State Playoffs in Dubbo. President Zone 4 RES Pairs Final Jun Thorne Geoff Leonard beat Kev Beatty Chris Beatty 13 / 12.
Graham rabbit Cole beat Lea Tanks 25 / 24 in a great display of draw bowling.
Peter Parra Job beat Ashley Baker in a entertaining game of bowls
Major Singles Ben McNaughton beat Graham Cole 25 / 20 in an entertaining game of bowls.
Forbes High School YES program students.
Learning about Animal Studies.
Thank you to the fabulous Bundy.
IMAGE: Benji and Charlie represented FNPS at Remembrance Day 2023.
IMAGE: Link Up to Kindergarten Session number three.
IMAGE: KG & KM met in the kitchen to create some yummy honey joys.
IMAGE: School Spectacular Dance Practice.
IMAGE: Year eight sport.
IMAGE: Our Captains Jessica and Tom at Remembrance Day 2023.
IMAGE: Thanks to band member and teacher Vicki for photos.
IMAGE: The Parkes Shire Concert Band Members enjoy helping the students rehearse.
IMAGE: The school band is going from strength to strength.
IMAGE: A wonderful play of Advance Australia Fair.
IMAGE: The participants worked with an artist and Forbes Shire Council on a mural at the Forbes Skate Park.
IMAGE: his mural is one example of giving back to the community for these future leaders.
IMAGE: The Central West Active Citizen Program is a leadership program for selected Indigenous young people from Parkes, Forbes, Condobolin and Lake Cargelligo.
The kids loved sharing the time with their special people.
Thank you to Catholic Care: Wilcannia Forbes for making this event possible.
Dad’s In School Day was celebrated with many visitors attending kindergarten classrooms and playground.
Name: Courtney Hodges
Where were you born? Forbes
Were you named after anyone? No
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Sounds cliche, but my children.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? The COVID-19 pandemic – to watch the world grind to halt and then slowly put itself back together again made for an interesting time to be alive.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Follow your heart, but take your head with you.
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Deciding to ‘go again’ and rebuild our general practice after floods in a rural area where there are chronic workforce shortages during a time of extreme inflation.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Three rambunctious children, wine and a good book.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Book a holiday.
When are you happiest? When I’m with my siblings and our ever-growing families!
Sam Parish
Name: Sam Parish
Where were you born? Dubbo NSW
Were you named after anyone? Not that I know of
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Becoming a 2 time National Junior Cattle champion
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Going around Australia with my family for 6 months when I was 6
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “If you’re worried about the cost of failure, wait till you get the bill from regret”
What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Buying my house at 20 years old
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? A plane, a pilot and maybe a 6 pack of beer while I wait for take off
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? On a holiday to South America
When are you happiest? Travelling and catching up with good mates