Preps 2024 — Echuca-Moama and district

INSIDE: A 28-page feature packed with pictures from our local schools

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First steps into education

As the school gates opened to welcome the eager footsteps of our region’s youngest learners, a sense of anticipation filled the air.

With oversized bags slung over their shoulders, brand new uniforms adorning their frames, and shiny shoes tapping against the pavement, these five and six-year-olds waved goodbye to their families, ready to embark on a journey of discovery into prep.

Months of preparation led up to this pivotal moment, all in anticipation of a seamless transition into their schooling years.

With schools abuzz with anticipation, The Riv team diligently curated it’s annual Prep feature, destined to become a cherished keepsake for parents, students

and loved ones alike.

Assigned to capture these precious moments, Riverine Herald photographer Aidan Briggs navigated the region’s schools, snapping group pictures of the newest Preps.

His efforts produced captivating images, each reflecting the smiles of children already immersed in their educational journey.

Within these pages lies a glimpse into this vibrant chapter of their young lives and we hope you enjoy them as much as we have bringing them to you.

To all the new Preps, The Riv extends its warmest wishes as you embark on this exciting formal education journey.

May 2024 be a year filled with discovery and growth for every one of you.

Echuca

Left to right: Rupert B, Noah T, Cara R, Charlotte G, Abigail V.

row: Harvey F, Cruz C, Mackenzie D, Oliver B, Harper P, Chayce N.

Finn H.

Back row: Hazel A, Olli M, Alyxandra K, Frankie D, Amelia A, Piper C, Hunter E.

Front row: Hezekiah E-J, Shanae M, Kingsley H, Steven B, Lukas L, Summer L, Djikurra A.

Front

Back row: Isla G, Ayla E, Grace A, Theo M, Pippa R, Levi V, Max M, Barabuy G.

Front row: River C, Taylor D, Madilyn A, Lochlyn K-M.

Echuca Primary School

Back row: Nate H, Harvey R, Charlie G. Jaxon V, Benny G, Bobby T, Isobel A, Florence C, Libby B.

Front row: Poppi M, James U, Willow H, Matilda B, Stevie B, Elliott C, Travis W.

Absent: Libby B.

Back row: Kohen J, Suzi D, Blake F, Kodie M, Matilda J, Piper B, Markus D, Levi W, Chase S.

Front row: Lucas A-C, Ayla Y, Maddison M, Theo F, Isaac H, Evie Mc, Evie M.

Absent: Sage W.

Back row: Harry H, Finn R, Meika L, AJ T, Arlo C, Quade C, Oliver N, Amelia B, Maisie H, Billy H.

Front row: Emily P, Lydia T, Leonardo P, Bohdi B, Ivy A, Bella M, Archer T.

Back row: Arlo C, Simone H, Frankie E, Mia M, Charlie W, Charlotte B, Riley C, Arlo B, Milly B.

Front row: Archie K, Hudson M, Khyah S, Isabel A, Dallas P, Marsune V, Brodie L, Conor O.

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Gunbower Primary School

Moama Public School

Mathoura Primary School

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Moama Public School 2024

Virtual

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:

• A welcoming school community that values opportunities to partner with you and to discuss your child’s learning throughout the year.

• The newly reformed NSW Curriculum which aims to strengthen and streamline what is taught in NSW schools. The new curriculum provides your child’s teachers with an opportunity to engage and reenergise what we teach and how we teach it. Our focus makes clear what is essential for your child to learn in the curriculum to give us more time for deep learning.

• 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 20 students, meaning your child receives greater teaching and learning support.

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

• Specialist teachers implementing physical education and health lessons and programs, with the focus on enriching your child’s learning through interaction and collaboration.

• Participating in many educational, sporting and cultural events.

“Every Day is an Open Day” at Moama Public School Every Student Matters! Every Moment Counts!

Left to right: Theo H, Noah C, Ivar R, Sam C, Blaze W.

Back row: Brax S, Ziara M, Taylin S, John-Leonard K, Aria R, Rahkel E, Evie P, Leon D, Summer H.

Front row: Maci S, Jakoby W, Nixon T, Fraya B, Ruby Z.

Left to right: Zayne S, Ava E, Grace T, Frankie W, Kip M, Evie U, Leon W.

Back row: Harry R, Clancy G, Koa D, Isobelle D, Mila C, Sacha L, Xander W, Elsie B, Amelia W, Ellie M, Sydney D, Anaisha S.

Front row: Luca R, Harrison W, Sybilla K-M, Oakley S, Patrick K, Henry B, Tobias R.

Back row: Shenuki P, Summer W, Hadley C, Chelsea G-N, Heidi M, Elka L, Havana B, William G, Zoe E, Matilda C, Katherine N, Paddy G.

Front row: Ollie D, Darcy S, Harvey B, Luca B, Conna W, Arlo M, Vance S.

Back row: Kyron H, Imtiyaz A, Raiah A, Adelyn S, Jayda K, Hudson S.

Front

Hunter

Left to right: Chloe P, Lachlan H, Bailey T, Jordie W, Hudson R, Milly M.

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Australian Christian College Echuca

Left to right: Joseph R, Armanii C, Elijah R, Maddison S.

St Mary’s Primary School Cohuna

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: Music, STEAM, Auslan (Australian Sign Language), Physical Education and Well Being

• Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)

• A progressive camp program from Prep - Year 6

• Learning Support Officer (Teacher Aide) in every classroom

• Scaffolded Transition Program for Prep and Year 6

Enquiries and school tours are welcome any time.

Please contact our office for further information.

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(03)

principal@smcohuna.catholic.edu.au

Back row: Samyak R, Sonny F, Connor B, Wyatt K, Patrick M, Hughie K, Koa S, Oscar D, Harlow N, Marley M.

Front row: Meli F, Pippa K, Brooks D, Lila B, Scout B, Noah P.

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St Mary’s School Echuca

Absent: Vincent G, Samuel G, Elijah P and Rubyrose

Nurturing students to foster their love of dance, encouraging and supporting them to be the best dancer they can be and growing together in a safe, family environment.

Back row: Jakoak H, Ned H, Tabitha B, Scarlett K, Nala P, Bridget P, Alexie S, Zoe L, Sonny C, Liam A, Amara D.

Front row: Rylee M, Trace B, Izaan C, Penny T, Indi C, Anita K, Oakie R, Will D, Will V, Harry G.

Back row: Lucas S, Xavier C, Hudson C, Noah F, Jackie I, Zoe L, Delilah D, Ada L, Thomas P, Violet A, Harper B.

Front row: Levi M, Kelly T, Tanner R, Albie R, Haddi A, Noah K, Edeline S, Hurley B, Evan F, Kiara D.

Back row: Alexander L, Tiana H, Eva F, Tommy J, Saskia B, Max M, Stephanie M, Chad V, Oliver O.

Front row: Ryan A, Alvey O, Lauren A, Nicole M, Billy G, Siya D, Stella H, Addison R, Alayah F.

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St Mary’s School Echuca

Back row: Lola L, Zahlia O, Ayvie R, Evie W, Angus C, Charlie F, Finn J, Fox L, Takaya W, Anuju G.

Front row: Jannali W, Mila B, Ged L, Harris F, Andrew B, Harry F, Harry P, Scarlett D.

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

Back row: Hadleigh D, Charlie R.

Front row: Jack C, Charlie B, Sam R.

Left to right: Mila T-H, Hugh G, Ellis P, Ruby S, Eddie H, Story W, Clem K, Pat W.

Nanneella Primary School

Our Lady Primary School

Nanneella Estate Primary School A School & Community Together

Nanneella Estate Primary School 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 over a century.

Phone: 5484 5395 | nanneella.estate.ps@education.vic.gov.au

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.

159 Bennett Rd, Nanneella, 3561 112877

With the Sisters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart as our guide, we are also committed to the spiritual development of all members of our school so that we come to see that each of us is capable of making a difference in the lives of others and that it is in giving that we receive.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School

Left to right: Mia Hodges and Bailey Beaton.

Left to right: Jasper W, Willow C, Zara W, Liam C.

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2024 FOUNDATION CLASS ST JOSEPH’S ROCHESTER

At St Joseph’s Rochester, we welcome the foundation class of 2024!

They are learning to be safe, respectful & responsible individuals with the support of staff, students and their families.

We look forward to welcoming you to St Joseph’s too!

Enquiries: Elizabeth Trewick

Back row: Starley S, Adelyn S, Molly P, Cruz H.

Front row: Hazel W, Jack R, Raphael.

Back row: Gabriel M, Fredrick N, Jacob McD, Grayson K, Axton S, Nate F, Edward A, Jedd B, Benjamin P.

Front row: Logan K, Darcy-Lee S, Hazel A, Tobias C, Heidi W, Rubi H, Kobe H, Willow S, Felicity K, Jace B, Sofia N-M, Elsie E and Harry F.

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 college values of Respect, Responsibility, and Community 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 P12 College

Back row: Alexis W, Tayen M, Leo S, Jasmine M, Leo B, Evelyn A, Mayley H, Jett C, Ivy B.

Front row: Ned Y, Jasper D, Ava S, Lincoln W, Alannah S, Henry C, Harry B, Zoe V, Ned T.

Back row: Hayley C, Dominic F, Harlen W, Harper G, Ella R, Dakota S, Lucy W, Marlie M, Vada B, Maxi B.

Front row: Aria B, Nate W, Paddy O, Heidi V, Avaha-Lee C, Jesse B, Blake B, Harry H, Jackson P.

Back row: Jarrah P, Colt M, Matilda H, Ava F, Kennedy A, Lucy C, Tessa M, Veronika Y, Ellie W.

Front row: Daniel B, Zahli D, Huxley S, Aria C, Flynn W, Jackson B, Dustin W.

Absent: Hazel. P, Colt P.

Pictured: Izabella D-K

Left to right: Mason W, Noah R, Ryder C, Tilli F.

Left to right: George T, Oliver G, Jensen A, Noah M, Lylaa H, Lexie C, Matilda L.

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Rushworth P12 College

We are a small school offering individual programs from a caring and knowledgeable staff.

Our highly structured classrooms, extensive wellbeing programs and wide range of extracurricular activities support diverse learners of all backgrounds.

Proudly educating on Taungurung country for over 150 years, we respect our heritage as we personalise learning for the present.

Contact us today to book a school tour.

Left to right: Tolly G, Hudson H, Johnathon G, Crystal F, Lily C.

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.

At St Patrick’s We Value

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 once a week from 9am-11am, during Term 4 and is for all children who are planning to attend school at St Patrick’s 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.

THE RESILIENCE PROJECT

St Patrick’s Tongala is a partnership school of The Resilience Program. The Resilience Project delivers an emotionally engaging program, providing practical, evidence-based mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness. The program focuses on three key pillars that have been proven to cultivate positive emotion; Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness (GEM). We aim to teach positive mental health strategies to help our young people become more happy and more resilient.

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Left to right: Alexis H and Oliver P.

Back row: Maya P, Samuel B, Emma N, Dustin C, Charlotte S.

Middle row: Isla S, Indie S, Poppy A, Ava I, Mila P.

Front row: Logan C, Lachlan D, Julian M, Gemma C

Back row: Sullivan E, Evah S, Jude McL, Dixie N, Oliver H, Lienke O.

Middle row: Marlee S, Ned S, Prabhjas K, Zayne H, Milla B.

Front row: Darcy O, Koen D, Giuseppe S, Oliver H.

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Tongala Primary School

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

• Wellbeing dog • Hands-on learning

• Drumbeat program • Full time Wellbeing Of cer

• Partnership with Real Schools Restorative Practices

• Breakfast Program

Back row: Bodhi M, Savannah P, Georgia R, Blake G, Nate M, Barney S, Van C

Front row: Bobby B, Allie D, Melanie G, Rylee P, Cydi E, Molly P.

Absent: Cooper M.

School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework

Specialist Classes we offer are - Art, Environmental Science, Indonesian and P.E.

Miller Street, Tongala (03) 5859 0551

tongala.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Tongala Community Fitness Hub OUR SCHOOL VALUES –

Back row: Lincoln G, Rebekah C, Ruben J, Samantha O, Amber C, Sophie G, Lainee C, Arlo D.

Front row: Harvey N, Kaitlin W, Ayla W, Chaz M, Nate P, Sam O.

Absent: Chloe G, Spencer M.