There were no tears to be seen.
Day one for Euroa Kindergarten's four-year-olds and half of the three-year-old cohort saw plenty of smiles and exactly twice as many dry eyes as the year began for Euroa's finest youngsters last Monday.
Teacher Kym Henson said the day was too exciting for heartbreak.
"There were no tears from anyone, including teachers and parents, " Mrs Henson said.
"OK, maybe in the car afterwards, who knows?"
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The week ran 'amazingly' for the 39 children, many of whom come from rural properties around Euroa or who travel down from the Strathbogie Ranges.
The remaining three-year-olds began on Wednesday.
Mrs Henson was still sounding quite fresh on Friday afternoon when the Gazette caught up with her.
"It's just a few days in, and it is going really well so far," she said.
"We are feeling very positive."
This will be Mrs Henson's first year as a teacher, having just completed her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and having worked as a co-educator at the kindergarten for the last two years.
The staff of four will be working together for the first time as a team, with Mrs Henson paring with co-educator Jody Delahay, while the other teacher Kelsie Parkinson will work alongside Erin Lee-Porcher.
One unique opportunity open to the kindergarten is its proximity to nature, which Mrs Henson says is a focus for all the students in second term.
She said putting her 'own stamp' on the year would be by getting more out into nature and the community gardens.
"We will be going to the Euroa Arboretum as part of Bush Kinder.
"The kids get bussed there in the morning and we spend the whole day there."
Before that, the 'brass tacks' of life will fill the first few months, with the focus being on connections.
"Term one is all about making connections with families and forming friendships here and familiarising themselves with others.
"Then we will go out and make community connections."
Euroa's future is in very good hands.
