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Our Young Bloke – Samuel Pearce

July 9, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Vice Captain Parkes Christian School – Samuel Pearce

How old are you? I am 11.

Where do you go to school? I go to Parkes Christian School.

What is your favourite after school activity? I play cricket at home and also on Saturdays.

What is your favourite food, movie and music? My favourite food is pizza and sausage rolls. My favourite movie is the Karate Kid and my favourite music is the late 2000s music.

What do you want to do when you grow up? When I grow up I want to be either a farmer or a firefighter.

If you could have a superpower what would it be? Either the power of speed or the power of invisibility.

What makes you laugh the most? It would probably be comedians like Rowan Atkinson.

If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? Probably no smoking.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I like to read books and play sport.

Our Gal – Laura Rusten

July 2, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Vice Captain Parkes Christian School – Laura Rusten

How old are you? I am 17 years old

Where do you go to school? Parkes Christian School

What is your favourite after school activity? Riding and caring for my horses.

What is your favourite food, movie and music? Gravy is an addiction.

What do you want to do when you grow up? I would like to be an equine acupuncturist.

If you could have a super power what would it be? I would love to have the power to see the future.

What makes you laugh the most? Dad jokes.

If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? It would be illegal to not like chocolate.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. Horses are actually not my favourite animal.

Our Bloke – Johann Smit

June 25, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

School Captain Parkes Christian School
– Johann Smit

How old are you? 11 years old.

Where do you go to school? Parkes Christian School.

What is your favourite after school activity? Sport.

What is your favourite food, movie and music? Food: pasta; Movie: Star Wars; Music: Marshmello.

What do you want to do when you grow up? I don’t know yet.

If you could have a superpower what would it be? To turn invisible.

What makes you laugh the most? Jokes.

If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? Everyone should be allowed to have technology.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I am South African.

Our Gal – Laura Hall-Matthews

June 18, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Laura Hall-Matthews – Captain Parkes Christian School

How old are you? 18

Where do you go to school? Parkes Christian School

What is your favourite after school activity? Hanging out with my friends and ex-ploring outside. I’m also interested in aviation and working to get my pilot’s license.

What is your favourite food, movie and music? Favourite food is sushi, favourite movie is The Longest Ride or Hitch but I honestly have so many favourites. I love country music and listening to the latest charts.

What do you want to do when you grow up? I would like to pursue study in business or communications, but definitely travel and explore everything.

If you could have a super power what would it be? I’d love to be able to read minds or being invisible so I’d be able to find out what is really happening.

What makes you laugh the most? My friends and family always make me laugh, especially hearing all their stories and jokes from my older cousins.

If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? To have free food options so we’re able to try more food from various cultures. (I know it definitely wouldn’t be justifiable but I just love food and trying new things)

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I was climbing a tree when I was younger and accidently grabbed a lizard on one of the branches. It scared me so much and since then I’ve tried to avoid all lizards because they still kind of startle me.

Our Bloke – Thomas Unger

June 11, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Vice Captain Parkes Christian School Thomas Unger

How old are you? 17

Where do you go to school? Parkes Christian School.

What is your favourite after school activity? I usually like spending some of the afternoon playing the piano, though I should practice the music I’m meant to more.

What is your favourite food, movie and music? Any kind of spicy food is pretty good, I don’t really watch heaps of movies but ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ is always pretty funny, and my favourite kind of music has to be country and classic Aussie rock.

What do you want to do when you grow up? I’m not real sure yet, but I’ll probably be driving a Hilux ute and flying planes at some point.

If you could have a super power what would it be? Flying for sure, it would be awesome to fly around cliffs and get everywhere quickly.

What makes you laugh the most? I know Dad would like me to say it’s his jokes, but it’s probably listening to my mates tell stories that seem to change every time they get told.

If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? I would ban yellow lollies, as they are always the last ones left in the bag for a reason.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I’ve climbed to the top of Mt Kosciusko, and being the tallest mountain in Australia, I thought it would be downhill the whole way down but I was wrong.

Our Gal – Hannah McIntyre

June 4, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

School Captain Parkes Public – Hannah McIntyre

How old are you? 11

Where do you go to school? Parkes Public School

What is your favourite after school activity? Sports, like dance and tennis.

What is your favourite food, movie and music? Food: tuna macaroni. Movie: MacGyver. Music: Florinda Georgia Line.

What do you want to do when you grow up? Not sure yet.

If you could have a super power what would it be? Human lie detector, to see if people are telling the truth.

What makes you laugh the most? My little brother Peter.

If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? You have to be at school, the maximum days away would be 20 a year, unless there is a really good reason.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. Both my brother and I have ripped our chin open. We have both needed to be glued back together.

Our Bloke – Bailey Boland

May 28, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Captain Parkes Christian School –
Bailey Boland

How old are you? 17, turning 18 this year.

Where do you go to school? I go to Parkes Christian School, alongside with my two brothers, sister and my mum who is a teacher’s aide at PCS.

What is your favourite after school activity? Hanging out with family and friends, playing games with bros and also attending youth group.

What is your favourite food, movie and music? I love a lot of food so I don’t necessarily have a favourite food, same goes for movies, but for music, I love listening to soundtrack, pop and Christian music.

What do you want to do when you grow up? Still haven’t fully decided on what I want to do yet, but I do have some dreams in mind that I’d like to pursue.

If you could have a super power what would it be? Kind of cliché, but I’d like to have super speed or super strength.

What makes you laugh the most? Jokes from family and friends, and my own comments.

If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? All children in both public and private schools should get free education.

Tell us an interesting fact about your-self. I’m a huge fan of the movie/gaming industry. I’ve grown up watching so many marvellous movies and playing extraordinary games from all generations.

Our Gal – Indianna Kennedy

May 21, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Vice-captain Middleton Public School – Indianna Kennedy

How old are you? 11

Where do you go to school? Middleton Public School

What is your favourite after school activity?
Gymnastics.

What is your favourite food, movie and music? Food: ravioli; movie: Harry Potter 3; music: country

What do you want to do when you grow up? I want to be a veterinarian.

If you could have a super power what would it be? Shape shifting.

What makes you laugh the most? Friends and comedies.

If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? Poverty stops now!

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I love, love, love animals, especially puppies.

Our Young Bloke – Riley Fernando

May 14, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes Public School Captain – Riley Fernando

How old are you? 12

Where do you go to school? Parkes Public

What is your favourite after school activity? Football.

What is your favourite food, movie and music? Food: steak; Movie: Godzilla vs Kong; Music: Ski Mask The Slump God.

What do you want to do when you grow up? I want to be in the military or be part of the service anywhere.

If you could have a super power what would it be? Invisibility, so I’m not seen all the time.

What makes you laugh the most? My baby brother.

If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? No cars, people have to use motorbikes for transport.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I’ve been riding bikes for around four years now. I love mountain bike riding and BMX.

Our Young Gal – Meg Skinner

May 7, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

How old are you? 11

Where do you go to school? Middleton Public School

What is your favourite after school activity? Netball, physie and swimming.

What is your favourite food, movie and music? Food: curried sausages; Movie: Wonder – it has a lovely storyline and it shows that it’s OK to be different; Music: Dua Lipa.

What do you want to do when you grow up? I would like to be a paediatrician because I would like to be able to help sick kids.

If you could have a super power what would it be? Teleportation – it would be great to move from one place to another without moving.

What makes you laugh the most? My oldest brother Charlie and his jokes.

If you were the ruler of your own country, what would be the first law you would introduce? All shops would be closed on public holidays, especially Anzac Day.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I enjoy sewing as I find it relaxing, and I love swimming. My favourite event is the medley, doing one lap of every stroke.

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