Facing up to the big questions

author avatar
Lilly Gibson. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

KIDS NOW HAD SOME PRESSING QUESTIONS FOR THE YOUTH OF TODAY. MOOROOPNA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS HAD THE ANSWERS.

STORY: CALEB FRANCIS. PHOTOGRAPHY: RECHELLE ZAMMIT.

Lilly Gibson, 7

What do you want to be when you’re older?

A KFC worker.

Who do you think would be a good prime minister?

My mum.

If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it?

I’d give it to my family and buy stuff for Tyler’s birthday. Tyler’s my brother.

Harper Ballantyne. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Harper Ballantyne, 7

Who do you think should be the prime minister?

Lilly.

If you could invent a new toy, what would it be?

A toy that loves you.

What do you want to be when you’re older?

I want to work at McDonald’s.

Adam Mohd Azhar. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Adam Mohd Azhar, 8

What do you want to be when you’re older?

A policeman, because they help catch thieves and robbers.

Who do you think would make a good prime minister?

My dad.

What should they teach in school, but don't?

Gaming.

Denver Hanley-Stone. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Denver Hanley-Stone, 8

If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it?

I’d probably share it with my family and buy some other things.

If you had to pick one food to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Strawberries, because they’re yummy and juicy.

What do you want to be when you’re older?

A celebrity.

Ella Turvey. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Ella Turvey, 8

What is your favourite thing to do at school?

Play with my friends.

If you had to pick one food to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Lollies.

What do you want to be when you’re older?

A doctor.

Tyler Blake. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Tyler Blake, 8

What is your favourite thing to do at school?

Science. I’ve got a good teacher, Mr Jeffrey.

What should they teach in school, but don't?

Different languages.

What do you want to be when you’re older?

Archaeologist, because I like informative texts.