
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.
Nicholas Glasson (16): It was great! The information was very good and will impact how I think in future. I am sure to buy more second-hand clothing from now on.
Deb Jones: It was a great event and I have decided to commit again to Plastic Free July, eating less red meat and more plant-based food. It also got me thinking about the next level up from recycling, which is refusing to buy new items.
Marg Jones, Bill Jayet and Sharon Fhipps:







Kelsey (9) and Alana (12) Finnegan:
Amarni Reidy (9): I wanted to do it to see what it’s like as I enjoy making art. I was inspired by a book I read about rainbows, water and nature. I saw a rainbow on the front cover and started making one, and then continued making other things found in nature and the garden.

Alexander Priest: Oscar Hendry is my best friend and I want to help him to save the world’s future.
Clayton Wing Yip, Elizabeth Drewes, Vienna Farrell, Marty Davis and Arial Johnson: We are concerned about climate change, and it is great to have this event in Parkes. We wanted to participate to help raise awareness. It was empowering to be here today as we now know how we can get involved and help. It also created a better sense of community and it was great to see the Mayor and some Councillors also care about the environment.
Jeanette Lane and Julie Layton: Julie: I absolutely believe we have to do something. It is important to invest in our collective voice for change. Jeanette: We need to stop the investments in gas fired plants. It was also great for kids to see other kids take action.



