Parkes Little Athletics Club was supported through the Parkes Shire Council Evolution Mining Northparkes Sports Grant. The funding they received helped the organisation upgrade their high jump mats.
The new high jump mats are safer and usable by the older age groups part of Little A’s. How fun do these new high jump mats look?! Even the adults are keen to test them out.
Be sure to get your sports grant applications submitted before they close on 30 September! www.parkes.nsw.
Forbes Public School Kindergarten students recently celebrated the milestone of reaching 100 days of school.
Students made 100 biscuits, wrote about what they will look like/eat at 100, built towers using 100 cups and made self portrait of themselves at 100 years old.
FPS is proud of our littlest learners and all of their achievements so far. Keep up the great work Kindergarten.
The 3-6 High Potential Art Class enjoyed their second lesson with Miss Massey.
Each week, students will learn a new artistic skill to build upon their natural ability.
The students used colours, tones and blending to start the background on their canvases.
Some of our Year 9 and10 students attended a NSW Mining Virtual Reality session recently run by NSW Mining Representative Sharon Bushby.
Our students had the chance to hear about the mining industry, explore and do a research task about minerals that are mined in Australia.
The highlight of the session was when students had the chance to put on the VR headsets to explore different jobs in mining.
Mrs Carne’s Stage 5 Industrial Technology Timber class is well underway with the construction of their bedside table project.
To complement their hand tool work, Mrs Carne demonstrated the use of the bandsaw, a machine students will have access to in senior years.
Students are using a variety of hand tools and woodworking techniques to cut box joints, rebate joints, and half lap joints, all of which contribute to the carcass construction.
TAFE NSW Forbes enjoyed a lovely NAIDOC morning tea on Tuesday 22 July.
Thanks to our local Aboriginal Education and Engagement Coordinator Katie for organising the event.
The amazing grazing table was popular amongst those who attended the morning tea.
Parkes Meals on Wheels hosted its annual Christmas in July luncheon, volunteers and clients came together to reconnect and enjoy each other’s company over a beautiful lunch prepared by the Parkes Services Club.
The luncheon included several great lucky door prizes and included a wonderful raffle which was very well received with some great prizes up for grabs.
Everyone who attended participated in the Secret Santa activity with many funny Christmas gifts being received, putting enormous smiles on everyone’s face.
On Tuesday last week Parkes PCYC held a community event to showcase their 2025 Nations of Origin team.
We saw the gymnastics girls perform and our football teams play some games against Cowra.
Thank you to the local community that that either donated or came and showed their support of this program.
A large contingent from Forbes Netball Association attendend the Hart Junior State Titles recently.
The Hart Junior State Titles were held at Penrith and Baulkham Hills.
By all accounts, the Forbes girls absolutely crushed it in all their games!
At Forbes High farm, during Stage 4 sport, Show Team students participate in a variety of activities. They care for our beloved animals and maintain the equipment.
Additionally, they meticulously collect and package eggs from the chicken coops for sale at Sheldricks Fine Foods, deepening their understanding of the farming business.
This practical experience cultivates teamwork, responsibility, and essential life skills, all while allowing them to appreciate the great outdoors.