Preps 2023 — Echuca and district

PREPS 2023

Welcome

Lunchboxes are full, uniforms are squeaky clean and there are big, bright smiles as far as the eye can see. It can only mean one thing Preps have started the school year.

Children (and parents) were bundles of nervous and excited energy as they entered the gates of ‘big school’ for the first time. While they may seem like little steps, this is a giant leap in the students’ educational journey. Friends will be made, new skills and interests will be developed, and a whole world is ready to be explored all guaranteed to make memories that will last a lifetime.

None of which could be achieved without the immense support of teachers making classrooms into havens, memorising new students’ names, planning lessons. All with the intent of ensuring an easy transition for the brand-new Preps.

To immortalise this beginning of a new journey, at the start of every year our team gets to work. Behind the scenes calls are made to school receptionists, who help with booking a convenient time for us to take the class photos.

Once the schedule is complete, our brilliant photographer hits the road. Steve Huntley has snapped more than 30 schools in only a matter of weeks.

So, why is Preps 2023 such a big deal?

As someone in my mid-20s, I can proudly say my parents have held onto the keepsake from my first year at primary school.

Preps 2023 is a memento that will also be saved and enjoyed by students, parents and grandparents alike. And, hopefully, a memento they can look back on in 20 years, too.

To our new Preps, we wish you all the best in your future journeys.

Caitlyn Grant Editor

Bunnaloo Public School Cohuna Consolidated School

We have a large range of kid’s beds, bedroom furniture, bunk beds and more to make your little ones sleep well.

Snowbunk

Left to right: Arnold H, Henry H, Charles G, Jaxson W, Ruby B.

Back row: Spencer H, Lana P, Bobbi D, Jax E, Ida L, Jasper M, Milla W. Centre row left to right: Seb C, Amitty N, Freddie H, Remi A, Kody B, Keegan F, Abel S.

Front row: Nina A, Amelia S, Lincoln B, Charlotte T, Maddison T.

Echuca East Primary School

Back row: William P, Jordie W, Oadie C, Harper H, Charlie R, Charlie W, Grace Mc, Louie T, Harmony D, Emma B, Skylah, T.

Front row: Jacob W, Jahmaar C, Bonnie D, Tanner D, Jesse D, Hamish B, Bradley T, Willow S. Absent: William M, Jayda N.

Back row: Jedd P, Bohdi H, Archie R, Chloe P, Lucas M, Harper H, Harper M, Alexis T, Jack L, Jack B, Blake F.

Front row: Ruby R, Carter P, Ivy M, Hart B, Lukas J, Alexander H, Luke H-B, Ricky P.

Absent: Savannah A, Aiden L.

Echuca Primary School

Back row: Kayla S, Marley N, Milla A, Billy W, Lexi R, Jovi M, Archer W, Aria W, Larnie B, Liam B.

Front row: Jimmy S, Raphael S, Patrick D, Will F, Chloe L, Nate V, Makayla W, Jack A.

Back row: Logan O, Maddison B, Sloane P, Mylah S, Toby R, Isabella S, Texas T, Ignatius C, Cora P.

Front row: Archie D, Griffin W, Tahlee H, Revie Y, Lenny P, Seth M, Skyla C, Ryka S.

Back row: Hudson M, Hunter A, Lara C, Oakley H, Ollie H, Zach H, Eli A, Bella Z, Zoe J, Cameron.

Front row: Harry J, Isla M, Aubrey D, Sullivan M, Fletcher A, Bonnie A, Sienna E, Lylah D.

Absent: Roman B.

Back row: Lewis E, Angus H, Ryka H, Archer L, Banjo L, Yu C, Peggy L, Evie T, Corbyn F, Jasmine H, Bella T.

Front row: Aliyah J, Isabelle G, Max G, Asta V-D-S, Xavier H, Chenoah S, Airlie N-L, Poppy R.

Back row: Theia L, Kobe S, Arli M, Oliver C, Luna B, Hannah P, Lucy B.

Front row: Cash B, Charlie P, Aspen N, Kyah K, Marlee O, Molly B, Mills M, Xavier.

Absent: Hannah S, Joshua Mc, Zachary M, Harley W.

Left to right: Sidney R, Billy R, Lake B, Dominic C, Lakira T, Amarlee W, Kalvin N.

Back row: Jordie E, Will C, Reese T, Billy D, Chase S.

Front row: Genevieve J, Zoey G, Jess S, Charli S.

Left to right: Harley K, Declan C.

Left to right: Teacher Caz A, Ryda V, Spencer C, Zyllor E, Blake S, Lennon H, Teacher Katie D.

Back row: Ethan C, Khayle P, Will W, Draie G, Anna R, Paddy T, Lincoln D, Kyall A. Middle row: Adam G, Josie L, Ava P, Skyla B, Jasper G, Bella L, Harry H.

Front row: Layla T, Morgan K, Natalie A, Emmett H, Jobe C, Dakota W. Absent: Tyson S, Liam H, Kaydn C.

Moama Anglican Grammar

Back row: Astrid K, Sayuni De, Chad J, Mitchell C, Harvey S, Leo C, Hunter W, Xavier S.

Front row: Ayla K, Emma N, Georgia S, Stella S, Mandella M, Fletcher R, Jack K.

Absent: Ochre P, Lexi C, Bobby S, Gus G, Xavier P, Tabitha P.

Back row: Amaylia C, Edward K, Lewis C, Henry P, April M, Ingela K, Phoenix V, William N, Alby C, Jack B.

Front row: Chris H, Jethro B, Bella M, Arlie P, Adelaide G, Harlow G, Dusty H, Navsher S, Jack W.

Absent: Sebastian R, Alyssa M.

Moama Public School 2023

Virtual tours of our Preschool and School Settings can be found at: https://moama-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Moama Public School provides a high-quality learning environment supporting students from Preschool to Year 6. The school is located on Simms Street, Moama, adjacent to bushland and nestled along the Murray River. The school grounds are beautifully maintained boasting a full size basketball court and paved and grassed areas.

Students at Moama Public School benefit from:

• High quality preschool to school transition programs to ensure a successful start to Kindergarten.

• Smaller class sizes, with the average class currently comprising of only 18 students, meaning your child receives greater teaching and learning support.

• A combination of experienced and early career teachers delivering explicit high impact teaching and learning lesson in literacy and numeracy.

• Attending specialist information technology and physical education lessons, with the focus on enriching your child’s learning through interaction and collaboration.

• Participating in many educational, sporting and cultural events.

• Develop their social and emotional intelligence through the Second Step program as well as a focus on positive behaviour and resilience in the classroom and playground through the Positive Behaviour for Learning wellbeing program. “Every

Back row: Ollie S, Edith N, Hannah Mc, Olivia J, Rae P, Maya S, Banulu M.

Middle row: Anna W, Billy D, Cade H, Parker B, Violet L, Immogen C, Isla C.

Front row: Zedakiah S, Amara S, Amani A, Annabelle K, Mila P, Ivy L.

Absent: Hailey P, Janisha S, Hazel A, Jax M.

St Mary’s Primary School Echuca

FAITH TRUST LOVE

A faith community, learning together, spreading the Good News of Jesus through positive relationships, trust and love.

• For Information, tours and bookings please enquire via our website

• St Mary's Open Day & Evening - Wednesday May 3, 2023

• Enrolment enquiries: (03) 5482 1342

www.smechuca.catholic.edu.au

Back row: Adam R, Xavier C, Ethan N, Will H, Arlo V, Jaxon P, Lucas S, Harrison G, Marley C, Heath D.

Front row: Brock M, Theia E, Ariya J, Charlotte C, Mia P, Mia T, Esme L, Brooklyn H. Absent: Mia K, Ally H, Millah R.

Back row: Maggie H, Dustin D, Orion W, Billy H, Logan C, Thea N, Aagam S, Blake C, Jimmy B.

Front row: Odie C, Eden J, Macey M, Ambre F, Maya W, Banjo M, Ariya C, Saskia A.

Absent: Penelope C, Phoenix M.

Book Online | www.gravityshack.com.au

Echuca's only indoor, fully air conditioned, trampoline park and play centre. Conveniently located in the heart of Echuca.

PRICING + $3 grip socks

Tackers Session $12

5 years and under

Regular Session $17

6 years and over

LITTLE TACKERS SESSIO N

2 YEARS AND UNDER

Additional Hour $10

An extra hour of fun!

TACKERS SESSIO N

3 - 5 YEARS OLD

OPENING HOURS

Sunday - Thursday 9 am – 5 pm

Friday - Saturday 9 am – 6 pm

Extended Hours School Holidays

MONDAY 9 am - 6 pm

SUNDA Y 9 am - 3 pm

LITTLE TACKERS SESSIO N

REGULAR SESSIO N

2 YEARS AND UNDER

6 YEARS AND ABOVE

A session at Gravity Shack includes 60 minutes of bouncing, climbing AND FUN. You will need Gravity Shack grip socks for the trampolines!

TACKERS SESSIO N

3 - 5 YEARS OLD

REGULAR SESSIO N

6 YEARS AND ABOVE

EXTENDED HOURS SCHOOL HOLIDAY

MONDAY 9 am - 6 pm

SUNDA Y 9 am - 3 pm

EXTENDED HOURS SCHOOL HOLIDAY S

(03)4410 8118

Back row: Joleah H, Aaron P, Archie M, Caleb H, Buddy G, Paddy E, Ollie O, Jimmy L.

Front row: Izzy F, Ella R, Eddie H, Nicholas Mc, Aria S, Emilia S, Ava W, Willow R.

Absent: Ayden S, Logan M, Imogen L, Nate P.

Back row: Pia M, Jax M, Austin J-Mc, Jimmy C, Hux P, Charlie W, Julian R, Theo O, Luka N.

Front row: Hudson R, George C, Zoe B, Oaklee C, Clara T, Willow W, Tiana H, Sawyer A, Nikki M, Harlen A, Lucy H.

St Mary’s Cohuna Primary School

Our Identity Statement:

St Mary’s Parish Primary School is a Catholic Community following in the Good Samaritan Tradition where God is glorified in all things.

St Mary’s Parish School strives to be an educating community where:

The whole child is nurtured and encouraged to be the best that they can be. St Mary’s is an intimate Catholic Primary School where our learners are at the core of all that we do. St Mary’s culture is founded on respectful relationships where our learners respect themselves, others, and the environment.

At St Mary’s we recognize that every learner is unique, with varied passions and interests. Through collaborative practices both educators and Learners are striving to personalize, engage and teach skills and knowledge needed to live in the world today.

St Mary’s offers:

• Learning experiences created to engage and inspire

• Educators dedicated to making a difference

• 1:1 device for every child

• Use of Google Apps for Education (GAFE)

• Specialist Curriculum: STEAM, The Arts, LOTE: Italian and Physical Education

• Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)

• A progressive camp program from Prep - Year 6

• Learning support in Classrooms

• Scaffolded Transition Program for Prep and Year 6

Enquiries and school tours are welcome any time. Please contact our office for further information.

Left to right: Daisy C, Jedd Mc, Bonnie B, Harry C.

Colbinabbin Primary School

Elmore Primary School

Elmore Primary School provides a safe and supportive learning environment where high expectations and meaningful partnerships are prioritised and valued. Learning is extended through the provision of a wide range of individualised opportunities that support students to become inquisitive, socially responsible and resilient lifelong learners.

Enrolment enquiries are always welcomed.

Principal: Aaron Taylor

Phone: 5432 6247

Email: elmore.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Left to right: Oren D, Zavier S, Noah A, Hadley M, Stevie P, Lucas S, Shayla G, Thomas B.

Left to right: Cody H, Ashleigh M, Isla S, Sadie G, Cruze G, Jack S.

Lockington Consolidated School

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Elmore is committed to ensuring that every student is given the opportunity to thrive and become all that they are capable of being. As a small rural school, we are able to attend to the needs of all our students and ensure that they are learning and connecting on a daily basis.

Enquiries

are always welcome. Administration Officer: Nerida Murray Principal: Craig Simpson

Back row: Eilis T, Jackson A, Xavier A, Milla D, Holly C, Indiana G, Rachel M, Isla J, Abigail H, Madison H.

Front row: Saxon P, Jackson S, Piper C, Hemi C, Charlotte L, Ruby M, Alfred K, Tejay E, Quinn P, Thomas G.

Lola M.

Rochester Primary School

St Joseph’s Rochester Primary School

Back row: Ayla L, Harper W, Hope K, Alice C, Addison R.

Front row: Braxton S, Jace S, Evie P, Hunter W.

Absent: Alyssa S, Ned C.

2023 FOUNDATION CLASS

As we returned to learning in Rochester, we welcome 11 Foundation students and Miss McNamara to St Joseph's. They are learning in a restored classroom and school with their friends and buddies.

They are learning to be safe, respectful and responsible. All children are becoming confident learners as they become more familiar with the space.

We look forward to welcoming you to St Joseph's soon.

All enquiries to: Liz Trewick 5484 1797

Back row: Ava W, Elliott B, Flynn C, Tayo J, Nate S, Maya M.

Front row: Jack C, Max K, Grayce F, Ricky H, Freddie E.

Absent: Indianna H.

Back row: Harry W, Jasper D, Lucas T, Ramen G, Lincoln Y.

Front row: Noah S, Devan M, Lily R.

Kyabram P-12 COLLEGE

is committed to being an innovative and outstanding learning environment for all students. We pride ourselves on being welcoming, caring and safe. We develop programs that cater to the individual needs of our students. Our values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Community and Doing Your Best are central to our college culture. We promote and ensure these values are upheld in our school community.

VISIT US ONLINE

Our expanding range of web, email and other social media services ensure everything you need is only a click of a button away.

Visit: www.kyabramp-12.vic.edu.au

CONTACT US

Telephone: (03) 5851 2100 Of ce

Email: kyabram.p12@education.vic.gov.au

Kyabram P-12 College

Back row: Maci-Maye B, Aisha C, Sophie F, Harry F.

Middle row: Sally H, Aurora H, Charlie H, William H, Braxton K, Jaxon M.

Front row: Lacey N, Charlotte O, Mahleea P, Kert P, Jakobie-Roma R, Austin S, Jai W, Maddison M.

Absent: Oliver W.

Back row: Frankie A, Taiya B, Blake B, Kennedy C.

Middle row: Jaxen C, Jaxon F, Isabelle G, Harry H, Eliza H, Thomas K.

Front row: Matthew P, Ruby V, Addison W, Dakotah W, Matilda W, Tyler F.

Absent: Zavier C, Roman G, Maci M.

Back row: Jesse B, Penelope B, Joshua C, Harley D C.

Middle row: Zoe D, Jarli D, Maddison H, Zavia J, Adrian J, Oliver M, Noah M.

Front row: Kian M, Lexi O, Mitchell P, Jarrah P, Stevie S, Casey W, Blair W.

Absent: Harper B, Abby G.

Left to right: Amelia J, Flynn W and Vitani S.

Merrigum Primary School

At Lancaster Primary School we can offer your child the very best start to school in a supportive and rural community. We have small class sizes. We pride ourselves on our approach to individualised learning and support, structured literacy, explicit and direct instruction and the provision of one-to-one targeted intervention. Our School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) program ensures a safe and respectful learning environment while fostering resilience and responsibility. We provide 1:1 devices and a full complement of specialist classes, including Indonesian, Science, Music, Art, Library and PE.

Left to right: Haylee M, Lexie M, Arya N.

Left to right: Chelsea B, Harbaaz S, Summer B. Prep teacher: Natalie P.

PREPS 2023

Rushworth P-12 College

Rochelle S.

St Patrick’s Primary Tongala

Back row: Abby Van Haaster (LSO), Kynan S, Indy H, Harlow G, Milla P, Alex M, Matilda G, Tom M.

Front row: Samuel M, William W, Madison S, Heidi K, Erin K, Angus S, Lottie A, Blake G, Lauren Bennett (Teacher).

Back row: Mia P, Chase J, Oliver E, Ruby M, Charlotte C, Blayk B, Alana C.

Front row: Ariella M, Kason B, Dean W, Avah N, Ishaan K. Absent: Lillyan W.

Care for Self, Care for Others, Care for our Learning, Care for the Environment. Providing the very best learning Experiences for all students.

Front to Back: Eliza H, Scarlett B, Poppy B, Makenzie N.

Back row: Tyson D, Vicki A, Zoe C, Kruize B, Henry N, Louie C, Indi B.

Front row: Audrey P, Alice P, Isla F, Lincoln S, Evie M, Iris N.

Principal: Catherine Fraser

Spencer R being carried by his big brothers Cooper R, Tyler R.

Tongala Primary School

Back row: Gia D, Maya F, Dawn K, Blaze V, Evan R.

Front row: Lucas D, Remi B, Xavier M, Emma W, Sophie K, Eliza H.

Absent: William K, Penny B.