Education in regional NSW has been strengthened, following the integration of two leading schools in Bathurst, The Scots School and All Saints’ College, to create a new combined school of excellence, to be known as Scots All Saints College.

Headmaster of Scots All Saints College, David Gates said as activities at both schools continue at a steady pace throughout 2018, there is good momentum in the integration process to ensure the new College is ready to welcome all students in 2019.

“The exciting reality is two outstanding independent schools in Bathurst are coming together to provide a stronger and innovative educational offering for the current and future needs of all students.

The new school aims to preserve the best of two very successful schools and build on them for the current and future needs of all students,” said David.

“The high quality learning environments, calibre and caring nature of the teaching staff will offer exceptional co-curricular programs and teaching excellence for all students from pre-kindergarten through to Year 12.”

An upgrade of boarding facilities is in progress and plans are in place for further upgrades of specialist learning spaces in preparation for full integration in 2019.

Scots All Saints College Scots Campus will open its doors to the community on Saturday, 27th October from 11am to 2pm for their Open Day. Interested families are invited to come along to an information night to hear about the opportunities offered at the new senior school on Friday, 26th October at 7pm in the Aikman Hall.

There has been strong interest from families enquiring about the new school. Scholarships for 2020 offer students an opportunity to attend the college. Applications are now open.

More information is on our websites or please contact Lynda Ireland on 6331 2766 or email scots@scots.nsw.edu.au.

The time has come to give yourself some goosebumps!

The Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society’s home has been transformed into a state of- the art theatre and they are ready to celebrate with a gala concert that showcases memorable moments from musicals and concerts over the past 18 years – since the last refurbishment in 2000.

Over $500,000 was spent on lush new theatre seats, tiered flooring and modern interior design. It is only fitting that a hugely talented cast, band and crew of over 60 members, who had all been involved in previous productions, will make Goosebumps a memorable show. It will feature well-known songs, such as Hard knock life, Pick a pocket, Climb every mountain, Beauty and the Beast, I don’t know how to love him, Somewhere over the rainbow, Timewarp, Supercalla, and medleys from Grease and Les Miserables.

There are only six performances on 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th and 28th October.

Get in quick before tickets sell out.

Mobility impaired patrons need to book in rows A, B or C. If you are in a wheelchair, please call 0429 623 829.

 

How do you legally become married in Australia? Firstly, you have to decide to marry and who is going to be the celebrant. Priests, ministers of recognised religions and registry officers are nominated by their religious bodies to be marriage celebrants.

How do you become a civil marriage celebrant? Being appointed a Justice of the Peace does not allow you to be a marriage celebrant. Before applying to become a Commonwealth-registered marriage civil celebrant you must:

(a) be 18 years of age;

(b) complete Certificate IV in Celebrancy at a registered training organisation and ;

c) be a fit and proper person and be of good standing within the community.

Secondly, you are required to give a marriage celebrant at least one month’s notice and not more than 18 months’ notice of an intended date of marriage.

The priest or marriage celebrant will provide you with the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) to complete. The marriageable age is 18 years. If a person is 16 or 17 and wishes to marry prior to their 18th birthday, a court can give authority for the marriage to be solemnised, although parents may also give their permission. A NOIM may be lodged prior to the 18th birthday, as long as the marriage occurs after the birthday.

Both parties are required to provide original birth certificate or passport. If either party has been previously married, you must provide evidence of the termination with either a divorce certificate (if divorced) or a full death certificate (if widowed). Certificates in a foreign language must be translated into English by an authorised interpreter/translator service. Photocopies are not accepted.

If we can help further at Matthews Williams please contact us.

Excitement is mounting for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to Dubbo next Wednesday with the Mayor inviting the community to a picnic in the park.

Prince Harry and Meghan will fly from Sydney to Dubbo on the second day of their official visit to Australia, Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga and New Zealand.

They will first visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service to learn more about the life-saving role the aviation service provides for people living in rural and regional areas.

The Duke and Duchess will then travel to Victoria Park to join people from Dubbo and surrounding areas at a picnic in the park to celebrate community spirit within the region, and His Royal Highness will give an address.

The historic event in Victoria Park will start at 11:30am and is an opportunity for the public to catch a glimpse of their Royal Highnesses.

The Mayor of the Dubbo Region, Ben Shields has invited the community to a picnic in Victoria Park to welcome the Royal visitors to the region. “Dubbo’s Picnic in the Park will be a great day out for the whole region. Council staff have been working hard to ensure we deliver a great festive atmosphere with music and activities that celebrate our regional community,” the Mayor said.

Representatives at the picnic will include members of the community who have made special contributions in the services of youth, community and the environment, as well as organisations supporting people affected by drought.

The Picnic in the Park will run for three hours with musical performances and food stalls. All the proceeds will go to local charity.

Stand the chance to meet their Royal Highnesses by pre-ordering a beautiful gift bouquet or arrangement for the Royal Visit from the Pink Orchid in Parkes. Phone them on 6862 3522 or call in store at 18 Bushman Street, Parkes.

The Forbes Business Chamber BOSCARS committee are pleased to announce the opening of the awards and the categories for this year’s BOSCARS.

The Chamber has also added in one new category for 2018. The new category for 2018 being ‘Excellence in Sustainability’. Where sustainability is your core business, you must enter this category based on sustainable initiatives and projects within your business, not related to your core offering. The ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ award recognises businesses that are working to reduce the impact of their operations on the environment and/or provide products and services that have positive environmental outcomes.

All other categories remain the same as last year. The categories are Excellence in Innovation, Excellence in Social Enterprise, Excellence in Small Business (under 20 employees), Excellence in Business (employing more than 20 employees), Employer of Choice, Apprentice or Trainee of the Year, Employee of the Year, Young Entrepreneur (Age 18-35), Start Up Superstar, Business Leader of the Year and Business of the Year. The People’s Choice, Tradie of the Year and Most Popular Business remain for 2018.

All Forbes businesses are welcome to participate. Entries close 5th November 2018. For further information please do not hesitate to contact Fiona Ferguson (Forbes Business Chamber) on 0407 380 936 or Cheryl Newsom (Media Liaison) on 0411 211 065.