Shepparton, AU

January 29, 2026

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School is back in session

By Lua Ikenasio and Ryan Bellingham

Jan 29, 2026

Diana and Nellie O’Brien (Year 7) were all smiles. Photo by Lua Ikenasio

Holidays have officially come to an end for students around the region, with the school year kicking off for most on Thursday, January 29.

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The Riv dropped into Moama Anglican Grammar School and Echuca East Primary School to capture all the excitement and chaos.

It was an especially big milestone for Echuca East Prep students and MAGS Year 7 students as they stepped into primary and high school for the first time.

The Prep B cohort of around 20 had an energised morning in the classroom. Photo by Ryan Bellingham

Carly, Shane, Hazel and Tait Roocke (Year 4). Photo by Lua Ikenasio

Carter Sellars (Year 4) on his first day as a MAGS student with his mum, Vanessa Sellars. Photo by Lua Ikenasio

The Prep B class at Echuca East Primary School started their first-ever day by reading a book on the same topic. Photo by Ryan Bellingham

Chace (Year 7), Iyla, Melissa and Lacey Taylor (Year 5). Photo by Lua Ikenasio

James Lyle (Year 2) with his mum, Gemma Lyle, and sister Clementine Lyle. Photo by Lua Ikenasio

Piper Lane with her dad, Will Lane, on her first day of high school. Photo by Lua Ikenasio

Zara and Marley Retallick (Year 7). Photo by Lua Ikenasio

Abbey Crisp and Logan Farrar on their first day of high school. Photo by Lua Ikenasio

Benita and Adam Bensch with their sons Bruce (Year 5) and Lawson (Year 1). Photo by Lua Ikenasio

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