Prospect High School
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30-32 Ralph Street
Prospect TAS 7250
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Email: prospect.high@decyp.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6344 4744

Principal's Report

Dear Parents/Guardians, Students and Friends of Prospect High School,

Once again, a busy couple of weeks with students attending excursions to Utas (Yr 10) and the Planetarium (Yr 7).  There have also been presentations by representatives from the Speak Up Stay Chatty Organisaton (Yr 9) and visits from Launceston City Council Environmental Health Officers (Yr 8). In the sporting domain, Prospect High School was well represented by 18 students at the State Athletics Competition and the 9/10 boys cricket team playing in the Northern High Schools final. We also had three basketball teams make the Northern High Schools Basketball Grand Final. I had the pleasure of seeing the 7/8 Boys team coming from behind in their game to take out the final. Well done to this team and to all who made the finals. Thank you to Ms Teesdale, Ms Wilson and Mr Andrews for coaching the teams.

NAPLAN IMPROVEMENT

I am delighted with the recent news that Prospect High School was acknowledged for achieving improvement with NAPLAN results over five years. There was a 6.48 percent lift in Year 9 results, the most improved secondary school in the Launceston region which currently sees ratings above Tasmanian mean scores for all domains – reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation and numeracy. Along with hard work, it has been a team effort from teaching and non-teaching teams. I am appreciative of Prospect High School parents who are very supportive and send their children to school to learn. Teachers of all subjects have been working hard and have a focus on improving learning outcomes for students. As a result, students know they come to school to learn and want to improve. Well done to all.

Trivia Night

Congratulations to Ms De Paoli and the 2022 SLB for a very successful Trivia Night held last Wednesday. Thank you to families and community members for your support either by participating or donating such generous prizes. There was fierce competition for each round of questions and very enthusiastic bidding with the auctions. Riley and Cooper were very entertaining MCs and other SLB members very helpful throughout the night. Thank you to Mrs McMahon and the catering crew for delicious refreshments.

Year 10 Activities

Year 10 students are about to embark on a very busy and memorable couple of weeks, and for many, this will be their final weeks at Prospect High School. Events include:

  • December 13th   PHS Presentation Assembly
  • December 15th   Yr 10 Celebration Dinner (Country Club)
  • December 16th   Year 10 Picnic
  • December 19th   Year 10 Activity Day at PHS
  • December 20th:  Year 10 Farewell Assembly.

Important upcoming Year 7, 8 and 9 Events

  • December 20th:   Grade 7,8,9 Celebration of Achievement Assembly.
  • December 21st   Gr 7, 8, 9 Picnics and PLEASE NOTE this is the last day for Students.

Studentworks Celebration

This year two students who underwent a rigorous selection process, were fortunate to be accepted into learning programs at Studentworks. Studentworks is a real-life industry environment where students work to assist with producing products for sale such as furniture, water tanks, packaging, and catering. These programs often lead directly into employment. Brock and Riley studied automotive and technologies respectively. At yesterday’s end of year celebration, I was able to see certificates presented to the boys and also work they had produced. Congratulations Brock and Riley.

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COVID-safe behaviours reminder

COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses (like the flu) are still circulating in Tasmania. The official COVID-19 risk level has been raised to ‘Moderate’.

Together, we need to keep practising our COVID-safe behaviours to manage the risk.

Simple things we can do:

  • do not come to school if unwell – stay home and test
  • stay at home while you have symptoms, regardless of the result of a rapid antigen test (RAT)
  • cover coughs and sneezes and wash your hands with soap and water, or alcohol-based sanitiser
  • try to stay a reasonable distance away from others when you can
  • consider wearing a face mask if you wish to – they are readily available for use at the school.

All students should ensure they have access to a quantity of RATs. If you need RATs, please ask for them at the school office so they are in your home ready for use if symptoms develop.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

For any COVID-19 enquiries, please contact the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738, or Department of Education COVID-19 Support Hotline at COVID19support@education.tas.gov.au or on 1800 816 057.

If you need support translating or interpreting this information, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.

Student success

Congratulations to:

  • Shane for his success with fishing.
  • Will for his success with soccer.
  • Jono for his success with motor sport.
  • Matilda on her selection in the Tasmania State Triathlon Team

Finally, I have been impressed with the positive attitude and good work ethos shown by students over the last couple of weeks and encourage this to continue for the next two weeks until the last day for students, December 21st. Thanks to parents in advance for your support.

Kind regards

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Lee Barker

Principal