For six Devonport families, the start of first term will be unlike any other.
Six families continue to mourn the loss of their children, killed during end-of-school-year celebrations in December.
Hillcrest Primary School students in grades 5 and 6 were playing on a jumping castle and inside inflatable Zorb balls when a gust of wind lifted them into the air.
Witnesses watched on as children fell to the ground from a height of about 10 metres, before part of the jumping castle came to rest in a tree.
Staff and students ran to help the injured children and emergency services arrived, with a helicopter landing on the north-west Tasmanian school's oval.
Despite their best efforts, Peter Dodt, Jalailah Jayne-Marie Jones, Addison Stewart, Jye Sheehan, Zane Mellor, and Chace Harrison died.
Three other students were injured but survived after spending several days in hospital.
'You can only imagine how difficult that would be'
Clinical psychologist Cassie Xintavelonis said for the families that had lost a loved one, "you can only imagine how difficult that would be" to see other parents posting photos online of their child's first day back at school.
For the children and staff returning to Hillcrest Primary, the school has taken to social media to inform the community it "will manage the return to school as carefully and sensitively as possible".
"Supporting the wellbeing of our students and families is our priority," the school said.
"There will be a number of additional supports in place to help with the transition throughout the coming months."
The Deputy Premier and the Education Department secretary have met with families of the children who died, and of those who were injured. Those families have also been contacted by the school itself about the return-to-school program.
In a statement, a Tasmanian government spokesman said the plan had been developed by the Education Department with support from the Health Department.
"This plan includes extra support from the senior school psychologist and social workers for students and staff, supported re-entry activities and social activities," the spokesman said.
"Our thoughts continue to be with those who lost their lives as well their families, friends and the entire school community.
To support students with their transition back to school, classrooms will be open on Tuesday to allow children and parents to "reconnect with the school, meet their teacher and see their new classroom".
"Coming back on site may be difficult for students, staff, and families and we will manage this as thoughtfully and carefully as we possibly can," the school said.
Outpouring of support
The outpouring of grief came not only from the close-knit Devonport community, but also from people around Tasmania, Australia, and the world.
Thousands of people left flowers, cards, and toys outside the primary school.
Devonport City Council collected and preserved the tributes. In the community, the pain and trauma remain.
Ms Xintavelonis said there had been a statewide call-out for psychologists to make themselves available for the community.
"I guess that just goes to show what a great community we have here in Tasmania."
Despite the support on offer, Ms Xintavelonis said parents "often want to protect our children from things that would bring them harm or make them feel uncomfortable, upset or worried".
She said some families might be hesitant about sending their child back to a location where they experienced significant trauma.
"In the sense of an actual location, or a place that's familiar to the child, yes, there's a traumatic event, but there have also been lots of positive memories, we would assume, in that environment and there could continue to be positive memories in the future.
Ms Xintavelonis said if parents noticed a significant change in their child — such as to their appetite, sleeping patterns or behaviour generally — and that continued for weeks or months, professional help should be sought.
"It's also important to remember that kids are really resilient as well, and sometimes there may not be any concerning thoughts or worries or behaviours that we may see, and that's OK too," she said.
