Preps 2021 — Echuca and district

PREPS 20211 Join our youngest students on their big journey

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27 pages of pictures from our local schools

Buying a Preps photo is simply a ‘click’ away.

All the Preps photographs will be available for purchase at various sizes up to full-size poster prints.

Order online or at our office at 28 Percy St, Echuca or 198 Allan St, Kyabram.

8.30 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

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PREPS 2021

Celebrating our youngest students Your child starting their first year of school is a milestone that needs to be celebrated.

Capturing that moment in time is important, and that is why we wanted to give parents something they can cherish forever.

In this feature, you will find Prep classes from all over the Campaspe and Murray River areas as well as helpful hints and advice on how to get your little one ready for a big and exciting year.

We’re showcasing more than 30

schools from the district including those not only in Echuca-Moama, but Kyabram, Rushworth, Rochester, Elmore, Cohuna, Leitchville and as far north as Bunnaloo and Mathoura, plus many more.

Over the past few months, we have been contacting these schools and sent a number of photographers out and about to make sure we captured every class.

While some schools had two, three or even four classes full of 25 students or more, we didn’t forget the classes with

five or even one Prep.

We worked with these schools, getting to know their staff and of course their little ones to ensure we gave them all a chance to shine here in this feature.

Our teams have worked to double and triple check with each classroom teacher and office staff to make sure we put a name to every little face.

At the same time, we’ve had journalists researching and getting the best advice to pass onto you to help get through the year.

While some parents are seasoned

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professionals when it comes to their little one going off to school, we know there are some who may be sending their first child off into the big world.

But we want to support you and give you tips and tricks that will help your student — and you — adjust to this new world you’ve entered into.

From nutrition and making friends to helping with anxiety, we have you covered.

So we hope you enjoy our 2021 Prep feature.

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PREPS 2021 Bunnaloo Public School

Cohuna Consolidated School

Back row: Tristan Hadjialexiou, Olivia Gardiner, Jett Langman, Olivia Walmsley and Isobel Grimwade.

Back row: Bentleigh S, Erin B, Maeve H, Brooke P, Bowie D, Charlie M, Jack J, Sophia W, Marlee W and Jessica B.

Front row: Matilda Gardiner, Lacie O’Callaghan, Lachlan Jackson, Bridie Barnes and Thea Rinaldi.

Middle row: Lexi T, Anne S, Annabelle B, Baaz P, Archie F, Aasrith V and Annikah V. Front row: Ruby S, Jemma T, Liana K, Paige O, Mahlie R and Scarlett S. Absent: Jordy C.

Starting school is a big moment in childhood.

In your first year of school you learn skills like reading, writing, and maths, which you will be able to use for your whole life.

Well done to all of our brand new students in the Goulburn Valley for your work already this year, and to the parents, carers, teachers and other staff who are supporting them.

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PREPS 2021 Echuca East Primary School

Back row: Layla Waters, Shimeka Taylor, Aaliyah Day-Leech, Jylah Hay, Kiara Meloury-Day, Nimmi Johnson and Molly Dridan.

Front row: Owen Glennie, Gus Wood, Jackson Hobbs-McCormick, James Auditori, Teddy McConnell, Toby Riley, Elijah Hecker, Alex Brown and Alaaky Black.

Back row: Ronali Kavithilaka-Wickramatunga, Matilda Tarczon, Kingi Bryant, Bobbi Bookham, Maya Pratt, Alana Morehu, Olly Smith, Krystal Pethybridge, Laney Black, Shayden Dunn and Destiny Coe. Front row: Yuvaan Kumar, Cassius Leyden, Tevita Taimani, Mac Sheldon, Kulin Harradine, Jaxon Richardson, Elijah Parsons-Cheong, Tyla Shillinglaw and Kade Thompson.

ONCE AN EASTIE, ALWAYS AN EASTIE

What our school leaders love about EEPS

2022 Prep Information Session – Thursday 29th April at 6.00pm Phone: 03 5482 2588 Website: echucaeastps.vic.edu.au Email:echuca.east.ps@education.vic.gov.au

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PREPS 2021 Echuca Primary School

Back row: Cormac Morgan, Jewel Walker, Hudson Vredenburg, Amelia Hartshorn, Maya Glanville, Annie Bussey, Lenny Johnson, Charlie Holman and Edith Wilson.

Front row: Archie Bacon, Marlee Dolan, Lylah Weekly, Louie McIntosh, Cooper Holmes, Dash Allan, Ruby Lindsay-Field, Ruby Hawthorn, Teddy Ayson and Myah Bonham-Drummond.

Back row: Violet Hemingway, Rome Davenport, Noah Ramsey, Gus Dyson, Tate Carnie, Holly Williamson, Willem Kirchhofer, Elijah Stevens, Mila Pankhurst, Ted Van Der Sluys and Molly Mitchell.

Front row: Lakey Young, Lila Frusher, Shivaan Gautam, Maggie Phipps, Mila Burt, Jamie Thompson, Vaeda Davies, Billie Albert, Penny Harrington, Chloe Reid and Arlie Barnstable.

Back row: Indie Hayward, Matilda Green, Ava Taylor, Koen Scutt, Patrick Walker, Chiau-Yun Wu (Judy), Princeson Shrestha, William Randall, Noah Bowman and Naveah Cobden.

Front row: Max Ford, Anjewl White, Georgie Bell, Scarlett Scambler, Cassie Tangey, Laura Horneman, Sonny Fleming, Oliver Windridge, Zali Vesty, Canyon Burrage and Paisley Fitzpatrick.

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PREPS 2021 Gunbower Primary School

Scarlett Bethune, Alby Munzel, Willow Taylor and Adam Lynn.

Leitchville Primary School Riley Cook.

Mathoura Public School Jimmy Hullah, Maddison Rohm and Charlie Hullah.

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PREPS 2021 Moama Anglican Grammar

Back row: Aviraj Sandhu, Hamish Moon, Dominic ParkerHildebrand, Tanner Harris, Max Svanosio and Luke Murrells.

Front row: Sadie Grant, Evie Pell, Anastasia Attalh, Winnie Ross, Noah Davidson, Roslyn Francis, Pippa Gibson and Lizette Heinrich.

Absent: Atharva Ganganaghatta.

Back row: Harry Nichol, Brooklyn Gunn, Noah Barham, Hudson Knight, Maxwell Simpson and Caleb Wong.

Front row: Isla Kennaugh, Audrey Watson, Sienna Eacott, Grace Pike, Addison Coburn, Eva Michael, Finley Bachelor and Mea Whitelegg.

Absent: Hannah Gibson.

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PREPS 2021 Moama Public School

Back row: Angus Hearn, Benjamin Power, Daniel Renfrey, Willow Lowe, Hope Broadhead and Eli Milne-Brooke.

Front row: Cain Higgins, Bridget Knox, Maya Renfrey, Sienna Flynn, Hayley Morris and Darren Kelly.

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

Moama Public School provides high quality education to children from Preschool to Year 6 in a supportive and inclusive environment. Located in Simms Street, Moama, adjacent to bushland and the river, the setting is unique and spacious.

As a student at Moama Public School your child will; • Benefit from engaging in a well-planned and supported transition from preschool to the first year of primary school as well as from Year 6 to secondary school.

• Engage in explicit, high quality literacy and numeracy lessons guided by the Australian Curriculum.

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

• Engage in weekly specialist physical education lessons.

• Have a wealth of sporting opportunities available to them as well as participating in many Echuca/Moama events.

• Have the opportunity to join the school choir and perform at school and community events and services, be a member of the student council and have opportunities to showcase their talents in the community.

• 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 the school playground through the Positive Behaviour for Learning program.

“Every Day is an Open Day” at Moama Public We do have an official Open Day: Wednesday 17th March, 2021 Every Student Matters! Every Moment Counts!

Please contact the office for an appointment for a school tour.

Ph: 03 5482 1564 | Email: moama-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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PREPS 2021 Pyramid Hill College

Tobias Wiltshire, Kirk Russel Ceballos and Jett Mitchell.

River City Christian College Elijah Tucker, Chester Harris-Grey, Annabelle Sinapius and Malachi Smith.

St Mary’s Cohuna Primary School Back row: Emma Nicholson, Henry Borkowski, Nate Edwards, Eadie Conlan, Casey Flanigan, Ellie Dye and Levi Nicholson.

Front row: Phoebe O'Mahony, Jasmine Keating, Tully Fletcher, Willow Bolch and Parker Goulding.

Absent: Darcy Gordon and Jakobi Warby.

RIVER CITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE A faithful Prep to Year 10 school in Echuca for 40 years, with bus arrangements for students from surrounding areas.

Please contact us to arrange a visit or ask a question.

29 Rose St Echuca Phone: (03) 5482 4594. reception@rccc.vic.edu.au www.rccc.vic.edu.au

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PREPS 2021 St Mary’s Primary School Echuca Back row: Jewel Joseph, Markayla Walsh, Leti Walker, Zahli Watson, Lily Martin, Edward Dobeli, Noelly Atkinson, Easton Chappel, George Mitchell, Ari Stirling and Leon De Silva.

Front row: Harry O’Brien, Lachlan McKay, Ollie Mitchell, Fraser Key, Angus Hearn, Otto Egan, Isabelle Nevill, Sara Foster, Zoe Bannan, Sophie Pfluger, Lacey Taylor and Leon Francis.

Back row: Arthur Cunningham, Ashton Gillie, Remy Horton, Asher Williams, Paddy Limbrick, Chayce Carter, Leo McKenzie, George Burmeister, Banjo Welch, Caleb Bertram, Lila Hosking and Jack Christie.

Front row: Emily Campi, Flynn Cook, Brodie Geltch, Nathan Fonseka, Elizabeth Croton, Coco Lees, Lacey Monaghan, Gemma Mills, Lily Lukass, Sadie Naughton, Stella James and Tahlee Hall.

ST. MARY’S ECHUCA A special place to be

School Virtual Tour is available via our website.

For more information please contact our office on (03) 5482 1342 or go to ‘Enrolment Tab’ on our website www.smechuca.catholic.edu.au or email info@smechuca.catholic.edu.au

St Mary’s Primary School, Echuca Principal Brendan Atley | 15–33 Bridlington Ave, Echuca, VIC 3564 PH: 5482 1342 | info@smechuca.catholic.edu.au

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

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PREPS 2021 St Mary’s Primary School Echuca Back row: Leo Gill, Ryder Kilmartin, Jordan Palmer, May Woolman, Bowie Eldridge, Mason Fullard, Harlow Rankins, Elvy Connelly, Arlie Fear, Bonnie Wakefield, Harvey Brown and Jack Thompson.

Front row: Finn Malone, Edi Jones, Toby Cutriss, Nate McComb, Matilda Dicketts, Frankie Lonergan, Leni Wolff, Alex Plant, Molly Cashin, Paddy Wallis and Daylen Samaraweera.

Back row: Oliver Leeds, Bryon Taylor, Reid Coates, Callum Smith, Rhys Love, Liam Alwis, Ben Yarwood, Charlie Jackson, Arlo Moon, Anthony Child, William O’Connor and Akain Perera.

Front row: Maggie van Doren, Ashlin McColl, Charlie Child, Olivia Shroeter, Olivia Frazer, Mayah Falcone, Scarlett Zakrzewski, Elke McCallum, Etta Warren, Paker Trickett, Chloe Baker, Patrick Dohnt and Zachariah Shoesmith.

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eyesentials this school year.

Every parent wants to ensure their child reaches all their developmental and educational milestones.

But for a child to perform at their best, their eyes need to as well. Did you know that children rely on their vision for 80% of their learning?

In our comprehensive children’s eye test, we not only evaluate the sharpness of your child’s vision, we examine the internal and external health of the eyes and assess how well they work together as a team. If required, we provide a tailored eyecare solution that considers lifestyle and vision needs.

Good vision is crucial for a child’s educational, physical and social development.

Whether they’re just starting out or well into their schooling, adding an eye test to your back to school list this year will give you peace of mind that your child won’t miss a thing.

For further enquiries or to book an eye test for your child, please contact us directly.

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PREPS 2021 Echuca Twin Rivers School

Back row: Jasper B, Alex Williams, Jakobee Ponting-Turner, Dreyden Weekly, Phoenix Lewis-Hamilton and Leo Martin.

Back row: Jerimiah Nanglegan, Heidi Duus, Ryda Lee, Kaysha Weekly, Laura Sproal-Portwine and Chantelle Espiritu.

Middle row: Ellie McKenner, Chloe Milton, Ava King-Surmiak, Nikki Thomson, Arloh Adrian, Stella Hansen and Will Beecroft-Young.

Middle row: Alex Polson, Olivia Hoeing, Auztyn Lawerence, Axl Heineger, Charlotte Richardson, Hattie Eveleigh and Dean Welsh.

Front row: Layla Hewlett, Zoe Edge, Angel Lees and Lucy Bergamin.

Front row: Jack Rayner, Sebastian Glover, Zoe Lilburn, Ozzie Gass and Sophie Labinas.

ECHUCA TWIN RIVERS PRIMARY AND SPECIALIST SCHOOL

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow!

TAKING ENROLMENTS NOW PREP 2022 66 Wilkinson Drive Visit our Virtual tour : www.echucatwinriversps.vic.edu.au www.echucass.vic.edu.au P: (03) 5410 7700 Respect | Inclusion | Resilience | Responsibility | Knowledge

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Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School Mia Cipriani, Annika Bowland, Paislee Walker and Dane McNamara.

Colbinabbin Primary School

Elmore Primary School Jack Ryan, Fraser Weppner, Tom Rathjen, William Te Hiko, Audrey Ali, Daniel Johnson, Ivy Montasell, Mabelina Smith and Lorelai Wilkinson.

James Renshaw, Oscar and Chad Henke.

ELMORE PRIMARY SCHOOL RESPECT

RESILIENCE

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

CITIZENSHIP

INTEGRITY

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PREPS 2021 Lockington Consolidated School

Back row: Brock Murphy, Addilyn Stephenson, Lewis Hobbs-Loutitt, Anton Johnstone, Drey Grant and Harry Gowler.

Middle row: Cydie Giddings, Tully Sharp, Fletcher Fountis, John Chirnside and Lilianna Stephenson.

Nanneella Estate Primary School Hyla Thompson.

Front row: Liam Johns, Perrie Dobson, Gabriela Kemp, Archie Hearn and Aiden Johns.

Good friends help children grow Someone to confide in, talk to and share things with — making new friends and keeping friendships are an important part of life, particularly for children and their development.

Strong friendships help children grow social skills and become well-adjusted adults, and play a different role in kids’ lives to their parents.

It’s important to talk to your child about their friends.

Children’s friends are more likely to influence them short term, for example, how they dress and things they do in their spare time.

Friendships can often change as well, so it’s important to remember the quality of the friendship is more important than the number of friends your child has.

Don’t be concerned if your child has a small amount of friends, as long as they are happy.

understanding that everyone makes mistakes is important to learn.

Arguments and forgiveness

Helping your child make friends

Like all relationships sometimes children will argue with their friends When this happens it’s important to ask the child why their friend is important to them, how they can show their friend how much they mean to them and talk about what caused the argument.

Make sure you listen and use open-ended questions, the type that can’t be answered with a simple yes or no.

It’s also important to remember that not all fights mean the end of a friendship.

Sometimes our friends do things that upset us and

Friendships usually form when two people share the same interests.

But if your child is nervous or shy encourage them to: • Say hello.

• Speak to another child who seems shy.

• Ask a question to start a conversation.

• Listen to other children when they are talking to find out if they have anything in common.

Supporting your child’s interests in clubs or sports will mean they can make friends outside of the classroom as well.

Nanneella Estate Primary is a Prep - Grade 6 school nestled in a rural setting. We have small class sizes and individualised programs that focus on the academic, social and emotional development of our students.

Please contact the school for all enquiries or to request a guided tour.

Nanneella Estate Primary School has provided a quality education to Nanneella and district for 110 years in 2021.

Phone: 5484 5395 nanneella.estate.ps@education.vic.gov.au 159 Bennett Rd, Nanneella, 3561

“A School and Community Together”

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PREPS 2021 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Elmore (OLSH) School Jimmy H, Roy W, Lakota M, Blake O, Hunter M and Ivy T Absent: Chase O'S

Rochester Primary School Back row: Evelyn Pump, Felicity Moon, Damian Meloury, Xavier Barnstable, James Spry-Benson and Sophie Godden.

Middle row: Harmony Murphy, Hudson Walker, Sid Watson, Ava Rasmussen, Claire Reid, Remi Rasmussen, Seth Rasmussen, Jackson Syers, Ashlee Kipping and Taye Eddy.

Front row: Will Frawley, Zepplien Bertus, Georgi Smith, Scarlett McNamara-Spokes, Alva Acocks, Marlee Kipping and Abbie Griffiths.

Teacher: Mr Darcy Irwin Absent: Emily Mays

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Enrolments are always welcome our school in the present and and school tours by request are moving into the future as we encouraged at any time. respect those that have gone We celebrate our Feast Day on before us.

Monday 31st May. This is a day In November we will hold that we celebrate the tradition Mission Day. This is the major and charism of the OLSH Sisters.

Social Justice Fundraiser that we It begins with mass and then morning tea for the community. hold, and the funds raised are sent to OLSH Overseas Missions, Students will participate in a range of activities to celebrate in particular South Sudan.

Enquiries are always welcome.

Administration Officer: Nerida Murray Principal: Elizabeth Trewick P: 5432 6254 E: principal@olshelmore.catholic.edu.au

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PREPS 2021 St Joseph’s Rochester Primary School Back row: Anthony (AJ) Meloury, Mardi Campbell, Archie Keating, Bille Watson, Charlotte Wolfe, Livarwen Poynting, Sammuel Lovering, Ivy McConnell, Fletcher Hodson, Audrey K, Name Withheld and Josie Lea. Front row: Ivie Walkey, Isabella Ryan Charlie Acocks, Alexander Quinn, Lillian Williams, Ellie Riordan, Ella Mundie, Ella Betts, Scarlett MacFarlane, Alex Robertson and Georgia Kelly.

How to keep your child SunSmart Good sun protection routines are important to establish with your children from an early age.

To make sure your kids have a SunSmart start to their education, after slipping on clothing that covers the skin, follow the slap, slide, slop steps.

Slap a broad-brimmed hat on your child, slide on a pair of sunglasses to reduce UV rays, slop on SPF30 (or higher) sunscreen, and encourage your children to seek shade for outdoor play.

When applying sunscreen, you can make it a fun and easy part of your child’s day by following these tips: • Make it simple: choose an SPF30 or higher broad spectrum, water resistant sunscreen that your child feels comfortable wearing.

• Make it fun: Applying sunscreen doesn’t have to be boring. Encourage your child to put a dot of sunscreen on each cheek, nose and chin and add squiggles of sunscreen to parts of arms and legs not covered by clothes.

• Practise early: Let kids apply sunscreen

themselves from about three, so they’re ready come kindergarten or primary school.

• Make it easy to find: Set up a sunscreen station in front of the mirror in the home.

• Make it easy to reapply: 2020 Prep bags will have six colourful SunSmart stickers to remind students to ‘slip, slop, slap, seek and slide’ before they play outdoors. Stick them around the house to start the conversation with your child about sun protection, or try a clipon sunscreen that can hang from your child’s bag as a visual reminder.

• On hot days, put sunscreen in the cooler section of your child’s lunchbox, so it’s cold and refreshing to apply.

With Victoria’s high UV rays, sun protection is usually needed from midAugust until the end of April.

For more information, Visit the SunSmart website or download the free SunSmart app to check when protection is needed each day.

We welcome all enquiries to become part of our school community Phonce: 5484 1797 Email: principal@sjrochester.catholic.edu.au Campaspe Street, Rochester VIC 3561

"P E O P L E O F S T R E N G T H, P E O P L E O F G E N T L E N E S S "

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Popular books for school starters Finding the right books for your child to prepare for their first day of kindergarten or school can be daunting.

But reading to your child helps them develop language and literary skills, and data shows children starting school with greater literacy skills perform better in the classroom.

To get a head start, The Riv has compiled some books that you can read to your little one to calm their jitters and give them an idea of what to expect on their first day.

• Starting School by Jane Godwin and Anna Walker • Miffy at School by Dick Bruna • Old Friends, New Friends by Andrew Daddo and Jonathan Bentley • This Is Our House by Michael Rosen and Bob Graham • First Day by Andrew Daddo • Wombat goes to school by Jackie French • All the ways to be smart by Davina Bell • I am Too Absolutely Small for School by Lauren Child • Maddie’s First Day by Penny Matthews and Liz Anelli • Just Jack by Jane Tanner • The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn • My first day at school by Meredith Costain • Kindness makes us strong by Sophie Beer • The Berenstain Bears go back to school by Stan and Jan Berenstain • Hammie Goes to School by Cathie Whitmore (illustrated by Cathy McCulloch) • Tom Goes to Kindergarten by Margaret Wild • First Day by Margaret Wild (illustrated by Kim Gamble) • You be you by Linda Kranz • Invisible String by Patrice Karst

• Whoever you are by Mem Fox (illustrated by Leslie Staub) Many of these books can be found at Campaspe Regional Library Services or your school library.

For more suggestions for age-appropriate books,

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The Vision Australia Information Library Service also provides free services to Victorians with a print disability.

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PREPS 2021 Kyabram P-12 College Back row: Harry Walley, Madison Canny, Emily Berner, Jordan Jones, Cooper Thomson, Callum Parsons, Austin Thomson and Arhie Andison.

Middle row: Aiden Dennis, Dean Davidson, Mackenzie Escott, Hanami Marquez and Grace van Berlo.

Front row: Max Fisher, Lily Place, Kaiden Richardson, Seth Jones, Addison Atkinson Charles and Finley Wills.

Back row: Hadassah Greely, Jaxon Munroe, Ryan Sweatman, Fletcher Atkins, Annabella Church, Dyson Jones, Jaxon Roberts and Ellie Gill.

Middle row: Olivia Wild, Tanuj Chamala, Ryan Avasti, Nate Damon, Caden Sceney and Benji Lawler.

Front row: Luca Alford, Scarlett Pryde, Oliver McInnes, Nixon Atkins, Levi Clevel and Meliya McDonell.

Kyabram P-12 College is strongly committed to its aim of being a welcoming, caring and safe place to educate children. Our values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Doing Your Best and Community are central to our College culture and we ensure that these values are upheld in our College community.

VISIT US ONLINE Our expanding range of web and email message services, ensure everything you need is a click of a button away.

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

CONTACT US Telephone: (03) 5851 2100 General Office

Email: kyabram.p12@education.vic.gov.au Website: www.kyabramp-12.vic.edu.au

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PREPS 2021 Girgarre Primary School

Lancaster Primary School

Dean Muscat, Oliver McIver and Calais Harris.

Sidney Walsh, Amelia Airs, Blayne Warren and Abel Ramsey.

Absent: Blake Woods.

Lancaster PRIMARY SCHOOL

Weller Road, Lancaster 3620 Principal – Mrs Trish Perry P: (03) 5855 2560 E: lancaster.ps@education.vic.gov.au W: www.lancasterps.vic.edu.au

Respect - Responsibility - Resilience

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PREPS 2021 St Augustine’s College Kyabram

Back row: Graycen, Natalya, Hayden, Victoria, Scarlett, Billy, Ava and Seirra.

Front row: Ruby, Wynter, Taylor, Bennett, Zara, Ashleigh and Charli.

Back row: Skye, Kyran, Lachlan, Mason, Maria, Claire, Eva, Hunter and Elisha.

Front row: Zara, Ethan, Milla, Layla, Ruby, Ammarroh, Millah and Skylah.

Back row: Keegan, Ayla, Blake, Brooke, Maddison, Ruby A., Collette, Hannison and Willow.

Front row: Archer, Bailey, Daniel, Violet, Anika, Ruby N., Bethany and Zenaya.

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PREPS 2021 Rushworth P-12 College

Caitlyn, Shaylah and Jacob.

St Mary’s Primary School Rushworth

Merrigum Primary School Tyler Leeson and Blayne Thornton.

Back row: Sienna, Reilly, Thomas, Emma and Jaida.

Front row: Indiana, Archi, Zeliha and Bryce.

“Caring for the Whole Child” Care for Self, Care for Others, Care for our Learning, Care for the Environment.

Providing the very best learning experiences for all students.

Principal: Catherine Fraser St Mary’s Primary School

5-7 Southam St, Rushworth, 3612

03 5856 1347

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PREPS 2021 St Patrick’s Primary School Tongala

Back row: Edith Cavill, Daphne Stagg, Talal Abbas, Stevie Stagg, James Wickham, Hudson Caddy, Carter Williams, Ben Brennan, Zara Gordon and Liam Parsons.

Front row: Sophie Grant, Phoebe Grant, Eden Kurien, Sydnee Hocking, Madeline O'Brien, Lani Flaza and Ryder Morris.

ST PATRICK'S TONGALA 2021 St Patrick’s Primary Everyone matters at St Patrick's. Our small school is committed to welcoming all and embracing diversity. The learning environment at St Patrick's supports the academic and social emotional growth of all our students. Our school offers many specialist areas, including The Arts, Languages, Science, Technologies and Health & Physical Education. Our school grounds are spacious and allow the children to play freely.

Little Paddy’s Our Little Paddy’s Transition Program is designed to allow students a flying start to primary school. Little Paddy’s is held every Monday from 9am-11am at St Patrick’s School and is for all children who are planning to attend school the following year.

Children are prepared for a smooth transition to school by sharing in a variety of learning experiences facilitated by the Foundation teacher.

Paddy’s Playgroup Children from birth to 4 years of age are immersed in song, play, cooking, craft and story in a structured play environment. Paddy’s Playgroup is held every Friday from 9am-11am at St Patrick’s School.

We welcome families from the district to come and be part of this wonderful morning of play, learning and discovery.

CONTACT: PRINCIPAL - JACKIE STOCKDALE A: Mangan Street, Tongala 3621 P: (03) 5859 0371 | E: principal@sptongala.catholic.edu.au W: www.sptongala.catholic.edu.au | Follow us on Facebook

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PREPS 2021 Undera Primary School

Stanhope Primary School Back row: Will M, Ellie W and Bree C. Front row: Trinity H, Aiden P and Elijah C.

Shay-Lee Manson and Cassidy Beecroft.

Absent: Kyra W.

Learning for our

FUTURE Undera Primary School provides an aesthetically attractive setting for students to learn and play.

The teaching staff support our students to learn with high expectations for success in a safe and friendly environment.

The School Plus for 2021-2025 grant provides free education for all students.

The Schools Plus grant includes all learning material (i.e., writing books, pencils, pens, and rulers), IPads and laptops, camps and excursions, school uniforms, and the annual swimming program. Many of our students have transitioned from the outstanding Undera Kindergarten, which also provides an exceptional education.

For a tour of Undera Primary School and enrolment information, please contact the school principal, Mr. David Farrell, on (03) 5826 0211 or undera.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Learning for our future

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PREPS 2021

Healthy meals for healthy learners Nutritious and healthy food is key to helping children thrive while in the classroom.

To help with your child’s concentration and learning, plan healthy meals and snacks ahead of time, and always start the day with a healthy breakfast.

Breakfast gives students the energy they need to play, learn and concentrate throughout their busy day.

A nutritious breakfast is low in sugar and contains healthy wholegrain foods such as cereal and toast, as well as some protein and healthy fats such as eggs or cheese to keep tummies full all morning long.

If your child is one to skip brekkie, try these tips to make it tasty and easy.

Pick and mix to make a healthy lunchbox Making lunch together is a fun and easy way for your child to learn healthy eating habits.

Always stick to fresh, unprocessed foods as much as possible, and swap out the sweet treats for a piece of fruit or a

tub of yogurt.

The Better Health Pick and Mix table is included in the 2021 prep bags.

It has practical ideas to create healthy school lunches.

Drink plenty of water Ditch the fruit juice or the soft drink — kids don’t need sweet drinks to get them the energy they require for the day.

Instead, encourage healthy habits by packing water or unflavoured milk in your child’s lunchbox.

Adding a splash of lemon or filling a colourful, reusable water bottle can help encourage the little ones to opt for water in place of a can of soft drink.

And in summer, pack an ice block to keep food and drinks cold.

Remember to be a positive role model Your kids look to you as a role model — especially for nutrition.

Show them that healthy eating is delicious and fun.

Enjoy a face biscuit and kids Milkshake along with a mug of coffee and cake for an adult!

All for only $12 Plus, our morning school drop off special.

Mug of Coffee and slice for $7.50 Relax & enjoy.

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The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) allows eligible children up to $1000 of dental treatment. Over a two-year period on a range of dental services including examinations, routine cleaning, x-rays, fillings, and extractions.

ABOUT TEETH bulk bill all eligible services, meaning there are no out of pocket costs (up to the CBDS limit). This allows us to provide the highest standards of oral care without the need to worry about costs.

Please call our friendly staff if you would like further information or to determine eligibility (assessed by Medicare) of your child.

80 Fenaughty Street, Kyabram | P. 03 5852 2978 | E. admin@aboutteeth.net.au

Dr Rylie Ivill

Dr Russell Ivill

Carolynne Coutts-Smith

(Dental Surgeon)

(Dental Surgeon)

(Dental Therapist)

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PREPS 2021 Tongala Primary School Back row: Seth, Tate, Oscar, Thomas, Hunter, Jett, Sonny and Kai. Front row: Adelaide, Jessica, Leilana, Vivian, Maya, Abigail and Marley.

Absent: James and Tex.

Believe, Achieve & Grow Tongala PS will provide high quality education in a safe, supportive, and engaging learning community that leads to all students achieving their potential.

We also offer our students.

• After School Care • BYOD iPad Program • Environmental Learning Area • Song Room

School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework | Tongala Community Fitness Hub Miller Street, Tongala

(03) 5859 0551

tongala.ps@education.vic.gov.au

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