Forbes Netball Association hosted the Susan Pettitt clinic. Susan Pettitt is a popular former Australian Diamond with over 70 caps, and also a player in the winning World Championship Australian team.
The fun clinic started the day, where over 80 boys and girls from across the region, joined in the very popular session, from Forbes, Orange, Young, Narromine and Cowra. The Forbes Netball Association plan on the day being a regular event on the calendar.
Yoga with Carmen from The Held Collective.
Drumming with Kitty.
Storytelling with Cherie and Kitty from Sisters Supporting Sisters.
Parkes Squash player Henry Cross has just played in his first ever Professional Squash Tournament – a satellite event in Canberra.
Henry finished in 13th place, which is fitting because his world ranking also jumped up to number 13 for his age group.
Henry thanked his dad Jay (left) and Geoff (centre) for coaching him during the weekend.
Public Education Week celebrations kicked off with so many amazing costumes. It was wonderful to see the excitement on students faces as they arrived.
The smiles as they paraded for family and friends. Then the pride as they showed their work and classrooms off to allof the special visitors.
The Book Fair was a hit and the support of our school community greatly appreciated.
PHS students had the wonderful opportunity to attend the inaugural Parkes Careers Expo, organised by Mr Anderson from Parkes Neighbourhood Central.
Students had the chance to interact with local industries, universities, NSW Police and the Australian Defence Force to name just a few.
It was a great experience for all of the students who attended the expo.
After much hard work, PDNA celebrated the 2024 season.
Well done to each and every player – you all played well.
A big shout out to all who made it possible for the girls to play the sport they love.
Thank you to everyone who attended for an action packed day full of horses, friends and lots of smiles.
Thank you to the amazing judges who volunteered your time this, and your feedback on how lovely the riders were.
To all the members that volunteered over the weekend, cooking , setting up, canteen, judging, big THANK YOU!
There was an excellent turn out for Ladies Day last Saturday despite the weather.
It was a huge win for 1st grade in a top of the table clash against Bathurst Bulldogs 28-26.
Close game for the Women with a 5-17 loss and 2nd grade going down 19-32.
Parkes PCYC sent 3 teams to Sydney last week to compete in the Nations of Origin Tournament. Ollie, Kate and Andy Thomas prepared one of the footy teams.
Parkes PCYC Club Manager Kimberlet Sherrett helped the kids raise over $20,000 to be able to participate. Torin Hando and Jordan McDougall prepared the other team.
This was the first Nations of Origin Tournament that Parkes PCYC have competed in, so it was seen as an historic moment. Sam Clark prepared the gym girls.
Thank you to each of the willing volunteers who participated in the Bogong Moth Workshop.
Participants learnt of the environmental challenges faced by the Bogong moths, and the pygmy possums that rely on them as a food source.
Workshop participants experienced the power and unity of the Forbes and Parkes community – sharing is caring.