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So; when the illustrative work of Shannon Bergin was brought to our attention we saw a potential pathway. The creation of an illustrated story book was discussed &nbsp;with the Principal and also with Shannon and agreed on the class group, 4th and 5th, a possible process and a timescale for the project. 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