The CWA Oxley Public Speaking winners of the Years 3 & 4 division are (L-R) Belle Bardawil (St Francis Xavier, Lake Cargelligo – H/C), Chelsea Ray (Parkes Christian School – H/C), reserves Matthew Thompson (Parkes Christian School) and Murray Worthington (Condobo-lin Public School), Samara Wood (Parkes East Public School – H/C) and winner Marcus Skinner (Middleton Public School).
Captain Parkes Christian School – Nicholas Unger
How old are you? 17.
Were You Named After Anyone? No I don’t think so.
What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Sweet and salty popcorn, Zinger Box, steak sandwich.
If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? To be a farmer.
If you could invent something, what would it be? Instant travel.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I was hoping for $100,000 to buy myself a chopped Landcruiser, but unfortunately $10,000 doesn’t quite cut it. So, I’d buy myself a new motorbike
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Flown on a plane.
If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? The founders of John Deere, the machine manufacturing company, John Deere and Charles Deere.
What makes you feel like dancing? Whenever I am in a happy mood.
If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Chopped Landcruiser, trip to America and a waterfront house on a river.
Elvie Collins: My garden – I love growing things and it is good exercise and very rewarding, especially planting flowers.
Rita Carpenter: I love to crochet, especially blankets and knee rugs. I find it very relaxing and it keeps my mind occupied. I’ve been doing it from a young age when my grandma taught me.
Trish Davies: My favourite possession is my car. I can’t do without it. I’ve had a Mazda for the past four years and love driving it out of town to visit friends.
Emily Klein (middle) enjoys her ice cream with Mum Jessica and brother Liam.
Ryder Vidler, Maleaha Clark and Adeline Smede.
Lachlan Bennett, Gabriella Miri, Nicholas Hunt and Harvey Williams.
Jessica Ross with Noah, and Paige Cowling with Elsie.
Parkes Public School Vice-Captain – Emma Hando
How old are you? 12.
Were you named after anyone? No.
What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Lunch, chips and grapes.
If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? A sports trainer.
If you could invent something, what would it be? A drone that cleans up the ocean.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? A new camera.
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Let my brother and his friends swing me around.
If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Les Murray.
What makes you feel like dancing? A good beat.
If you found a genie, what would you wish for? A never ending supply of money, a lot of art supplies and my own sports gym.
Parkes Public School Vice-Captain – Lachie MacGregor
How old are you? 11 turning 12.
Were you named after anyone? No.
What 3 things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Pizza rolls, salt and vinegar chips and chocolate.
If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I’d like to be an electrical engineer.
If you could invent something, what would it be? A cure for cancer.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? VR headset and then send any money left to charity.
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? I have been in a really high light house.
If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Alexander the Great.
What makes you feel like dancing? Music.
If you found a genie, what would you wish for? Fame.
Anna Orr – Parkes Public School Captain
How old are you? 11
Were you named after anyone? Not that I know of.
What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Rockmelon, sandwich and crackers.
If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I would either be a farmer because I love animals or a doctor as I love helping people.
If you could invent something, what would it be? A cure for cancer.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? To be honest I really don’t know. I’d probably buy food for dinner and cook all the amazing things I’d love to cook.
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Seeing a snake. I live on a farm, so
this is a common scare.
If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Anne Frank, she interests me so much.
What makes you feel like dancing? Any music with a good beat.
If you found a genie, what would you wish for? For COVID to be gone in a snap of a finger.
Kasey Morgan and Patrick McPherson – Parkes East Public School Captains:
Patrick: It meant a lot to me having the opportunity to talk about people who came before us and did a lot for our country.
Kasey: It was an opportunity to honour the people who fought for our country.
Charlie Denham-Jones and Amanda Lowe – Parkes High School Captains:
Charlie: It was an honour to talk on behalf of the modern youth and to address what we’ve learned at school and tell the veterans that we are in awe of their medals.
Amanda: It was a great opportunity to speak and to see the whole of Parkes join together again after a long period of isolation. I felt very honoured to have shared the platform with Major General Paul Stevens, AO (retired).
Harry Yelland – Parkes Public School Captain
How old are you? 12.
Were you named after anyone? No.
What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? A chicken wrap, Milo bar and an apple.
If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? Play for the Australian cricket team.
If you could invent something, what would it be? A time machine.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I’d spend it on a motorbike.
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Driving a header because there are spinning blades in front of you.
If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? Don Bradman and Shane Warne.
What makes you feel like dancing? Music and my friends.
If you found a genie, what would you wish for? More wishes!
The Elvis Street Parade on Saturday drew a huge crowd of over 7,000 people with many participants dressed up for the Speedway theme.
Sophy Jones took her pet lamb for a walk on Anzac Day to meet John Bogey and his horse.
Major General J Paul Stevens, AO (retired) was the guest speaker at Monday’s Anzac Day commemoration.