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Be Seen @ Eugowra – Village Of Murals

April 16, 2025 by Roxane Manley

Eugowra’s Murals Committee, would like to extend heart­felt gratitude to all the incredible artists who contributed their talents this past weekend.

 


The team of amazing artists spent the weekend revital­izing the town’s murals, including the bushfire mural and the NSW Farmers Mural.

 

Thanks goes to the Murals Committee, artists, vol­unteers, sponsors, billets and everyone who visited Eugowra and supported our community throughout the weekend.

Be Seen @ Parkes Generosity Church

April 16, 2025 by Roxane Manley

It was another great Sunday at Generosity Church Parkes.

 


We love seeing the smiles and new faces.

 


This Sunday come to Cooke Park from 9am for our Easter Egg Hunt and Church Service. Bring your deck chairs, blankets and picnic basket.

Be Seen @FYAT Movie Night

April 10, 2025 by Roxane Manley

A massive thanks to the Forbes Youth Action Team – Sarah, Jolene, Brittany and the junior ambassadors for offering Bedgerabong such a wonderful event.

 


We are truly blessed to have such dedicated people sup­porting our community. Thank you also to everyone who came to make the night a success.

 


we hope you enjoyed the experience, catering and company. Thank you Matt- ELITE Event Hire Gotta luv Spuddy Buddy and Mr Whippy, but can you go past the popcorn and fairy floss?

Be Seen @ Parkes Pcyc

April 10, 2025 by Roxane Manley

Parkes PCYC are excited to welcome their amazing gymnasts back for term two.

 


The energy, determination, and smiles brought to the gym make every session something to look forward to.

 


Flipping into another term full of fun, progress, and plenty of new skills.

Be Seen @ Regional League With P&DNA

April 3, 2025 by Roxane Manley

A huge congratulations to our Parkes Opens team who competed at Regional League over the last couple of days in Orange.

 


These ladies played hard all weekend with some close scores, and earned themselves a place in the finals.

 


The team played well and placed fourth overall – a mas­sive accomplishment. Well done ladies!

Be Seen @ Regional League With Forbes Netball

April 3, 2025 by Roxane Manley

The Forbes Netball Open Representative team played outstanding netball to finish runner-up to Dubbo, in the West/Central West Regional League competition at the weekend. 

The team played rounds over Saturday and Sunday, with two wins and a draw in round one, and a much improved team finished round two with four wins and a loss. 

This put Forbes into the semifinals against Blayney, where the Forbes team again played outstanding skilled netball to defeat Blayney 17-13 to progress to the grand final against Dubbo.

Be Seen @ Parkes High School Open Day

March 27, 2025 by Roxane Manley

Students, families and friends attended PHS open day last week. It was a great opportunity to see the facilities and meet the amazing staff and student leaders.

 


Each faculty had rooms open with interactive activities to see what High School is all about.

 


Parkes High School P&C members provided the BBQ, and the schools SRC students conducted the tours.

Be Seen @ Red Bend Catholic College Assembly

March 27, 2025 by Roxane Manley

Term 1, Week 8 Assembly. Acknowledgment of Country by Stella Neville.

 


The entrance of the cross, candles and Brass Heart by Clare Gorton, Holly Purcival, Immy Ousby, and Cooper Holloway (pictured).

 


College Captains Ruby Arnott and Lachlan Kupkee congratulated our students on their strong commitment to our community.

Be Seen @ Red Bend Catholic College

March 20, 2025 by Roxane Manley

Assembly: The entrance of the cross, candles and Brass Heart by Cooper Holloway, Blake Reeves, Clare Gorton and Camille Murru.

 


Girls age swimming champions: 12/13 years Zoe Field, 14 years Amelia Grayson, 15 years Rosie Hurford, 16 years Jessie Tyack, 17+ years Ruby Jones.

 


Boys age swimming champions: 12/13 years Ollie Keane, 14 years Charlie Smith, 15 years Jedd Smith, 16 years Oscar McGill, 17+ years Max Reid.

Be Seen @ Parkes Christian School

March 20, 2025 by Roxane Manley

During term one, Year 8 are continuing their study of Non Elective Music. Initially, Year 8 studied the various styles of Notation ranging from Graphic Notation to Traditional Notation.

 


The students are currently writing compositions and reflection statements for their first assessment task.

 


Over the last few lessons, Year 8 have started their Ukulele unit. Learning to play the C major scale, various melodies including Baby Shark and chordal patterns to accompany a variety of popular pieces such as, The Lion Sleeps Tonight.

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