Children at a small North East school enjoyed catching up with classmates face to face again on Monday.
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The 35 students at Whitfield District Primary School started term four together as part of Victoria's staged return to on-site learning this month.
"It was a great day," principal Mark van Bergen said.
"We asked kids at the end of the day what their highlights were and most of them were seeing friends, playing in a different space to what they normally do.
"Remote learning probably highlighted just how important it is learning together, how kids learn off each other.
"They're just incidental interactions and I think we take them for granted."
Mr van Bergen praised the school's teachers and families for their efforts during both COVID-19 lockdowns.
All students were kept home and parents fitted remote learning in around their jobs, farming and other commitments.
"They approached it with positivity and giving it their best, they've done a tremendous job," the principal said.
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