About 60,000 students have walked through the gates at Tasmanian Government schools today.
Education, Children and Youth Minister Roger Jaensch said it was wonderful to be at Penguin District School as staff and students returned for the first day of the 2023 school year.
"The Rockliff Liberal Government has delivered its $20 million redevelopment of Penguin District School and it is wonderful to see how excited students and staff are to be in these contemporary facilities at the start of Term 1," Minister Jaensch said.
"Education is the single most powerful driver for improving social and economic outcomes in our State and that's why we are providing students with modern, up-to-date learning spaces to support their education and development.
"It is also crucial for students to be actively participating in learning and that is why we have launched the new Every school day matters campaign."
The campaign highlights the importance of regular school attendance and encourages parents and carers that school is the best place for their children to be, as it will lead to bright futures.
Minister Jaensch said going to school every day helps children build their social skills, relationships and confidence.
''To everyone who started school today, welcome back! We look forward to seeing you every school day this year because every school day matters,'' he said.
The campaign will appear on free-to-air television, digital advertisements, radio, billboards and buses over coming weeks across the state.
