Welcome to Parkes

You are officially welcomed to Parkes - the old and new

Parkes is a large, fictional town that comprises primarily of heritage homes and parks (thus its name) as it was one of the first settlements (of dominantly French and British origin) in the area. Initially a place for the less fortunate to live, the pleasant weather and beautiful scenery has attracted many wealthier people into the town. In the more recent years, Parkes has become a vibrant town with a Village Centre, many large and wealthy houses and a commercially booming place.

Parkes is located in the Southern Hemisphere, thus has a Summer Christmas and Winter in July. If it were in Australia, it would be in New South Wales, on the Northern West of the state.

The outskirts of the town comprises mainly of farmland. Farms have been owned for generations, known for good harvests as Parkes sees plenty of rain and sunshine. Farmers are mostly from French peasant origin but now, many have become quite wealthy due to high demand.

~Parkes Village~

The usual hangout spot for adolescents and the only place where one can find a shopping centre, Parkes Village is the centre of life in Parkes. Many large businesses and restaurants can be found here. The streets are wide and lined with shops and trees. Playgrounds and skateboard ramps can also be found in the Village.

~Schools~

There are three private schools in Parkes - Hillman Academy, Jacques Boys and St Josephina Girls. These are very prestigous schools that are attended by the wealthier in Parkes. Students require high academic results to be considered.

The only public school in Parkes is Parkes Grove High School for all those children who prefer public education. The school is set on a large piece of land and has mainly rundown buildings and lage greenery around it.

Out of interest, Parkes Grove is based on my own highschool mixed with a typical American highschool. The benches, much greenery and rundown look is similar to my own school whilst corridors, cafeteria and the classrooms are similar to an American school.

Parkes Grove High is a school focussed greatly on extra-curricular activities including Student Representative Councils, Sporting Teams and Charity Functions. Our President of the SRC for 2008 is Miss Kathryn Harwood with Vice Captain Isaac Chevalier. Miss Harwood's new initatives include a Charity Dance this May and more student involvement.

Sports Teams are highly popular and range from cricket, volleyball, basketball, baseball, lacrosse and track and field. Most popular of sports seem to the Soccer which, after the World Cup of 2006, has picked up in popularity. Star player of the soccer team is left winger Oliver C. Carter, known throughout Parkes for his saving a fellow student's life.