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Preps descend for 2024

February is already well underway and across Victoria thousands of tiny feet have begun marching to school for very the first time.

Prep aged kids began school for last week and there were smiles and tears from adults and kids alike as school began for 2024.

Ferntree Gully North Primary School kindly sent the Star Mail just some of the smiling faces from their schools new Preppie’s first foray into school.

Max, Isla, Hannah and Archer posed for some pictures with pizzazz that featured balloons, backdrops and picture frames to commemorate the special day.

Classrooms are full once more as teachers begin their vital work and children commence their learning journey.

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