A huge congratulations to all of our winners from the Grilling and Smoking competitions held over Saturday and Sunday of the Championships.
There were 15 teams cooking off for $10,000 in prizes, including four local teams from Forbes, other teams travelled from as far as Brisbane and Adelaide.
The amazing aromas could be smelled all over town and it certainly drew the crowds in to Grinstead Oval where all the action was taking place.
FNPS had a very special visit from Josie Bailey, Relieving Executive Director Rural South and West and David Lloyd, Director Educational Leadership.
Students were very excited to welcome them both into their classrooms to showcase the amazing work happening in our rooms around explicit teaching.
They were also treated to an amazing performance by our Wiradjuri Choir.
Some great fun was had by students for the PBL celebration.
The theme was mufti and favourite sporting teams colours day.
Continue to be Safe, Respectful and Responsible Parkes East.
The Community Fishing Day on Saturday was a fun filled day for the whole family.
Attendees enjoyed fishing and Red Cross workshops, delicious food, Elite Event Hire jumping castle, blue sky forbes merchandise, free fishing lures, and catch mats.
A big thank you to everyone who attended and made Community Fishing Day so much fun.
What does it take to keep an egg safe when dropped from a height? Mrs Pays Year 8 Science students put this question to the test recently.
The challenge was to design structures to protect `eggs’ from falls from various heights.
Students came up with some magnificent designs…some more successful than others.
Red Bend Catholic College hosted the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocesan World Mission Month Socktober launch, with students from St Joseph’s Parish School Condobolin, St Laurence’s Parish School Forbes and Holy Family School, Parkes.
The iconic symbol of Socktober is a tattered, recycled ball made of socks, t-shirts, and plastic bags tied with string, representing the essence of the event. Playing various games with the use of old socks to connect with and support underprivileged children, fostering empathy and understanding for their circumstances.
Mongolia has a small Catholic community of around 1,500 people. Through initiatives like Socktober, we are supporting individuals striving to break free from poverty and create better futures for themselves. To learn more or to donate, please visit https://www.socktober.org.au
Popular with the crowds at this years 2024 Trundle ABBA Festival was six piece Sydney band, Disco Revolution.
Trundle came alive with electric sounds and colours on Saturday 19th October for the Trundle ABBA Festival.
A massive thanks to the Parkes Shire Council Events Team and Parks and Garden Team for bringing together and supporting the Festival.
See you all at the next one and don’t forget to please keep supporting local.
Thanks to all of our fabulous Makers and everyone who came along – locals and visitors alike.
What a fabulous day we had at Meet the Makers at the Forbes Visitor Information Centre.
Our Mayor, Phyllis Miller OAM, was delighted to welcome Forbes’ three newest Australian citizens at a Citizenship Ceremony held last Friday, 11th October.
Jude Terrado, Elenita Terrado and Dary Leng each made their Australian citizenship pledge in front of family and friends at the Forbes Council Chambers.
Congratulations to you all on becoming Australian citizens and we know you will make a great contribution to our community.
Staff at Ron Dunford’s Chemist send a huge thank you to everyone that supported them in raising money for breast cancer. They raised an amazing $954, all of which will be donated to the McGrath Foundation.
A huge congratulations to Noelene, who was the lucky winner of our gorgeous raffle.
Also thank you to the staff who made the morning tea possible; and thank you to the community for supporting such a great cause.