Students engaged closely with the text and artwork of The Colt from Old Regret, and developed their poetry and art skills through short, engaging activities inspired by the infamous poem by Banjo Patterson.

This program took place over Zoom and cameras were hidden. Students and their teachers were able to ask plenty of questions and contribute ideas to the conversation by typing into the Q&A and chat function.

A recording of the session will be made available to those who have registered soon.

The content in the learning session was suitable for students in years K-6 and linked with the Australian Curriculum V9 for English and Visual Arts. 

About Dianne Wolfer

Dianne Wolfer is an award-winning author of 25 books, including the acclaimed Light series, The Dog with Seven Names and The Last Light Horse. Most recently, Dianne’s book Scout and the Rescue Dogs won the Children’s Book of the Year at the Western Australian Premier’s Literary Awards.

About Erica Wagner

Erica Wagner is an artist, publisher and creative consultant to storytellers. For over three decades, Erica has edited and published many ground-breaking and award-winning books for children and young adults. Erica’s first book, Hope is the Thing (2023), written by Johanna Bell, won the CBCA New Illustrator Award. The book was also shortlisted for the 2024 Wilderness Society Environment Awards for Children’s Literature. Erica is a painter, drawer and collage artist. 

About The Colt from Old Regret

You may have heard the story of The Man from Snowy River and his fearless ride through the mountains. This is Colt’s story, of nickering mares and a rearing stallion. What does Colt see, feel and smell as he charges through the bush? Will he escape the snapping stockwhips, to find shelter in an alpine meadow? 

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