June 13, 2013
By Marcus Priaulx
The five Saltner boys never stop to think about whether they’ll go to school.
They get up at 6:00am and the older boys Harold, 12, and William, 10, prepare breakfast for the younger trio.
They’ll make toast and cereal for Colin, 9, Des, 6, and Percy, 4.
Mum Alicia and dad Des will then make their lunches while their children dress in the Cherbourg State School uniforms they have washed and ironed for them.
The boys are then out the door heading for school at 8:00am.
“They love it,” Mr Saltner said. “They’re with their friends.”
Mr and Mrs Saltner believe school will set their children up for a happier life.
“They’ll have the education to do what they want in the workforce,” Mr Saltner said.
“They love their football but it’s always good to have a back-up plan. When they get a bit older they’ll probably start talking about what they want to do. And we’ll encourage them.”
