Jeff Taylor – Never been a fan. Time gets away and then tea-time is too late. Before you know it it’s 10pm. Also we all know it fades the curtains and upsets the cows when they move the sun around…

 

Nancye Blatch – It doesn’t worry me too much. I grumble a bit at the end about getting up in the dark but then I love the extra daylight to play golf or garden.

 

Rowena Smith – I like that there’s enough daylight to go for a walk with my dog after work as predaylight saving I don’t finish work until after dark.

Diana Monkerud: I like to socialise with my family and friends, and also enjoy doing patchwork making
quilts for my family.
Ruth Taylor: I enjoy doing cross stitch and do some most days. My favourite piece I’ve done is a lady in blue.

Jenny McDonald: I read a lot. I read anything, but particularly enjoy historical novels.

Sandy Perceval: I love cooking, especially baked dinners like lamb. It is also good to listen to nice, quiet music.

What makes you curious?
Students from Trundle Central School answered.

Skye Wilson: Life as it is. I always wonder how the world was made and as I enjoy writing I always try to make my stories different.
Raymi Howarth: Horse riding makes me curious about how horses move, and how I can manoeuvre them.

Codie Wilson: I am very curious about writing short stories and film making as that is what I would like to do one day.
Hamish Sanderson: I like writing, but science also interests me and I often wonder about what matter really is.

Isabel Aveyard: I enjoy doing creative stuff like cooking, art and reading – there is so much you  can learn.
Alietha Stokes: The world outside makes me curious, as I enjoy being in nature. It is so different to our lives indoors.

What do you like about playing hockey? Students at Parkes East Public School answered:

Shailey Butt: It’s fun, you use a stick and not your feet and playing as a team is good.
Sophy Jones: I like challenging myself and having fun with my team.

Alexander Chambers: I’ve been playing since I was three. My mum and dad were in state teams. I would like to play in the Australian school team and the Olympics one day.
Frasier Beaton: I enjoy it because it’s quick and always a challenge.

Phoebe Usher: It’s a good sport because you play as a team, it’s fun and you meet lots of new people.
Ebony Cox: It’s fun and I like running around and scoring goals.

What is the highlight of the Parkes Show for you?

Stacey, Charli (2) and Nathan Townsend: We love the animal nursery to watch Charli have fun with the animals. Her favourite are the lambs.

Heather Veal: I’ve been coming to the show for about 70 years since my childhood. It is a great place to meet everyone and talking about what is on exhibition as everyone puts something on exhibition. The main pavilion is also a highlight.

Brian Gray, Amanda Emmet, Oliver Emmett, Tyler and William Gray: We like seeing the kids happy and having a good time on the rides, dodgem cars and jumping castles.

What is the main message of the Mock Crash Demonstration that stands out for you? Parkes High students answer.

Jess Jones: If I go to a party to not get into any car. It is not worth the risk.

Ella Morrisey: I need to be aware who I get into a car with and how much alcohol they’ve had. To never take a risk!

Daisy Burns: To keep in contact with my parents when I’m at a party and call them if I need a lift, or stay there until I am good to drive. I need to make sure to always get a safe lift home.

Parkes Shire Mayor Ken Keith OAM – Parkes Public School Captain 1966: It was when the NSW Governor Sir Roden Cutler visited Parkes. We joined students from across the Shire to greet him at Woodward Oval. I recall feeling very honoured when he stopped to speak to me about my sporting achievements.

 

Parkes Shire Councillor Louise O’Leary: I started Kindergarten at Parkes Public School in 1969 and completed Year 6 in 1975. My fondest memories are of several teachers: Mrs Jones – Year 2, Mr Goonan – Year 5 and Mr Peter Carter – Year 6.

 

Gregor Sammut-Paul, Parkes Stationery & Office Supplies: I was there from 1980 to 1983 and remember the outside emergency stairs being put up on the Bushman building. At that age it was one of the highest buildings I had seen. I also remember one of my teachers fondly. Mr Henkin used to play sports with us in the playground.

 

 

Isabella Barnden (Year 1): I like it because it makes me fit. It is my favourite activity to do during break time at school, especially long rope skipping.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Year 1): I like skipping because when I make a mistake and I can just try again, and it makes me fit and healthy. I enjoy playing tag too, but skipping is the best.

 

Emma Hando (Year 2): I like skipping because you can do cool tricks. My favourite is the pretzel where you have to put your arm under your leg. The other tricks I enjoy are criss cross and the double under.

What message will you take away from the White Ribbon Cup ’18?

Ethan Whalen (Parkes High Year 10): To never do domestic violence against women, and it is a good day to get the schools together for a game.

Luke Noakes (Parkes High Year 11): Violence against women is a big issue and this day helps to create good awareness to help prevent it. It is also good to promote it with a game as everyone loves footy.

Finn Paterson (Parkes High Year 10): It is a great day to get the message out and spread awareness about domestic violence and that we need to respect women and everyone else.

Liz Jones: Watching movies near the fire. My favourite are Danielle Steele movies – I’ve read most of her books too.

 

Greg Cox: Sunny days like this and enjoying being outside or going to a park. I don’t like winter, so these days make up for it.

 

Carol Verstegen: Curl up on the lounge watching movies with my kids. My favourite are thrillers.