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Our Young Bloke – Adrian Day

April 1, 2022 By Maggi Barnard

Adrian Day – Captain Holy Family Primary School

How old are you? 11 years

Were you named after anyone? My name is a combination of my grandparents’ names on my mum’s side of the family.

What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Garlic bread, scrolls and cupcakes.

If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? Electrical engineer.

If you could invent something, what would it be? A machine that does all your schoolwork for you.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Give half to my parents and then go to the computer shop and get a MacBook and new phone for dad and keep the rest for savings.

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Riding the Wild Mouse in Luna Park.

If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Shane Warne.

What makes you feel like dancing? Listening to great music when out with friends.

If you found a genie, what would you wish for? I would wish for a big lake in Parkes to take the boat out on.

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