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

Australian Teacher Aide/Assistants week.

Last week was Australian Teacher Aide/Assistant Appreciation week. I would like to thank and acknowledge our Teacher Assistants for the tireless support that they give teachers in classrooms, on excursions and in the grounds. While Teacher Assistants often have specific times and specific students to work with, they go above and beyond, helping many students and spending their own time supporting students. A BIG thanks this year, in particular, for the support of learners, parents and staff during the Covid online learning phase.

My Education - Career and Life Planning Day

My Education is a Kindergarten to Year 12 approach to career and life planning in schools that will support students to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for successful planning and making informed choices for their future. Prospect High School has a co-ordinated whole school approach called Career and Life Planning. Through this curriculum, students learn skills, knowledge and understandings to make informed decisions about work and career pathways and life decisions essential to an individual’s social and economic wellbeing and that of the broader community. Career and Life Planning, together with our partnership with the Beacon Foundation, engages with local and Tasmanian businesses and industries to link education with students’ future employment options. Last Thursday, Years 7-9 students experienced a range of activities that included a forestry presentation and trip to Cluan Tier, presentations from Tasmanian Police and Woolworths, and speed careering. Thanks to representatives from the nursing and hairdressing industries, SES, Tasmanian Fire Service, Property Wise, ADF, Gold Star Automotive, and Kurivita Photography. Grade 10 students spent the day at Newstead College and Launceston College becoming familiar with course offerings and facilities.

Course Selection Process

Over the last couple of weeks, 2021 course offerings have been explained and clips shown to Years 7, 8 and 9 students to assist them with making informed decisions for next year. Students are encouraged not to choose subjects because their friends are doing the same, but to think of their future education and career paths. The selection of subjects is to be completed online and is due by the end of this week.

Mrs Lee Barker
Principal

Beanies for Brain Cancer is a fundraiser that helps raise money for children and families who need support during tough times. It helps to raise awareness of the disease and the development of research.

Beanies for Brain Cancer was held on Friday 28^th August. The day was very successful and Grade 8 raised the most money by raising $82. Grade 7 raised the second-highest amount with $66.80, Grade 10 with $57.65, and finally, Grade 9 raised $49.20. This brought the total amount to $255.65 which is more than last year. The SLB would like to thank everyone who participated in this fundraiser.

by Aimee

Come in to the library and check out some of our new books!

The Trials of Apollo – The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan

Fantasy Fiction

How do you punish an immortal? By making him human.

After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favour.

Nice Girls Don’t Play Footy by Kathy Helidoniotis

Sport Fiction   Australian Author

More than anything Devi Sharma wants to win the upcoming BollyOz competition for her mum. Then she’ll be on her way to becoming Bollywood’s first ever Australian half-Indian, sort of Kiwi, quarter Scottish, Vaisnavi vegan superstar!

Then Devi starts AFL lessons at school and she’s surprised to find she has talent...and a feeling she hasn’t had in a long time. Can Devi convince her family to let her play AFL when nice girls don’t play this football, and her mum thinks it will risk her winning BollyOz?

With the help of her best friend in the whole entire universe, Josie, Devi needs to come up with a plan so she can play footy like she wants and light the fire in her belly once again.

Scars Like Wings by Erin Stewart

Contemporary Fiction

16-year-old Ava Gardener is heading back to school one year after a house fire left her severely disfigured. She's used to the names, the stares, the discomfort, but there's one name she hates most of all, "survivor". What do you call someone who didn't mean to survive? Who sometimes wishes she hadn't?

When she meets a fellow survivor named Piper at therapy, Ava begins to feel like she's not facing the nightmare alone. Piper helps Ava reclaim the pieces of "Ava Before the Fire", a normal girl who kissed boys and sang on stage. But Piper is fighting her own battle for survival, and when Ava almost loses her best friend, she must decide if the new normal she's chasing has more to do with the girl in the glass-or the people by her side.

Sneaky Spies – The Inspiring Truth Behind Popular Stealth Video Games by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Quietly infiltrating a high-security building to steal secret documents. Sneaking behind enemy lines to rescue an important government official. What is the true story behind today's popular stealth games? What methods do spies use to secretly gather intelligence? What kind of gear do secret agents use to spy on the activities of others? How do special forces teams achieve their missions without getting caught?

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

Fantasy Fiction

A brave mouse, a covetous rat, a wishful serving girl, and a princess named Pea come together in Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Medal-winning tale. Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness and covets a world filled with light. And it is the story of Miggery Sow, a slow-witted serving girl who harbours a simple, impossible wish.

The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier

Humorous Fiction  Australian Illustrator

'Forty-two days ago I was an ordinary kid, living an uneventful life. But now it's TOTAL MONSTER ZOMBIE CHAOS, and I'm battling beasts on a daily basis. Crazy, right? But I know exactly how to make it through the zombie apocalypse.' Meet Jack Sullivan, self-described as a late-blooming, slow-developing 13-year-old who has so far survived the zombie apocalypse by hiding out in his treehouse.

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

Sports Graphic Novel

"With a bolt of lightning on my kicks ... The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. 'Cuz tonight I'm delivering," raps twelve-year-old Josh Bell. Thanks to their dad, he and his twin brother, Jordan, are kings on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood - he's got mad beats too, which help him find his rhythm when it's all on the line. 

We had the opportunity to meet and talk to people who have careers in the forestry industry and visit a logging coop where we got to witness and learn about different machinery and the harvesting of wood. We also got to participate in activities such as building a tool-box and working with simulators. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and gained a lot of knowledge about the industry.

Charlotte, Holly, Jessica and Olivia

Grade 10 students recently visited Newstead College and Launceston College for orientation, both visits were very successful for all students. Many students cited that they found the experience highly informative and a fantastic opportunity to tour both colleges, inspect the facilities, meet some of the college teaching staff, and learn more about the breadth of subjects on offer. As part of the orientation, there were so many exciting opportunities for the students to investigate and learn more about the subjects and courses that they can choose to form part of their Years 11 and 12 studies.

There are a variety of ways to study next year, with courses being offered at Prospect High School and other extension schools throughout Northern Tasmania. There is also a great deal of flexibility, with some students electing to undertake a shared enrolments, in order to study a specialised subject or to study in an environment that best suits their needs.

Overall, the Grade 10s had a fantastic time at the colleges. They represented their school proudly and were a pleasure to take.

Grade 8

Emily has been nominated for a Working Wonder for the thoughtful and insightful questions that she asked during the career presentations recently. Emily communicated with the speakers in a respectful and friendly manner and was a positive ambassador for PHS and a great role model for her peers.

Grade 10

Beth has been nomimated as a Working Wonder for an outstanding effort in all her classes throughout this year. Beth consistently presents her work to a very high standard. Beth also shows empathy and respect to other students within the class, this can be when working in groups or by helping others with their work. Beth is also helpful and understanding. Well done, Beth.

Will has been nominated as a Working Wonder for perseverance and dedication to his studies throughout this term. Will works hard to ensure he completes his tasks to the best of his ability. Will works well with a variety of other students in his classes and is happy to help when asked. Will consistently shows the school expectations of optimism and respect.

Rubi is to be commended for her perseverance and effort in classes. Rubi strives to complete all her work and is keen to ensure she knows what is required of her in order to do this. Throughout the year, Rubi has shown respect, empathy and kindness to the students around her and encourages students to show the school expectations of fairness and respect. Well done, Rubi.

Often very helpful in classes, James is to be commended for his respect, empathy and optimism. Whenever there is an opportunity, James is willing to take part – with a smile! James is keen to learn new things and try new experiences. James works well with others. It takes courage to be able to try new things, and he deserves credit for stepping in, when others are absent. Well done, James.

School Executive

Principal
Mrs Lee Barker

Assistant Principals
Mr Mario Bergamin and Mr Greg James

School Business Manager
Mrs Debbie Chancellor

Grade Teams

Senior Grade Leaders
Grade 7 Mr Brendan Poke
Grade 8 Mrs Anna Musovic
Grade 9 Mrs Carmen Slore
Grade 10 Mr Scott Brewer
Years 11/12 Ms Jennifer Pollard

Grade Leaders
Grade 7 Mrs Katrina Dawkins and Mrs Hannah Derbyshire
Grade 8 Mr Will Reynolds and Mrs Leonie Smith
Grade 9 Mr Steve Andrews
Grade 10 Mrs Sonya Matthews  
Years 11/12 Mrs Jan Phillips

Support Staff

School Psychologist
Mr Gene Colgrave
(Mondays, every fourth Tuesday and Fridays)

School Social Worker
Mr Brendan Dixon
(Wednesdays, alternate Thursdays and Fridays)

School Health Nurse
Mrs Dani Seadon
(Mondays and alternate Thursdays)

Chaplain
Mr Sam Cogger
(Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Aboriginal Education Officer
Gareth Holt
(Wednesdays and Thursdays)