BACK TO SCHOOL:

Students across the region pulled on their backpacks, some for the very first time, and headed off to start the school year this week following a long summer break. The Weekly Advertiser photographer PAUL CARRACHER captured the excitement and anticipation of some foundation students on their first day of school at Horsham Primary School and Ss Michael and John’s Primary School. Pictured, clockwise from above, are: Petronella Jacobs and Callum Henshaw, starting foundation at Horsham Primary School; grade six student Christopher Burton, left, with his buddy Lenny Price at Ss Michael and John’s Primary School; and Jarvis Bird, Ryan Bird, Addison Bird, foundation, Harper Bird, grade two, and Hayley Bird at Horsham Primary School. For more pictures, visit theweeklyadvertiser.com.au.