Say cheese: Evie Dainton, 5, grinned from ear to ear on her first day of primary school.
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Taylah Baker
Excitement, nerves, smiles, and some tears – Prep students (and their parents) at Kialla West Primary School experienced it all on their first day.
On Tuesday, January 30, The News journalist Taylah Baker strolled the grounds to snap the littlest learners as they took their first steps in their schooling journey.
Goals: Toby Fisher, 5, kicked off the day with some soccer.
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Taylah Baker
Camera shy: Ruby Brand, 5, hiding behind mum.
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Taylah Baker
Got this in the bag: With school supplies packed and uniform on, Mikayla Harrison, 5, was ready to start Prep.
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Taylah Baker
Big brother: Henry Parker, 5, and Charlie Parker, 9, walked into school together for the first time.
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Taylah Baker
Hug it out: Mikayla Davis, 5, says goodbye to dad John Davis.
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Taylah Baker
Mother love: Lila Davis, 5, gave mum Lauren Ivory a big hug before entering the classroom.
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Taylah Baker
Hanging out: Blake Meddings, 5, testing out the school playground before class.
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Taylah Baker
All set: Evie McDonald, 4, waiting patiently to head into the classroom.
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Taylah Baker
Model pupil: Dempsey Baldy, 5, raises her hand in class.
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Taylah Baker