Parkes High School 2025 Rural Fire Service Cadet students have been out in the field conducting drills.
The students have completed several practical scenarios. Recently the cadets completed a victim rescue.
The Cadets were at the Airport recently, participating in a practical drill in grass fields.
Students have enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with their classmates in the playground.
What a great way to engage with nature and each other after returning from the recent school holidays.
These interactions not only nurture friendships but also improve communication and collaboration skills.
An honorary service was held as Pastor Andrew and Michelle head into their next chapter.
Pastor Andrew and Michelle are moving on after serving faithfully in Forbes. They have been an absolute blessing.
Everyone is welcome to attend Northside Chapel at 59 Johnson St, Forbes.
It was a joy to celebrate our amazing volunteers at our ‘Heroes Volunteer Celebration’.
Those who serve our congregation are the backbone of our church.
Have you considered joining our team?
RBCC welcomed their students back.
Everyone looks excited for term four.
Looking forward to ending the year on a high.
Just Ad Kids: A three-day Filmmaking Program for Kids 10+ recently took place at the Club Forbes Auditorium over three days. On day one the kids learned about screenwriting, storyboarding, and casting.
Day two, saw the kids bring the script to life. Rehearsing lines, learning acting techniques, and working together to get ready for the shoot. Taking on the role of both the cast and the crew to film their very own TV ads.
The final day was all about bringing everything together! The basics of editing, including how to cut your footage, add sound effects, music, and other finishing touches.
Parkes Library has been thrilled with the response to their travelling exhibition Questacon housed in the Coventry Gallery. We’ve seen hundreds of school kids and community members visit and attempt to solve these tricky challenges! Adults will quickly discover that these activities and problems aren’t just for the kids.
Questacon’s travelling exhibition Fascinating Science is a free interactive exhibition that covers everyday scientific principles and problem solving puzzles in a fun, hands-on way. The exhibition mainly targets visitors aged 8 to 14 years, but can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Questacon is open each day during the School Holidays from 9.30am – 5pm and on weekends from 10am – 2:00pm. Questacon finishes on 31 October. Closed Labour day public holiday.
The Strong Men Boys Group had the privilege of participating in a wellbeing fishing session led by Brett Smith from NSW Fisheries at Lake Forbes. This event was part of Forbes High School’s and NSW Fisheries’ commitment to RUOK?
The boys learned about caring for our waterways and the various fish species native to our local area. Additionally, several carp were caught, much to the delight of the pelicans nearby.
During the session, some of the boys borrowed a bucket from a nearby Forbes Shire gardening crew and took the initiative to clean up rubbish around the lake. Well done to the boys for giving back to the community.
Duke of Edinburgh participants set out on their adventurous journey at Nangar National Park. Over two days, the students hiked an impressive 23km, set up camp, and prepared their own meals.
The hike was both challenging and rewarding, providing a wonderful opportunity for teamwork and personal growth and enjoy spotting local wildlife along the way.
All participants successfully completed the Adventurous Journey component of their Bronze Award and continue to work towards their individual goals in physical recreation, skills, and volunteer service.
The Parkes Shire Library hosted Parkes East Public School Kindergarten students for a visit.
The students were excited to have a tour of the library and to visit the current Questacon display.
Students were lucky enough to listen to a brand new story and make their very own badges.