Dreams do come true at Sydenham-Hillside Primary School.
One pupil’s obsession with the works of popular children’s author Bernadette Kelly has resulted in a surprise visit to the school by the Riding High author last Wednesday.
Kelly’s visit was organised in secret by teacher Sonia Seeger, who wrote to the Pony Patch creator asking if she’d be willing to pass on some of her wisdom to students.
More than 150 grade one and two pupils were treated to the surprise visit at the Hillside campus, which was perfect timing as they prepares to celebrate Book Week next month.
Mrs Seeger said the session went well and the students were excited to meet a real author.
But it was an extra special occasion for Sabrina, who, according to Mrs Seeger, is “mesmerised” by one of Kelly’s fictional characters.
Sabrina not only got to meet her favourite author but now has a signed copy of her book.
“Bernadette was overwhelmed with the amount of pre-ordered books,” she said.
