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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.

What did you think of the Sustainability Workshop?

June 18, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

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:
Sharon: The presentations were outstanding and has given us hope and actions to consider. It is wonderful to have such educated and proactive young people in our community. I am definitely going to plant these trees.

Be Seen @ Parkes Picnic Races

June 18, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Entrants for the Best Dressed Couples category in Fashions on the Field. (photo credit: Rochelle Frame)

 

The guest judges from Sydney Elizabeth Packchung and Dixie Coulton with Parkes Picnic Races committee chair-man Tim Keith and winner of the Elegant Lady category Rachael Sladden from Parkes. (photo credit: Rochelle Frame)

 

Entrants in the Best Dressed Child category. (photo credit: Rochelle Frame)

 

The Elegant Lady category had a good number of entries. (photo credit: Rochelle Frame)

 

Be Seen @ Parkes Library

June 11, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

The Parkes Library celebrated Library and Information Week recently with some exciting activities for young readers. Tricia Trim (right) of the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Visitors Centre presented prizes, generously sponsored by the Parkes Radio Telescope Visitors Centre, to the winners last week with the library’s Emma Brown (left).

 

Olivia Culhane won the Find A Book Challenge.

 

Jaxson Miller was a junior lucky draw prize winner.

 

Breanna Powell was also a junior lucky draw prize winner.

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.

Why did you want to enter the Waste 2 Art competition?

June 4, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Kelsey (9) and Alana (12) Finnegan:
Alana: I entered previously and won a prize. I also like to re-use items. It is a lot of fun deciding what to use. I looked around my room for inspiration and saw my piggy bank and decided to make one using old drink cans and tins.
Kelsey: I was inspired by Alana to enter. I like doing art, and as we do a lot of recycling at home, it was easy to do it.

 

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.

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.

Why did you join the School Strike 4 Climate protest in Cooke Park?

May 28, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

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.

Be Seen @ School Strike 4 Climate Protest

May 28, 2021 By Maggi Barnard

Cameron Noakes makes a poster for the strike.

 

Caitlin Francis with her poster.

 

Sarah, Reggie, Eddy and Dan Budden came all the way from Dubbo to take part in the strike.

 

Thomas and Oliver Wilkinson put a lot of effort into their posters.

 

Tracy Dawson signs the message board.

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