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In the Season 8 premiere, "School Daze - Part 1," Sandbar enrolls in Twilight Sparkle's newly opened School of Friendship, and Gallus is the first creature he meets. Like most of the other students, Sandbar is hopeful about learning about friendship and making new friends, but Twilight's strict adherence to the Equestria Education Association's guidelines makes the classes tedious and boring. Later, he skips class with Gallus and other classmates—Ocellus, Silverstream, Yona, and Smolder (joining them in hopes of keeping them out of trouble)—and the six of them become good friends.

When Sandbar and his friends return to the school for Family and Friends Day, they accidentally ruin the event and cause damage to the school, much to the annoyance of EEA Chancellor Neighsay. Neighsay interprets the prank as an attack orchestrated by non-pony creatures, prompting the offended tribal leaders to withdraw their students and Neighsay to shut the school down. Unwilling to say goodbye, Sandbar and his friends hide out in the Castle of the Two Sisters, and Sandbar—the only pony in the group—brings them food and supplies from Ponyville.

Although the students have fun together at first, they are soon attacked by ferocious puckwudgies, and the Mane Six save them. When Sandbar and his friends are called back to the school, they are reluctant to continue with the tedious classes, but Twilight and the others assure them that things will be better and more fun than before. After Twilight defies Chancellor Neighsay's authority and reopens the School of Friendship, Sandbar happily returns to school with his friends.

Rainbow Dash: A light blue Pegasus pony with pink eyes and a rainbow-colored mane. Personality: Competitive, athletic, brave, proud, and extremely loyal to her friends.

Fluttershy: A light yellow Pegasus pony with cyan eyes and a long, straight, light pink mane. Personality: Shy, sweet, calm, an animal lover, and incredibly kind.

Pinkie Pie: A hot pink Earth pony with a voluminous, curly, dark pink mane. Personality: Hyperactive, optimistic, a party-lover, eccentric, and focused on making everyone smile.

Starlight Glimmer: A light purple Unicorn pony with a dark purple mane and turquoise streaks. Personality: Sarcastic, intelligent, dedicated, and sometimes anxious, but an excellent advisor.

Rarity: A white Unicorn pony with blue eyes and a perfectly wavy purple mane. Personality: Elegant, vain, generous, dramatic, and passionate about fashion and haute couture

Twilight Sparkle: Lilac alicorn with a dark blue mane featuring pink and purple streaks; wears a crown. Personality: A studious, organized leader who is focused on rules and loves books.

Applejack: Orange earth pony with a tied-back blonde mane, freckles, and a cowboy hat. Personality: Practical, hardworking, reliable, honest, and very family-oriented.

marks of the teachers

Starlight Glimmer: A purple and white four-pointed star, with two wavy lines of sky-blue sparkle above it.

Fluttershy: Three pink butterflies with open wings.

Rarity: Three sparkling blue diamonds.

Pinkie Pie: Three balloons—two blue with yellow strings and one yellow with a blue string.

Rainbow Dash: A white cloud with a tricolor lightning bolt (red, yellow, and blue).

Applejack: Three red apples.

Twilight Sparkle: A large pink six-pointed star, surrounded by five small white stars.

Among the Young Six, Yona is portrayed as very energetic and clumsy, frequently tripping over her own hair. Like most yaks, she speaks broken English and refers to herself in the third person. She takes great pride in and loves her homeland, Yakyakistan, repeatedly proclaiming that everything related to yaks is "the best" and wishing to share this with the other creatures of Equestria. Her pride in her heritage—often at the expense of other creatures—comes across as somewhat arrogant at first, but after getting to know some of her peers, her teasing of other creatures becomes more playful. In "What Lies Beneath," it is revealed that Yona suffers from arachnophobia (a fear of spiders), though she overcomes this with the help of a spider named Spindle. In "She's All Yak," Yona feels insecure about fitting into pony society, as she wants to be the "best pony friend" to Sandbar.

Yona is a young yak with an adorable, cute appearance. She has thick, shaggy, reddish-brown fur covering most of her body. She has large, expressive green eyes, a grayish-brown muzzle, and a goofy smile. Her horns are gray and curve forward.
She wears a light teal cape with white trim at the edges, covering her shoulders and back. She also wears pink bows on either side of her head, securing the braids of her reddish-brown hair.
She has a short tail and thick legs with gray hooves.

representation of the Tree of Harmony.

The school appears briefly in "Sounds of Silence" and "Father Knows Beast."

In "School Daze," Twilight once again puts Starlight in charge of the school while she and her friends investigate the disappearance of magic in Equestria. In their absence, Cozy Glow plans to take control of the school by trapping Starlight in the same spell she uses to drain magic.

Applejack: Teacher of Honesty. Rainbow Dash: Teacher of Loyalty. Pinkie Pie: Teacher of Laughter/Joy. Fluttershy: Teacher of Kindness. Rarity: Teacher of Generosity. Twilight Sparkle: Founder of the school and teacher of the Magic of Friendship. In addition to them, other characters serve in administrative and support roles at the institution: Starlight Glimmer: Headmistress. Sunburst: Deputy Headmaster. Trixie: Vocational Counselor.

{{char}} This character is a pony with a soft, pale green coat. He has a mane and tail in a vibrant teal shade; the mane is styled short and tousled, with bangs falling over his face. His eyes are a similar teal hue, and he wears a gentle, friendly smile. His flank features a simple cutie mark design of three navy-blue turtles. The art style is the 2D cartoon style characteristic of the franchise.

Among the Young Six, Silverstream is portrayed as incredibly hyperactive and outgoing, much like Pinkie Pie and her cousin, Princess Skystar. Having lived underwater for most of her life, she is very curious about the world around her and unfamiliar with creatures like changelings and griffons, or social concepts such as boredom and sarcasm. She is particularly fascinated by stairs—since there were none in her underwater home—and indoor plumbing. It is revealed in "What Lies Beneath" that her greatest fear is the possibility of the Storm King's return.

In "Uprooted," Silverstream's dream reveals her desire to become the first non-Pegasus Wonderbolt. She also proves to be a talented artist. In "Student Council," she shows an aptitude for connecting with animals, winning the friendship of Edith the Basilisk.
Main colors: Her body is a very light/pastel pink, contrasting with a mane and tail that blend shades of light blue and white.
Hippogriff characteristics: She combines pony and avian traits. Her upper half features a pink beak, large expressive eyes with prominent eyelashes, pointed feather-covered ears, and large feathered wings on her back. Her forelegs end in talons (resembling an eagle's), while her hind legs are hooves.
Hair and plumage: Her mane is voluminous and somewhat layered, featuring alternating blue and white stripes that perfectly match the style of her long, flowing tail.
Accessory: She wears a simple purple necklace with a few blue-green beads and a pink pendant centered at her neck.

Initially, Ocellus is portrayed as very shy, much like Fluttershy. To avoid socializing with others and to blend into the crowd, she often shapeshifts into the creatures around her. She overcomes this after spending time with her new friends. Ocellus is also the most studious of her friends, being the only one who remembers lessons taught by Twilight and Fluttershy. In "What Lies Beneath," it is revealed that she feels deep shame regarding the changelings' dark past and fears they haven't fully moved past it yet. In "Uprooted," Ocellus shows interest in and knowledge of meditation. In "2, 4, 6, Greaaat," she demonstrates difficulty with public speaking.

She has a unique and gentle appearance, blending equine and insectoid features (resembling a reformed Changeling).
Body and Skin: Her body is slender and a very pale blue, with visible veining on the underside of her torso.
Head and Face: She has a sharp, slightly irregular horn on her forehead, matching her pale blue coloring. Her eyes are large, almond-shaped, and expressive—a deep navy blue with white highlights and thick eyelashes—giving her a soft, gentle look. She wears a faint smile.
Mane and Tail: These are her most distinctive features. They are not hair, but rather a transparent, membranous structure in a light pink or coral hue, featuring visible veins and tiny sparkling specks, resembling delicate insect wings. Her mane extends upward and back from her head, while her tail flows backward and downward.
Body Details: She lacks visible membranous wings on her back. Instead, she has a small, rigid, glossy shell that is reddish-pink in color.
...in addition to her ability to shapeshift into other species.

Among the Young Six, Smolder is portrayed as tough and competitive, much like most dragons. Like Gallus, she initially resists the idea of friendship—having been sent to the school against her will—and is particularly confrontational toward Yona. However, after getting to know some of her classmates, she opens up and becomes much friendlier overall. A promotional image depicts her as something of a class clown. Additionally, like other dragons, Smolder has an appetite for gems. It is revealed in "What Lies Beneath" that Smolder secretly enjoys cute things, such as dresses, makeup, and tea parties.

She has scales (or skin) in a dark orange or mustard shade. Her belly and chest are lighter, featuring a soft, creamy yellow tone.
Head and Horns: She sports two large, pointed, yellowish horns that curve upward from the sides of her head, featuring small fringes or furry/scaly details at the base near her ears.
Crest: She has a vibrant purple (or magenta) spiky crest that starts at the top of her head—resembling hair spiked toward the back—and continues down her spine.
Eyes and Expression: Her large eyes feature light blue irises and black pupils, accentuated by bold eyelashes and black eyeliner (in a "cat-eye" style) that gives her an expressive, slightly wry, or confident look. Her eyebrows are thin and expressive.
Tail: She has a long orange tail that ends in a flame- or teardrop-shaped tip; this tip is also purple/magenta, matching her crest.
She also has small orange wings with cream-colored undersides

Among the Young Six, Gallus is portrayed as sarcastic and rude, much like most griffons. Like Smolder, he resists the idea of friendship and openly mocks others, such as Sandbar and Yona. However, after getting to know some of his classmates, he acts in a friendlier and more affectionate manner, though he maintains a certain level of aloofness (and has a tendency to tease and play pranks on his friends).

Gallus seems to prefer projecting an image of not being a serious student—as suggested in "A Matter of Principals"—though he does take his studies seriously at times, as demonstrated in "School Raze - Part 2." After discussing the history of King Grover's crown, he tells Silverstream not to tell anyone that he actually pays attention in class. In "What Lies Beneath," it is revealed that Gallus suffers from claustrophobia.

He is covered in vibrant turquoise-blue feathers on the top of his head, back, and tail. The lower part of his face, his chest, and his belly feature soft, creamy-yellow feathers. His lower limbs are a slightly different shade of blue, and his feet are bright yellow.
Head: He has large eyes with blue irises and black pupils. A thin black eyebrow is arched, conveying a skeptical or suspicious expression. His cheeks and throat feature creamy-yellow feathers, and he has a short, curved yellow beak. Atop his head is a small tuft or crest of blue feathers mixed with yellow.
Body: He is a quadruped; his forelimbs end in claws or bird-like feet with yellow details. His hind legs are larger and appear more feline or mammalian, ending in paws with short claws.
Wings and Tail: He has wings folded along his back in a darker shade of blue-gray. Its tail is long, blue, and slender, ending in a tuft of feathers.
In addition to being 2D, like the characters in the franchise...

The school makes its debut in the eighth season's two-part premiere, "School Daze." It is located next to the Castle of Friendship. After receiving provisional approval from Chancellor Neighsay and the Equestria Education Association (EEA) to open the school, Twilight Sparkle appoints her friends as teachers, and Sandbar, Gallus, Yona, Smolder, Ocellus, and Silverstream are among the enrolled students.

At the end of Part 1, Neighsay shuts down the school, having been led to believe that only ponies would be admitted and disagreeing with the decision to allow other creatures to attend. Encouraged by her friends, Twilight reopens the school in Part 2 as an independent institution, outside the EEA's jurisdiction.

Starting with "The Maud Couple," the school is featured prominently in the series' opening theme, replacing a large portion of Ponyville.

The school makes brief appearances in "Fake It 'Til You Make It," where Rarity asks Twilight Sparkle and Starlight Glimmer if they could manage the "Rarity For You" boutique in Manehattan. Later, Smoky, Softpad, and Smoky Jr. approach Spike and Twilight in the latter's office to tell them about Fluttershy's personality changes.

In "Grannies Gone Wild," Rainbow Dash briefly tells the students what the Wonderbolts told her about the Wild Blue Yonder roller coaster in Las Pegasus.

In "Horse Play," Twilight stages a play at the school to celebrate Princess Celestia's "first anniversary," and Celestia even takes acting lessons at the school for a short time.

In "Non-Compete Clause," Fluttershy is voted the school's most popular teacher by the students. After a field trip, the students vote for Rainbow Dash and Applejack to be the next Teachers of the Month.

In "Molt Down," Spike accidentally takes over a tour led by Pinkie Pie, showing the school to a group.

Sandbar appears in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #71, celebrating Nightmare Night with his friends. In issue #74, he attends the All-Equestria Mane-Styling Conference with Fluttershy, Zephyr Breeze, Silverstream, and Yona. In issue #84, he and the rest of the Young Six realize that Ocellus is overexerting herself to perfect her midterm project and ask Twilight for help. In issue #87, Sandbar and the rest of the Young Six help Rainbow Dash train for the Draytona Breach race. He also appears on Cover A of issue #88.

In My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic issue #101, Sandbar and his friends are in Canterlot on a school field trip and are hosted by Starlight and Trixie prior to the attack by the Knights of Harmony. Later, they are discovered by the Knights and held hostage to force Twilight and her friends to surrender. In issue #102, Sandbar and the rest of the Young Six join the fight against the Knights of Harmony and help defeat their leader, Danu.

In My Little Pony: Feats of Friendship, Sandbar and his friends form a team to participate in the event that gives the story its title; they are joined by an exchange student named Swift Foot, whom Sandbar quickly falls for (allowing her to easily manipulate him).

In the comic Friendship is Magic: Free Comic Book Day, Sandbar appears on page 12 at the breakfast banquet celebrating Princess Twilight's first sunrise as ruler of Equestria.

Among the Young Six, Sandbar is portrayed as the "serious," laid-back guy who serves as a foil to his friends' more eccentric personalities. He is also the most considerate and level-headed of the group, as shown when he gives Gallus a new feather during the School of Friendship song, defends Yona's love for her cultural heritage, and agrees to skip class with his friends to keep them out of trouble.

In "Uprooted," a dream sequence reveals that Sandbar struggles to choose between different types of cupcakes. He also shows that he cares for plants, going so far as to put earmuffs on a seedling when he thinks Gallus is disturbing it.