RBCC welcomed their students back.

Everyone looks excited for term four.

Looking forward to ending the year on a high.

The final day was all about bringing everything together! The basics of editing, including how to cut your footage, add sound effects, music, and other finishing touches.

Parkes Library has been thrilled with the response to their travelling exhibition Questacon housed in the Coventry Gallery. We’ve seen hundreds of school kids and community members visit and attempt to solve these tricky challenges! Adults will quickly discover that these activities and problems aren’t just for the kids.

Questacon’s travelling exhibition Fascinating Science is a free interactive exhibition that covers everyday scientific principles and problem solving puzzles in a fun, hands-on way. The exhibition mainly targets visitors aged 8 to 14 years, but can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Questacon is open each day during the School Holidays from 9.30am – 5pm and on weekends from 10am – 2:00pm. Questacon finishes on 31 October. Closed Labour day public holiday.

The Strong Men Boys Group had the privilege of participating in a wellbeing fishing session led by Brett Smith from NSW Fisheries at Lake Forbes. This event was part of Forbes High School’s and NSW Fisheries’ commitment to RUOK?

The boys learned about caring for our waterways and the various fish species native to our local area. Additionally, several carp were caught, much to the delight of the pelicans nearby.

During the session, some of the boys borrowed a bucket from a nearby Forbes Shire gardening crew and took the initiative to clean up rubbish around the lake. Well done to the boys for giving back to the community.

Duke of Edinburgh participants set out on their ad­venturous journey at Nangar National Park. Over two days, the students hiked an impressive 23km, set up camp, and prepared their own meals.

The hike was both challenging and rewarding, pro­viding a wonderful opportunity for teamwork and personal growth and enjoy spotting local wildlife along the way.

All participants successfully completed the Adven­turous Journey component of their Bronze Award and continue to work towards their individual goals in physical recreation, skills, and volunteer service.

The Parkes Shire Library hosted Parkes East Pub­lic School Kindergarten students for a visit.

The students were excited to have a tour of the library and to visit the current Questacon display.

Students were lucky enough to listen to a brand new story and make their very own badges.

Forbes Public School Prep 4 Big School program has begun and the children are making new friends, exploring the classrooms, and getting to know their teachers.

These sessions are a wonderful way to support transition to school, helping FPS future Kindy students feel confident and excited about starting school.

There are endless smiles amongst the group as the Prep 4 Big School children are all learning, playing, and growing together.

Billy Boil results: 1st place Jim Lingier, 2nd place Sam Harmer and 3rd place- Blake Ridges.

All images credit: Images InstantlyBushman’s Relay results: 1st Junior Furious not Fast, 2nd Mudgee Weapons, 1st Adults Graceys, 2nd The Replace­ments. Thank you Luke and Georgia for coordinating this event.

Dog High-Jump results: Small Dog 1st Shane with Molly, 2nd Sarah with Rocco. Large Dog 1st Chris with Rover, 2ndMat with Alf. Rising Star Dog: Jennie with Sadie.

Lorraine Everest (member of Evening Branch of CWA) running and taping cords to ensure safety at the soup serving bench the day before the September Soup/Slice Kitchen.

The helping hands from Forbes Evening CWA: Robyn Miller (Vice President) and Nic Little (President).

Patrons enjoying soup and a chat at the September Soup/Slice Kitchen: Jessica and James Whalen, Rebecca Bayn­ham and Sue-Anne Nixon.

The Red Bend Catholic College Mountain Bike Team rolled into Glenwood State Forest for a Dig Day hosted by the Orange Mountain Bike Club.

Despite a frosty start , the dedicated crew, Archie Ryan, Bryce Tandy, Lenny Iyer, Will Tandy, Bodhi Lynch, and Jace Rudd, didn’t let the cold slow them down.

After the adrenaline rush, the team rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into building a brand-new trail, learning the ropes of trail construction