SCHOOLS across Sunraysia welcomed new Prep students on Thursday, marking a big milestone in their education journey.

Five-year-old Matilda Calder had her first day at Cardross Primary School and said she was very excited.

"I liked getting to learn my numbers, and drawing," she said.

Classmate, four-year-old Jackson Norman, said he loved coming to school.

"It was very fun, I really liked the to...