15yr old Parkes boy Dylan Mcdonald finished 3rd on the podium at the final Round of the Australian Off Road Championships on this weekend at Nowra.

A few mechanical set backs at the previous round cost Dylan the points lead. Even after being hospitalised due to a training accident, he came out and raced, taking 3rd and 2nd overall on each day.

Not quite the end result that Dylan worked for this year but he will continue to put in the work and to be ready to race in America in a few months time.

The Winn Sideris Public Speaking was held on 17th Sep­tember in our school hall filled with an audience ranging from kindergarten, a class of 3/4, 4/5 and 3 x 5/6 classes.

The topics covered were… embarrassing families, cata­strophic events of 2022, police horses and why I prefer staying in, instead of going out. The four participants had to write their speech and speak for 2 minutes or longer.

The winner of this public speaking event was Alani Brunt with the topic Embarrassing Families… Alani will receive her award on presentation night in term four.

Forbes campus held a very successful morning tea to promote creating a supportive community for mental health and wellbeing.

Ask R U OK? any day. A conversation could change a life.

R U having suicidal thoughts, please seek assistance by contacting your trusted healthcare professional or calling Lifeline on 13 11 14. R U concerned for your safety or the safety of others, seek immediate assistance by calling Triple Zero (000)

Old classmates enjoyed reconnecting over the weekend of 6, 7 and 8 September, some not having seen each other since school days, while others had attended past class reunions.

There was a meet and greet at Cambridge on Friday night, lunch at the Coachman on Saturday and dinner at the Hong Loch on Saturday night. We laughed as we shared old school memories, and listened with interest to each other’s stories of where their life had led them.

Some of us had been at school together from Kindergar­ten onwards. But no matter how long our years together were, there was a sense of gratitude for those years spent together as we were growing up and that had played a part in our formation as adults.

The event ended with coffee in Cooke Park on Sunday morning for those who were still in town. Others, had made an early start to return home; home being as far away as Queensland, Broken Hill, different parts of Sydney, up Newcastle way, and down Wollongong way, Canberra and Orange, and anywhere in between.

Forbes Foxes were on fire and have won a spot in the 2024 Grand Final.

Get pumped up and save the date. Sunday 15th Septem­ber, time TBA.

Shout out to the community who came out in support. A home grand final – bring it on!

Rob Cunningham, Romina Bratton, Hon. Courtney Hous­sos, Phill Donato, Lawrie Conway, Jiro Uesugi and Mayor Neil Westcott.

Tyrone Robinson and his sons Tyrece and Keanu – Bogan Bila Cultural Dance Group.

Ian Rowe and Tony Melhuish share their memories and highlights of the last 30 years at Northparkes.

Parkes girl Danielle McDonald took out a double win and extend her championship lead this weekend at rounds 9 and 10 of the Australian Off Road Championships.

Saturdays 3 hour cross country was epic and Danielle managed to get an early lead and maintained a smooth flow.

Sundays sprints saw Danielle put down a solid first test time and kept a strong lead all day.

Dirt bike riding prodigy Mason Wild has taken 2nd place at Australian titles held at Forbes Auto Sports club a fortnight ago.

His tactical final gate selection of gate 7 gave him the opportunity to push hard into the first corner coming out of the first lap in a comfortable 3rd position.

The 6 lap final gave Mason time to ride a clean smart race, slipping into second position right after the last lap board was released and finishing the meeting second in Australia.

Parkes Christian School K-2, The Majestic Puppet Theatre.

The Woodcutters by Beau Longhurst.

Bird on a Biscuit Tin by Michelle Hazelton.