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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parkes Que Club Inc held a two course luncheon on Sunday, 9 March to celebrate International Women’s Day.
The luncheon was held at the Parkes Services Club, where there was entertainment, guest speakers, prizes, raffles and event stall holders.
Que Club meets the first Wednesday of every month for a dinner meeting. Contact Karen Ritchie for further information: parkesqueclub@gmail.com
Haylee Redfern was announced the 2024 Forbes Sportsperson of the Year. Haylee is a world champion four times over and the holder of a world record after the WKSF kettlebell world championships.
Andrew Little won Senior Sportsperson of the Year. Andrew has competed in the 2024 NSW Championship this year, attending Sydney Dragway each month in his Camaro to race in Super Sedan.
Annabelle Teague has won Junior Sportsperson of the Year and Annabelle is a young Lawn Bowls enthusiast who is making a name for herself in the sport.
A shout out to all the local Forbes schools for participating in this year’s Clean Up Australia Day.
Thanks to Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre, Lakeshore Early Learning Childcare Centre, Little Kindy Forbes, Forbes Preschool, Forbes North Public School, Forbes Public School, St Laurence’s Parish School, Forbes High School.
Your efforts make a huge difference in keeping our environment clean and beautiful.
Welcome to Forbes – what a night!
Welcome To Forbes: Forbes Shire Council were pleased to welcome over 30 new residents to our amazing town. Guests mingled with community and sporting groups, Councillors and Council staff to learn more about what our town has to offer. Welcome once again! We hope you love Forbes, as much as we do.
Red Bend Catholic College 2026 Enrolments: A reminder that applications for 2026 enrolments close on Thursday, 10 April. If you would like to enrol your child, please head to the website for information www.redbendcc.nsw.edu.au/enrolments
Parkes Shire Libraries: There’s so much happening at Parkes Shire Libraries this March. Take a look!
• Community Fibre Arts Exhibition: Official Opening 15 March 10am
• Author Talk: Bestselling Australian author Nicole Alexander will be at Parkes Library on Friday 14 March, from 6pm. Bookings essential.
• Movement and Motion Lego in the makerspace: For students in years 1 – 4. Bookings essential.
• Expressive Drawing and Mark Making Workshop with Karen Ritchie – Sunday 16 March.
For further information and bookings for any of the above events, call the Parkes Library on 6861 2309.
NSW Government: You are seeing this for a reason. Breast cancer doesn’t wait for a reminder in your notebook. For women aged 50 to 74, a breast screen is the best way to find breast cancer early before you notice a change or feel a lump. Book your free breast screen today. Visit bit.ly/BreastScreen_NSW or call 13 20 50.
International Women’s Day Breakfast: Tickets are selling fast for the 2025 International Women’s Day breakfast in Forbes.
Don’t miss your chance to hear from guest speakers Kelly Foran, CEO of Friendly Faces Helping Hands and Belinda Mawhinney, Leadership Consultant and Founder of The Collective Grenfell. Tickets cost $30 and include breakfast by the lake, guest speakers and local entertainment. We hope to see you there! For more information and bookings go to: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/events/events-2025/march-2025/international-womens-day
TAFE NSW Parkes: Last week, TAFE NSW Parkes hosted an information session with Jordan, from Services Australia, on-hand to discuss services and payments available to students. Participants enjoyed a lovely morning tea, beautifully put together by Leanne Riley. If you are a student that was unable to make the session, and you have some questions around Centrelink payments while studying, please reach out and we can put you in contact with the right people.
Are you eligible for Centrelink payments if you study?