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Berwick Fields students learnt about the art of cartooning when renowned children's author and illustrator Michael Salmon visited the school. Front are prep students Ryley, Chloe and Jenal. Back are grade five students Nathan and Michael Salmon.Berwick Fields students learnt about the art of cartooning when renowned children’s author and illustrator Michael Salmon visited the school. Front are prep students Ryley, Chloe and Jenal. Back are grade five students Nathan and Michael Salmon.

RENOWNED Australian writer and children’s illustrator Michael Salmon dropped into a Berwick school last week to help students unleash their creativity.
Mr Salmon has written and illustrated more than 80 children’s books and on Wednesday, 13 September shared his love of cartooning with the Berwick Fields Primary School students.
Salmon is the creator of Alexander Bunyip who featured in a long-running ABC television series, and visits hundreds of schools each year.
He spoke to the Berwick students about cartooning and helped motivate children to develop their artistic skills.

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