The young newcomers took it in turns ringing the Fallon Bell in front of their new schoolmates to signify their arrival.

After losing possession of the bell for around 10 years, it was mounted again last year to see the tradition reestablished.

"New students ring it on their first day of school and year 6 students ring it on their last day," principal Matt Kean said.

"This year's year 1s will be the first group that will get to do it again when they leave in six years time."

Ella Thompson of Thurgoona couldn't wait to join her older siblings Lyla, year 5, Tristan, year 4, and Violet, year 2, at the school.

For her mum Carly, it was an emotional morning seeing her youngest child begin her classroom adventure.

"I've probably cried a thousand tears," Ms Thompson said.

"She's been so excited and counting down the sleeps.

"She's well and truly ready to go after watching her brothers and sisters for so many years."

One of the biggest highlights for Ella was finally getting to wear her school dress.

"She's probably put it on four or five times practicing before she came," Ms Thompson said.

For the Pathak family, there was a mixture of emotions as their eldest son, Mahir, set off for his first day of school.

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"We're a bit nervous, it's all new to us," mum Tina said.

"I think he'll be a bit overwhelmed for the first day, but I'm sure he'll get through it."

Mahir's dad, Vishal, said he was looking forward to joining his classmates.

"When he woke up in the morning he was very excited," he said.

The old Fallon Bell was donated by Albury's Andy McLoone in 1939 after it was found by Tom Goldsworthy in Fallon's Old Cellars on Kiewa Street.

The bell was originally placed in the church and school, but due to the building shaking when it rang, a separate stand was made for it.

It was then installed on the new site when the school's hall was opened.

Mr Kean hopes to keep the ceremonial tradition going for years to come.