What do you want to be when you grow
up?
That was the question on the minds of Coburn Primary School pupils last week.
New Zealand children’s author Michael Salmon was among a number of visitors to the school for Education Week.
He joined members of Victoria Police, the CFA and sports people in providing inspiration to youngsters pondering their futures.
Salmon, whose books include
Bobo My Superdog and Monster, has been visiting Australian schools for decades.
Grade 6 teacher Glenn Heath said the careers day was a hit with the pupils.
“Michael Salmon came to visit to share with the children how he comes up with ideas and how he turns those ideas into stories,” Mr Heath said.
“The school has a strong literacy focus, particularly on writing, and the visit was a good way to link our curriculum with a prospective career path.
“Our purpose is to give the children ideas so that when they grow up they can be what they want to be as long as they stick with it.”
