, Ryder, Hilton, Haru, Olive, Avie. Back row: Jaeger, Lianna, Kai, Albie, Harper, Antonia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep TK. Front row: Victoria, Grayson, Alaska, Bonnie, Lucie. Middle row: Jayne, Ryder, Hilton, Haru, Olive, Avie. Back row: Jaeger, Lianna, Kai, Albie, Harper, Antonia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep HF. Front row: Austin, Gabriella (Thea), Ashley, Hudson, Isaac, Olivier. Middle row: Lua, Percy, Layla, Zara, Alaia, Lara, Arlet. Back row: Charlotte, Albie, Benjamin, Rafael, Esther, Isla, Xavier. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep HF. Front row: Austin, Gabriella (Thea), Ashley, Hudson, Isaac, Olivier. Middle row: Lua, Percy, Layla, Zara, Alaia, Lara, Arlet. Back row: Charlotte, Albie, Benjamin, Rafael, Esther, Isla, Xavier. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep HF. Front row: Austin, Gabriella (Thea), Ashley, Hudson, Isaac, Olivier. Middle row: Lua, Percy, Layla, Zara, Alaia, Lara, Arlet. Back row: Charlotte, Albie, Benjamin, Rafael, Esther, Isla, Xavier. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep HF. Front row: Austin, Gabriella (Thea), Ashley, Hudson, Isaac, Olivier. Middle row: Lua, Percy, Layla, Zara, Alaia, Lara, Arlet. Back row: Charlotte, Albie, Benjamin, Rafael, Esther, Isla, Xavier. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep PC. Front row: Mia, Kayla, Fox, Shane, Billy, Ava. Middle row:Koa, Zaylee, Bianca, Nicholas, Nikita, Tatum, Charles. Back row: Hudson, Taj, Cali, Lily, Jack, Violet, Max. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep PC. Front row: Mia, Kayla, Fox, Shane, Billy, Ava. Middle row:Koa, Zaylee, Bianca, Nicholas, Nikita, Tatum, Charles. Back row: Hudson, Taj, Cali, Lily, Jack, Violet, Max. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep PC. Front row: Mia, Kayla, Fox, Shane, Billy, Ava. Middle row:Koa, Zaylee, Bianca, Nicholas, Nikita, Tatum, Charles. Back row: Hudson, Taj, Cali, Lily, Jack, Violet, Max. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep PC. Front row: Mia, Kayla, Fox, Shane, Billy, Ava. Middle row:Koa, Zaylee, Bianca, Nicholas, Nikita, Tatum, Charles. Back row: Hudson, Taj, Cali, Lily, Jack, Violet, Max. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep HL. Front row: Eva, Maddison, Evie, Tommy, Bruno, Harry, Hudson, Ezra. Middle row: Matilda, Cleo, Amelia, Emily, Jackson, Otis, Elara, Amelia. Back row: Henry, Nathaniel, Elke, Thomas, Teddy, Harvey. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep HL. Front row: Eva, Maddison, Evie, Tommy, Bruno, Harry, Hudson, Ezra. Middle row: Matilda, Cleo, Amelia, Emily, Jackson, Otis, Elara, Amelia. Back row: Henry, Nathaniel, Elke, Thomas, Teddy, Harvey. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep HL. Front row: Eva, Maddison, Evie, Tommy, Bruno, Harry, Hudson, Ezra. Middle row: Matilda, Cleo, Amelia, Emily, Jackson, Otis, Elara, Amelia. Back row: Henry, Nathaniel, Elke, Thomas, Teddy, Harvey. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Hillcrest Christian College Prep HL. Front row: Eva, Maddison, Evie, Tommy, Bruno, Harry, Hudson, Ezra. Middle row: Matilda, Cleo, Amelia, Emily, Jackson, Otis, Elara, Amelia. Back row: Henry, Nathaniel, Elke, Thomas, Teddy, Harvey. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

Highland Reserve State School

My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep A. Front row: Frankie, Harrison, Carter, Gianna, Halley, Lyla, Freya, Maya. Middle row: Taiga, Elijah, Nora, Taylor, Iluka, Halle, Lewis, Ali. Back row: Kyla, River, Mahlia, Thea, Isla, Jayce, Avery. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep A. Front row: Frankie, Harrison, Carter, Gianna, Halley, Lyla, Freya, Maya. Middle row: Taiga, Elijah, Nora, Taylor, Iluka, Halle, Lewis, Ali. Back row: Kyla, River, Mahlia, Thea, Isla, Jayce, Avery. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep A. Front row: Frankie, Harrison, Carter, Gianna, Halley, Lyla, Freya, Maya. Middle row: Taiga, Elijah, Nora, Taylor, Iluka, Halle, Lewis, Ali. Back row: Kyla, River, Mahlia, Thea, Isla, Jayce, Avery. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep A. Front row: Frankie, Harrison, Carter, Gianna, Halley, Lyla, Freya, Maya. Middle row: Taiga, Elijah, Nora, Taylor, Iluka, Halle, Lewis, Ali. Back row: Kyla, River, Mahlia, Thea, Isla, Jayce, Avery. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep B. Front row: Ava, Cooper, Gabriella, Kohen, Nicole, Kristian, Henry. Middle row: Sina, Poppy, Willow, Evie, Nico, Taishi, Laelani. Back row: Jamie, Kolby-Dae, Ella, Oaklyn, Liam, Liam, Lucas. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep B. Front row: Ava, Cooper, Gabriella, Kohen, Nicole, Kristian, Henry. Middle row: Sina, Poppy, Willow, Evie, Nico, Taishi, Laelani. Back row: Jamie, Kolby-Dae, Ella, Oaklyn, Liam, Liam, Lucas. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep B. Front row: Ava, Cooper, Gabriella, Kohen, Nicole, Kristian, Henry. Middle row: Sina, Poppy, Willow, Evie, Nico, Taishi, Laelani. Back row: Jamie, Kolby-Dae, Ella, Oaklyn, Liam, Liam, Lucas. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep B. Front row: Ava, Cooper, Gabriella, Kohen, Nicole, Kristian, Henry. Middle row: Sina, Poppy, Willow, Evie, Nico, Taishi, Laelani. Back row: Jamie, Kolby-Dae, Ella, Oaklyn, Liam, Liam, Lucas. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep C. Front row: Tommi, Sophie, Grayson, Eliora, O’Lanna, Cooper, Kai. Middle row: Fox, Marley, Nova, Poppy, Noah, Noah, Charlotte. Back row: Drew, Coraline, Eloise, Billy, Adeline, Aryan, Kohen. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep C. Front row: Tommi, Sophie, Grayson, Eliora, O’Lanna, Cooper, Kai. Middle row: Fox, Marley, Nova, Poppy, Noah, Noah, Charlotte. Back row: Drew, Coraline, Eloise, Billy, Adeline, Aryan, Kohen. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep C. Front row: Tommi, Sophie, Grayson, Eliora, O’Lanna, Cooper, Kai. Middle row: Fox, Marley, Nova, Poppy, Noah, Noah, Charlotte. Back row: Drew, Coraline, Eloise, Billy, Adeline, Aryan, Kohen. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep C. Front row: Tommi, Sophie, Grayson, Eliora, O’Lanna, Cooper, Kai. Middle row: Fox, Marley, Nova, Poppy, Noah, Noah, Charlotte. Back row: Drew, Coraline, Eloise, Billy, Adeline, Aryan, Kohen. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep D. Front row: Blaze, Ailey, Ryker, Harumichi, Mahnie, Arliah, Benjamin, Logan. Middle row: Lewis, Layla, Noah, Georgia, Olivia, Lijiana, Madison, Ivy. Back row: Alice, Nicholas, Avery, Tianna, Alexander, Loui, Luna. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep D. Front row: Blaze, Ailey, Ryker, Harumichi, Mahnie, Arliah, Benjamin, Logan. Middle row: Lewis, Layla, Noah, Georgia, Olivia, Lijiana, Madison, Ivy. Back row: Alice, Nicholas, Avery, Tianna, Alexander, Loui, Luna. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep D. Front row: Blaze, Ailey, Ryker, Harumichi, Mahnie, Arliah, Benjamin, Logan. Middle row: Lewis, Layla, Noah, Georgia, Olivia, Lijiana, Madison, Ivy. Back row: Alice, Nicholas, Avery, Tianna, Alexander, Loui, Luna. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep D. Front row: Blaze, Ailey, Ryker, Harumichi, Mahnie, Arliah, Benjamin, Logan. Middle row: Lewis, Layla, Noah, Georgia, Olivia, Lijiana, Madison, Ivy. Back row: Alice, Nicholas, Avery, Tianna, Alexander, Loui, Luna. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep E. Front row: Amber, Fox, Florence, Evelyn, Mia. Middle row: Luna, Forest, Cali, Aria, Parker, Thobias. Back row: Leah, Blake, Savannah, Rosie, Adam, Layla. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep E. Front row: Amber, Fox, Florence, Evelyn, Mia. Middle row: Luna, Forest, Cali, Aria, Parker, Thobias. Back row: Leah, Blake, Savannah, Rosie, Adam, Layla. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep E. Front row: Amber, Fox, Florence, Evelyn, Mia. Middle row: Luna, Forest, Cali, Aria, Parker, Thobias. Back row: Leah, Blake, Savannah, Rosie, Adam, Layla. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep E. Front row: Amber, Fox, Florence, Evelyn, Mia. Middle row: Luna, Forest, Cali, Aria, Parker, Thobias. Back row: Leah, Blake, Savannah, Rosie, Adam, Layla. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep O . Front row: Forrest, Rayden, Lizzie, Fletcher, Noah. Back row: Willow, Daisy, Oaklee, Joshua, Ariana. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep O . Front row: Forrest, Rayden, Lizzie, Fletcher, Noah. Back row: Willow, Daisy, Oaklee, Joshua, Ariana. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep O . Front row: Forrest, Rayden, Lizzie, Fletcher, Noah. Back row: Willow, Daisy, Oaklee, Joshua, Ariana. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Highland Reserve State School Prep O . Front row: Forrest, Rayden, Lizzie, Fletcher, Noah. Back row: Willow, Daisy, Oaklee, Joshua, Ariana. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

St Brigid’s Primary School

My First Year: St Brigid's Primary School Prep A. Front row: Lidano, Rhodes, Lawson, Bodhi, Levi, Sebastian. Middle row: Dayla, Sofi, Lucas, Orla, Beatrix, Leila, Kali-Lea, Sofia, Jereena, Ella. Back row: Luca, Marnie, Luka, Demi, Violet, Cameron, Christian, Owen. Picture: Anne Drew.
My First Year: St Brigid's Primary School Prep A. Front row: Lidano, Rhodes, Lawson, Bodhi, Levi, Sebastian. Middle row: Dayla, Sofi, Lucas, Orla, Beatrix, Leila, Kali-Lea, Sofia, Jereena, Ella. Back row: Luca, Marnie, Luka, Demi, Violet, Cameron, Christian, Owen. Picture: Anne Drew.
My First Year: St Brigid's Primary School Prep A. Front row: Lidano, Rhodes, Lawson, Bodhi, Levi, Sebastian. Middle row: Dayla, Sofi, Lucas, Orla, Beatrix, Leila, Kali-Lea, Sofia, Jereena, Ella. Back row: Luca, Marnie, Luka, Demi, Violet, Cameron, Christian, Owen. Picture: Anne Drew.
My First Year: St Brigid's Primary School Prep A. Front row: Lidano, Rhodes, Lawson, Bodhi, Levi, Sebastian. Middle row: Dayla, Sofi, Lucas, Orla, Beatrix, Leila, Kali-Lea, Sofia, Jereena, Ella. Back row: Luca, Marnie, Luka, Demi, Violet, Cameron, Christian, Owen. Picture: Anne Drew.
My First Year: St Brigid's Primary School Prep B. Front row: Theodoro, Jackson, Lincoln, Ollie, Derek, Stanley, Seth. Middle row: Pippa, Brydie, Madison, Lexi, Ruby, Havana, Zoey, Aston, River, Harper, Saylah. Back row: Vivienne, Jaxson, Enzo, Zoe, Eden, Samara, Carter. Picture: Anne Drew.
My First Year: St Brigid's Primary School Prep B. Front row: Theodoro, Jackson, Lincoln, Ollie, Derek, Stanley, Seth. Middle row: Pippa, Brydie, Madison, Lexi, Ruby, Havana, Zoey, Aston, River, Harper, Saylah. Back row: Vivienne, Jaxson, Enzo, Zoe, Eden, Samara, Carter. Picture: Anne Drew.
My First Year: St Brigid's Primary School Prep B. Front row: Theodoro, Jackson, Lincoln, Ollie, Derek, Stanley, Seth. Middle row: Pippa, Brydie, Madison, Lexi, Ruby, Havana, Zoey, Aston, River, Harper, Saylah. Back row: Vivienne, Jaxson, Enzo, Zoe, Eden, Samara, Carter. Picture: Anne Drew.
My First Year: St Brigid's Primary School Prep B. Front row: Theodoro, Jackson, Lincoln, Ollie, Derek, Stanley, Seth. Middle row: Pippa, Brydie, Madison, Lexi, Ruby, Havana, Zoey, Aston, River, Harper, Saylah. Back row: Vivienne, Jaxson, Enzo, Zoe, Eden, Samara, Carter. Picture: Anne Drew.

Guardian Angels Primary School

My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Maroon. Front row: Vincent, Aiesha, Aiyla, Bastian, Lucille, Axel, Ella, Madison, Abbie. Middle row: Jose, Chloe, Jennifer, Bonnie, Kingsley, Frankie, Leonardo, Axel, Michael. Back row: Jasmine, Baz, Emma, Hudson, Sonny, Rosa, Alaska, Zari, Ethan. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Maroon. Front row: Vincent, Aiesha, Aiyla, Bastian, Lucille, Axel, Ella, Madison, Abbie. Middle row: Jose, Chloe, Jennifer, Bonnie, Kingsley, Frankie, Leonardo, Axel, Michael. Back row: Jasmine, Baz, Emma, Hudson, Sonny, Rosa, Alaska, Zari, Ethan. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Maroon. Front row: Vincent, Aiesha, Aiyla, Bastian, Lucille, Axel, Ella, Madison, Abbie. Middle row: Jose, Chloe, Jennifer, Bonnie, Kingsley, Frankie, Leonardo, Axel, Michael. Back row: Jasmine, Baz, Emma, Hudson, Sonny, Rosa, Alaska, Zari, Ethan. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Maroon. Front row: Vincent, Aiesha, Aiyla, Bastian, Lucille, Axel, Ella, Madison, Abbie. Middle row: Jose, Chloe, Jennifer, Bonnie, Kingsley, Frankie, Leonardo, Axel, Michael. Back row: Jasmine, Baz, Emma, Hudson, Sonny, Rosa, Alaska, Zari, Ethan. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Gold. Front row: Sage, Sunny, Zadie, Ella, Audrey, Halle, Ida, Baylen. Middle row: Ten, Torres, Luca, Koha, Roy, Finley, Oliver, Amarli. Back row: Yuna, Nicholas, Annabelle, Reeve, Parker, Frankie, Henrik, Evie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Gold. Front row: Sage, Sunny, Zadie, Ella, Audrey, Halle, Ida, Baylen. Middle row: Ten, Torres, Luca, Koha, Roy, Finley, Oliver, Amarli. Back row: Yuna, Nicholas, Annabelle, Reeve, Parker, Frankie, Henrik, Evie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Gold. Front row: Sage, Sunny, Zadie, Ella, Audrey, Halle, Ida, Baylen. Middle row: Ten, Torres, Luca, Koha, Roy, Finley, Oliver, Amarli. Back row: Yuna, Nicholas, Annabelle, Reeve, Parker, Frankie, Henrik, Evie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Gold. Front row: Sage, Sunny, Zadie, Ella, Audrey, Halle, Ida, Baylen. Middle row: Ten, Torres, Luca, Koha, Roy, Finley, Oliver, Amarli. Back row: Yuna, Nicholas, Annabelle, Reeve, Parker, Frankie, Henrik, Evie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep White. Front row: Jack, Cohen, Aliyah, Evie, Aubrey, Annabel, Darcy. Middle row: Liezel, Lianna, Mason, Luke, Adrian, Edith, Brinley, Zade. Back row: Kai, Carter, Hudson, Saskia, Julius, Oscar, Bodhi, Luca. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep White. Front row: Jack, Cohen, Aliyah, Evie, Aubrey, Annabel, Darcy. Middle row: Liezel, Lianna, Mason, Luke, Adrian, Edith, Brinley, Zade. Back row: Kai, Carter, Hudson, Saskia, Julius, Oscar, Bodhi, Luca. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep White. Front row: Jack, Cohen, Aliyah, Evie, Aubrey, Annabel, Darcy. Middle row: Liezel, Lianna, Mason, Luke, Adrian, Edith, Brinley, Zade. Back row: Kai, Carter, Hudson, Saskia, Julius, Oscar, Bodhi, Luca. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep White. Front row: Jack, Cohen, Aliyah, Evie, Aubrey, Annabel, Darcy. Middle row: Liezel, Lianna, Mason, Luke, Adrian, Edith, Brinley, Zade. Back row: Kai, Carter, Hudson, Saskia, Julius, Oscar, Bodhi, Luca. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Blue. Front row: William, Oliver, Madeline, Halle, Indie, Violet. Middle row: Zoe, Hayvn, Kaitiaki, Hallie, Ada, Georgia, Max, Lucas. Back row: Om, Isaac, Billy, Oskar, Caleb, Xavier, Callum, Andre. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Blue. Front row: William, Oliver, Madeline, Halle, Indie, Violet. Middle row: Zoe, Hayvn, Kaitiaki, Hallie, Ada, Georgia, Max, Lucas. Back row: Om, Isaac, Billy, Oskar, Caleb, Xavier, Callum, Andre. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Blue. Front row: William, Oliver, Madeline, Halle, Indie, Violet. Middle row: Zoe, Hayvn, Kaitiaki, Hallie, Ada, Georgia, Max, Lucas. Back row: Om, Isaac, Billy, Oskar, Caleb, Xavier, Callum, Andre. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Guardian Angels Primary Prep Blue. Front row: William, Oliver, Madeline, Halle, Indie, Violet. Middle row: Zoe, Hayvn, Kaitiaki, Hallie, Ada, Georgia, Max, Lucas. Back row: Om, Isaac, Billy, Oskar, Caleb, Xavier, Callum, Andre. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

Gaven State School

My First Year: Gaven State School Class M. Front row: Noah, Carter, Brooklyn, Abigail. Middle row: Elijah, Hunter, Seth, James, Alexis, Reese. Back row: Chloe, Xanthe, Quinn, Lua, Flynn, Manaia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Gaven State School Class M. Front row: Noah, Carter, Brooklyn, Abigail. Middle row: Elijah, Hunter, Seth, James, Alexis, Reese. Back row: Chloe, Xanthe, Quinn, Lua, Flynn, Manaia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Gaven State School Class M. Front row: Noah, Carter, Brooklyn, Abigail. Middle row: Elijah, Hunter, Seth, James, Alexis, Reese. Back row: Chloe, Xanthe, Quinn, Lua, Flynn, Manaia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Gaven State School Class M. Front row: Noah, Carter, Brooklyn, Abigail. Middle row: Elijah, Hunter, Seth, James, Alexis, Reese. Back row: Chloe, Xanthe, Quinn, Lua, Flynn, Manaia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Gaven State School Class T. Front row: Isaac, Brooklyn, Alice, Rex, Viktor. Middle row: Heidi, Philippa, Evie, Layla, Hunter, Travis. Back row: Lexie, Eloise, Archie, Jack, Khan, Maisie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Gaven State School Class T. Front row: Isaac, Brooklyn, Alice, Rex, Viktor. Middle row: Heidi, Philippa, Evie, Layla, Hunter, Travis. Back row: Lexie, Eloise, Archie, Jack, Khan, Maisie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Gaven State School Class T. Front row: Isaac, Brooklyn, Alice, Rex, Viktor. Middle row: Heidi, Philippa, Evie, Layla, Hunter, Travis. Back row: Lexie, Eloise, Archie, Jack, Khan, Maisie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Gaven State School Class T. Front row: Isaac, Brooklyn, Alice, Rex, Viktor. Middle row: Heidi, Philippa, Evie, Layla, Hunter, Travis. Back row: Lexie, Eloise, Archie, Jack, Khan, Maisie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Gaven State School Class K. Front row: Xavier, Aurora, Emilia, Bella, Xander, Tripp. Middle row: Ava, Harley, Elijah, Marley, Amber, Phoenix. Back row: Oliver, Alita, Kiarna, Oscar, Kye, Zahalia, Frankie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Gaven State School Class K. Front row: Xavier, Aurora, Emilia, Bella, Xander, Tripp. Middle row: Ava, Harley, Elijah, Marley, Amber, Phoenix. Back row: Oliver, Alita, Kiarna, Oscar, Kye, Zahalia, Frankie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Gaven State School Class K. Front row: Xavier, Aurora, Emilia, Bella, Xander, Tripp. Middle row: Ava, Harley, Elijah, Marley, Amber, Phoenix. Back row: Oliver, Alita, Kiarna, Oscar, Kye, Zahalia, Frankie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Gaven State School Class K. Front row: Xavier, Aurora, Emilia, Bella, Xander, Tripp. Middle row: Ava, Harley, Elijah, Marley, Amber, Phoenix. Back row: Oliver, Alita, Kiarna, Oscar, Kye, Zahalia, Frankie. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

Elanora State School

My First Year: Elanora State School Prep Yellow. Front row: Lara, Heather, Cora, Peyton, Martina. Middle row: Caio, Molly, Kirra, Ivy, Roimata, Tripp. Back row: Cruize, Tyra, Ashton, Alice, Sonny, Saskia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Elanora State School Prep Yellow. Front row: Lara, Heather, Cora, Peyton, Martina. Middle row: Caio, Molly, Kirra, Ivy, Roimata, Tripp. Back row: Cruize, Tyra, Ashton, Alice, Sonny, Saskia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Elanora State School Prep Green. Front row: Kye, Harvey, Teddy, Hendrix, Millie, Cody, Ollie. Middle row: Banks, Jack, Bodhi, Elena, Havanii, Annie, Frankie. Back row: Kai, Archer, Tilly, Lana, Summer, Teddie, Cairo. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Elanora State School Prep Green. Front row: Kye, Harvey, Teddy, Hendrix, Millie, Cody, Ollie. Middle row: Banks, Jack, Bodhi, Elena, Havanii, Annie, Frankie. Back row: Kai, Archer, Tilly, Lana, Summer, Teddie, Cairo. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Elanora State School Prep Purple. Front row: Theo, Zachariah, Chloe, Aiden, Kai, Alby, River. Middle row: Jesse, Mia, Georgia, Zali, Hayes, Oliver, Noah. Back row: Ava, Frankie, River-Rose, Madisyn-Jane, Scarlett, Henry, Bodhi, Archer. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Elanora State School Prep Purple. Front row: Theo, Zachariah, Chloe, Aiden, Kai, Alby, River. Middle row: Jesse, Mia, Georgia, Zali, Hayes, Oliver, Noah. Back row: Ava, Frankie, River-Rose, Madisyn-Jane, Scarlett, Henry, Bodhi, Archer. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Elanora State School Prep Red. Front row: Oliver, Xavier, Emmi, Gracie, Luna. Middle row: Lachlan, Keli, Olive, Bronte, Goldie, Leni, Matias. Back row: Rocky, Asher, Asher, Hank, York, Alfie, Olivia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Elanora State School Prep Red. Front row: Oliver, Xavier, Emmi, Gracie, Luna. Middle row: Lachlan, Keli, Olive, Bronte, Goldie, Leni, Matias. Back row: Rocky, Asher, Asher, Hank, York, Alfie, Olivia. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

Ingleside State School

My First Year: Ingleside State School prep students Sammie, Conrado and Jed at school. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Ingleside State School prep students Sammie, Conrado and Jed at school. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Ingleside State School prep students Sammie, Conrado and Jed at school. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Ingleside State School prep students Sammie, Conrado and Jed at school. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Ingleside State School prep students Sammie, Conrado and Jed at school. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Ingleside State School prep students Sammie, Conrado and Jed at school. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

Arundel State School

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My First Year: Arundel State School Prep A. Front row: Thomas, Maharata, Kaea, Raife, Connie, Mitchell, Zephyr. Middle row: Victoria, Phoenix, Rafael, Harrison, Maahir, Charlotte, Hirudi. Back row: Florence, Lincoln, Julius, Brooklyn, Richard, Luna, Spencer. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep A. Front row: Thomas, Maharata, Kaea, Raife, Connie, Mitchell, Zephyr. Middle row: Victoria, Phoenix, Rafael, Harrison, Maahir, Charlotte, Hirudi. Back row: Florence, Lincoln, Julius, Brooklyn, Richard, Luna, Spencer. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep A. Front row: Thomas, Maharata, Kaea, Raife, Connie, Mitchell, Zephyr. Middle row: Victoria, Phoenix, Rafael, Harrison, Maahir, Charlotte, Hirudi. Back row: Florence, Lincoln, Julius, Brooklyn, Richard, Luna, Spencer. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep A. Front row: Thomas, Maharata, Kaea, Raife, Connie, Mitchell, Zephyr. Middle row: Victoria, Phoenix, Rafael, Harrison, Maahir, Charlotte, Hirudi. Back row: Florence, Lincoln, Julius, Brooklyn, Richard, Luna, Spencer. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep C. Front row: Cora, Evelyn, Hunter, Moana, Lara-Lee, Pan. Middle row: Isla, Uriel, Enzo, River, Kobe, Ben. Back row: Melody, Jaeger, Saidi, Prince, Eli, Reid, Skyla. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep C. Front row: Cora, Evelyn, Hunter, Moana, Lara-Lee, Pan. Middle row: Isla, Uriel, Enzo, River, Kobe, Ben. Back row: Melody, Jaeger, Saidi, Prince, Eli, Reid, Skyla. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep C. Front row: Cora, Evelyn, Hunter, Moana, Lara-Lee, Pan. Middle row: Isla, Uriel, Enzo, River, Kobe, Ben. Back row: Melody, Jaeger, Saidi, Prince, Eli, Reid, Skyla. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep C. Front row: Cora, Evelyn, Hunter, Moana, Lara-Lee, Pan. Middle row: Isla, Uriel, Enzo, River, Kobe, Ben. Back row: Melody, Jaeger, Saidi, Prince, Eli, Reid, Skyla. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep D. Front row: Hamilton, Angus, Eka, Leo, Ava, Annabelle, Sandy, Zayden. Middle row: Brooklynn, Ava, Terrance, Enzo, Ella, Ryder, Ruby, Ashaz. Back row: Noah, Archie, Lucas, Muxi, Toby, Radvin, Arissa, Levi. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep D. Front row: Hamilton, Angus, Eka, Leo, Ava, Annabelle, Sandy, Zayden. Middle row: Brooklynn, Ava, Terrance, Enzo, Ella, Ryder, Ruby, Ashaz. Back row: Noah, Archie, Lucas, Muxi, Toby, Radvin, Arissa, Levi. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep D. Front row: Hamilton, Angus, Eka, Leo, Ava, Annabelle, Sandy, Zayden. Middle row: Brooklynn, Ava, Terrance, Enzo, Ella, Ryder, Ruby, Ashaz. Back row: Noah, Archie, Lucas, Muxi, Toby, Radvin, Arissa, Levi. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep D. Front row: Hamilton, Angus, Eka, Leo, Ava, Annabelle, Sandy, Zayden. Middle row: Brooklynn, Ava, Terrance, Enzo, Ella, Ryder, Ruby, Ashaz. Back row: Noah, Archie, Lucas, Muxi, Toby, Radvin, Arissa, Levi. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep E. Front row: Tora, Akaii, Adam, Chelsea, Leo, Harrison. Middle row: Hamish, Hayden, Dominic, Cleo, Amyara, Jordy, River. Back row: Darcy, Matthew, Arlo, Parker, Lia-Moana, Imogen, Josh. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep E. Front row: Tora, Akaii, Adam, Chelsea, Leo, Harrison. Middle row: Hamish, Hayden, Dominic, Cleo, Amyara, Jordy, River. Back row: Darcy, Matthew, Arlo, Parker, Lia-Moana, Imogen, Josh. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep E. Front row: Tora, Akaii, Adam, Chelsea, Leo, Harrison. Middle row: Hamish, Hayden, Dominic, Cleo, Amyara, Jordy, River. Back row: Darcy, Matthew, Arlo, Parker, Lia-Moana, Imogen, Josh. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep E. Front row: Tora, Akaii, Adam, Chelsea, Leo, Harrison. Middle row: Hamish, Hayden, Dominic, Cleo, Amyara, Jordy, River. Back row: Darcy, Matthew, Arlo, Parker, Lia-Moana, Imogen, Josh. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep B. Front row: James, Hayzel, Alina, Chris, Weston, Oliver, Vera. Middle row: Hallie, Tomi, Kai, Hafsah, Luna, Kian, Sophia. Back row: Emma, Asher, Eden, Elvee, Ernie, Isla, Vynatheya. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep B. Front row: James, Hayzel, Alina, Chris, Weston, Oliver, Vera. Middle row: Hallie, Tomi, Kai, Hafsah, Luna, Kian, Sophia. Back row: Emma, Asher, Eden, Elvee, Ernie, Isla, Vynatheya. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep B. Front row: James, Hayzel, Alina, Chris, Weston, Oliver, Vera. Middle row: Hallie, Tomi, Kai, Hafsah, Luna, Kian, Sophia. Back row: Emma, Asher, Eden, Elvee, Ernie, Isla, Vynatheya. Picture: Glenn Hampson.
My First Year: Arundel State School Prep B. Front row: James, Hayzel, Alina, Chris, Weston, Oliver, Vera. Middle row: Hallie, Tomi, Kai, Hafsah, Luna, Kian, Sophia. Back row: Emma, Asher, Eden, Elvee, Ernie, Isla, Vynatheya. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

Originally published as MY FIRST YEAR: Gold Coast prep photos 2025, Hillcrest, Highland Reserve, St Brigid’s, Guardian Angels, Gaven, Elanora, Ingleside SS, Arundel, Bellevue, Coomera schools

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