Prospect High School eNewsletter

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

RESET Program

On 10^th December I was fortunate to attend the RESET program Graduation at QMAG together with parents and program coordinators. Grade 7 students and mentors involved in this flexible learning program were given the opportunity to develop skills of communication, problem-solving, resilience and teamwork as well as enhanced literacy and numeracy skills. The DoE’s Values of Courage, Respect, Aspiration and Growth were also explored and developed during the 10-week course with challenges experienced, such as bushwalking, abseiling, rock climbing, bike riding. Students recalled the wonderful experiences that were offered, their growth in confidence and learning and how much they appreciated being able to participate in this program. Students were awarded certificates and enjoyed morning tea provided by Launceston City Council. Thanks to Constable Dave Simpson (PCYC Police Co-ordinator), PCYC, representatives from the DoE, Mr Mario Bergamin, and Mr Brendan Poke for organising and supervising the program.

Presentation Assembly

Congratulations to all recipients of awards at the Celebration Assembly held last Friday morning in the Prospect High School gymnasium. This was an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the achievements and successes of Grade 10 students. Congratulations also to all involved in organising and delivering the assembly. Musical performances were outstanding. Thank you to guests, parents and family members and staff who attended. Thanks also to sponsors for the donation of prizes.

Eagle Awards

Congratulations to recipients of the prestigious Eagle Awards. Two students from each grade receive this award. Criteria for this award include excellent performance across their education program, demonstration of an exemplary attitude to their learning and demonstrated loyalty to the school. Well to those students.

Grade 10 Celebration Dinner

A very successful Grade 10 Celebration Dinner was held on Monday night at the Country Club Casino. This was one event that was in doubt due to Covid restrictions. To the relief of all, the dinner was able to progress and dancing allowed. Approximately 30 staff attended and enjoyed the company of this group of students including the Grade 10 team – Mr Scott Brewer (SGL), Mrs Sonya Matthews (GL), Ms Briony Bambridge, Mr Joshua Shepherd, Mrs Bronwyn Platz and Mr Greg James (AP). The Grade 10 graduates have been an outstanding group of young adults who have had four fantastic years at Prospect High School and made close friendships, some of which will be life-long friendships. I would like to acknowledge the hard work and creativity that went into the preparation of this evening. The decorations and table settings looked amazing and the students looked stunning. Students and staff enjoyed the catering, music and dancing. Speeches by Bri and Kael were moving and reflective, acknowledging the enormous impact that Prospect High School has had on Grade 10 graduates over the past four years in so many ways.

Reports

Reports have been issued to students. If parents have not received end of year reports please contact the office on 6344 4744.

This year has certainly been memorable. I would like to congratulate the entire school community for the quick uptake of learning at home at the end of Term 1 and for the first six weeks of Term 2. This was certainly a new concept for families and carers, teaching and non-teaching staff. I would like to acknowledge the wonderful work and commitment of teachers who spent hours planning and preparing rigorous and engaging work to cater for the needs of all students and to non-teaching staff for their support. I would also like to acknowledge the amazing support from families and carers who navigated the challenges and supported students through this time. Student engagement data for online learning was very high thanks to the support of parents and carers. All students can be proud of how they engaged in online learning and stayed connected to Prospect High School at this time. There was an outstanding amount of work submitted for assessment in Canvas, emailed to teachers or sent to teachers as hard copies.

Thank you to all teaching and non-teaching staff for their commitment and dedication this year, their support of DoE values – growth, aspiration, respect and courage, and for always putting students at the centre.

Finally, I would like to wish all families an enjoyable Christmas and restful holiday and I look forward to working with the Prospect High School community in 2021.

Mrs Lee Barker
Principal

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award - DUX 2020 (sponsored by the School Association)

This award recognises the student with the most outstanding results in Grade 10 this year, and the 2020 Dux of Prospect High School.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Bethany Evans

School Leavers of 1991 - Sustained Excellence Award (sponsored by the School Association)

This student displays an outstanding attitude and commitment to study and consistently maintains a high academic achievement

The 2020 recipient of this award is Maddison Bakes

Principal's Award (sponsored by the 2020 Student Leader Board)

This award is for a student who shows respect and presents a positive image of themselves and the school to others in our community.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Beth Hutchings

Caltex Best All-Rounder Student Award (sponsored by Caltex)

Winners of the Caltex All Rounder are characterised by their commitment to achieving their best in all pursuits, setting an outstanding example and assisting their peers. The student displays or possesses qualities of academic achievement, positive attitude, abilities in a number of sports, creative ability, and good character

The 2020 recipient of this award is Lochlan Bussey

Student of the Year Award (sponsored by the School Association)

This student displays an excellent manner, conduct and courtesy, has an excellent attitude to study, and has displayed an active involvement in all aspects of school activity.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Isabella Rigby

Rodney Rigby Memorial Shield for House Competition

This shield is presented to the overall winner of the school’s Cross-Country, Swimming and Athletics carnivals. Accepting the award on behalf of Impara is Grace Commins and on behalf of Warialda is Jack Wood

This year the winning houses for 2020 are Impara & Warialda

Lees Coaches Beat the Barrier Award (sponsored by Lees Coaches)

This award is presented to a student who has overcome significant barriers to complete their Grade 10 schooling.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Vanessa Hallows

UTAS City of Launceston Springboard to Higher Education Bursary

This award is presented to a student who lives in the Launceston municipality and this bursary is to assist them with expenses associated with further study over the next three years. The award demonstrates support of their potential and encourages them towards entering university.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Sophie Slater

Riawunna Wurakara to Higher Education Bursary (sponsored by the Riawunna Centre for Aboriginal Education in partnership with the Scholarships and Prizes Office at the University of Tasmania)

The 2020 recipient of this award is Maddison Bakes

City of Launceston Lions Club Scholarships (sponsored by the City of Launceston Lions Club)

These scholarships are awarded to two students who have been selected for their commitment to study, their desire to succeed, and their capacity to work hard towards all aspects of their further education.

The 2020 recipients of these awards are Aimee Bambridge and Sara Wilkin

Inaugural 2020 Australian Olympic Changemaker Award

This award is given in recognition of sporting achievements and demonstration of those endeavours which are consistent with the aims and the spirit of the Olympic movement.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Jack Wood

Most Improved Student Award (sponsored by the Summerdale Medical Centre)

This award goes to a student who has made a significant and sustained improvement in their personal growth throughout high school.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Logan Atkinson

Consistent Application to Studies Award (sponsored by Mr Peter Gutwein MP)

This award goes to a student who has consistently displayed an outstanding attitude to schoolwork throughout the year.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Maddison Ropata

Quiet Achiever Award (sponsored by the Summerdale Medical Centre)

This award goes to a student who: Presents a positive image of young people and is unassuming, Contributes considerable effort into his/her chosen activities, Does not hold an official school position.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Mackenzie Webster

Citizenship Awards (sponsored by the Summerdale Medical Centre)

These awards recognise students who show allegiance to the school, have a strong sense of loyalty, maintain a good rapport with staff and fellow students, have respect for the rights, property and the welfare of others.

The 2020 recipients of these awards are Isabella Rigby and Zoe Williams

Ivan Williams Memorial Best All Round Sports Award

This award recognises a student who displays teamwork and commitment, provides leadership in sport, and has well-developed skills across a number of sports.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Jack Wood

Lions Club of Hadspen South Esk Service Award (sponsored by Lions Club of Hadspen South Esk)

This award is presented to the student who is recognised for outstanding service to the school. This student is willing to work for the benefit of other people, provide valuable service to the school, engage in activities which positively benefit others in the school, and use their own time in serving the school.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Lachlan Hampton

Don Wing has been a supporter of our school for many years, and we acknowledge his sponsorship of the next award: The Don Wing Leadership Awards

These awards are presented to two students who have the capacity to positively influence others either individually or in a group, are enthusiastic and can generate this enthusiasm in others, assist and empower others, and care for the welfare of others.

The 2020 recipients of these awards are Briella Moore and Kael Nankervis

ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award (sponsered by the Australian Defence Force)

This program has been created to acknowledge the achievements of young people who have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership and teamwork either within our school or the wider community. The recipient of this award is a student who is recognised for their qualities of teamwork, leadership, integrity and initiative.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Jade Graham

Young Leader Award (sponsored by Michael Ferguson MP)

This award is presented to a student who has displayed leadership in our school community.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Aimee Bambridge

Richard Gough Memorial Award (sponsored by The Rotary Club of Kings Meadows)

Richard Gough was a Head Prefect at Prospect in 1969, this award is in his honour. This is presented to a student who has been outstanding within our school community.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Abbie Colgrave

Respectful Student Award (sponsored by the Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Training)

This recipient of this award demonstrates positive and effective interactions with others and their environment on the basis of responsibility, integrity and accountability to an outstanding degree.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Tahlia McGrath

The Will Robinson Memorial Award

This award is presented to a student who displays sustained effort, commitment and excellence whilst working towards a clear goal in their chosen interest. The goal can be in the areas of sport, music, culture, community or academic excellence. This student has an exemplary attitude and conduct which embody the values of Will Robinson, these being passion, commitment, tenacity, sacrifice and compassion. The award’s funds will assist in helping this student achieve their goal through purchase of equipment, travel, tutoring or training.

The 2020 recipient of this award is Dylan Richards

Student Government Board Peer Prize is (sponsored by the Student Leader Board)

This award is chosen by the whole grade group and presented to a student who is judged by their peers as someone who is highly supportive of all, not just within their immediate friendship group. They are inclusive of students from all grades, display loyalty at all times to the school and its broader community including students, school staff and parents, and be considered as a ‘giving’ person – someone who doesn’t consider themselves first but considers the welfare of others.

The 2020 recipient of this prize is Brock Leonard

Academic Achievement Awards.

Outstanding Academic Achievement	Commendable Academic Achievement	Outstanding Attitude to Studies
Maddison Bakes	Logan Atkinson	Logan Atkinson	Isabella Rickard
Aimee Bambridge	Marley Brown	Maddison Bakes	Isabella Rigby
Bethany Evans	Lochlan Bussey	Aimee Bambridge	Maddison Ropata
Beth Hutchings	Ruby Dean	Marley Brown	Sophie Slater
Isabella Rickard	Jade Graham	Lochlan Bussey	Elisa Sullivan
	Ashlyn Johnstone	Lilly Chapman	Mackenzie Webster
	Zahn McGee	Abbie Colgrave	Sara Wilkin
	Tahlia McGrath	Bethany Evans	Zoe Williams
	Briella Moore	Rubi Everard	Isabella Rickard
	Xavier Munro	Jade Graham	Isabella Rigby
	Kael Nankervis	Beth Hutchings
	Dylan Richards	Madison Lukas
	Isabella Rigby	Porsha McGowan
	Maddison Ropata	Tahlia McGrath
	Sophie Slater	Kael Nankervis
	Mackenzie Webster	Faith Quarrell
	Sara Wilkin	Dylan Richards

Outstanding Service to the School	Commendable Attendance	Exemplary Attendance	100% Attendance
Logan Atkinson	Nathan Burns	Logan Atkinson	Marley Brown
Nathan Burns	Spencer Burt	Maddison Bakes	Bethany Evans
Lochlan Bussey	Lochlan Bussey	Lilly Chapman	Aidyn Maroney
Ebony Chan	Ruby Dean	Jesper Harrison	Isabella Rickard
Lachlan Hampton	Vanessa Hallows	Alexander Hingston	Maddison Ropata
Brock Leonard	Lachlan Hampton	Alex Matthews	Sophie Slater
Tara	Beth Hutchings		Jack Wood
Pichanan Sukkul	Tunisha Kikoak
	Owen Matthews
	Tahlia McGrath
	Kael Nankervis
	Tara
	Zoe Williams

Grade 10 Subject Prizes

Child Studies	Isabella Rigby
Design in Metal	Nathan Burns
Design in Wood	Owen Matthews
Digital Technology	Sophie Slater
Dance	Jade Graham
Drama	Abbie Colgrave
English	Beth Hutchings
Foods	Ruby Dean
Health & Physical Education	Briella Moore
HASS	Beth Hutchings
Japanese	Beth Hutchings
Mathematics	Bethany Evans
Mathematics Stage – 10A	Bethany Evans
Mathematics Level 3	Maddison Bakes
Music	Ashlyn Johnstone
Science	Bethany Evans
Sports Science	Marley Brown
Visual Art	Beth Hutchings

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The new Student Leader Board (SLB) for 2021 hosted the last assembly for 2020. Awards were presented for outstanding attitude to studies, commendable academic achievement, outstanding academic achievement, outstanding application to studies, eagle award, athletic field and track champion, and Australian maths' competition. Congratulations to all award recipients; it was great to recognise all of the hard work in 2020. Well done to the talented students for their music performances, Julia ( grade 9) Chris and Summer (grade 8), and Jamisen (grade 7).

Cali and Rhianna

On Wednesday, 9th November, the Grade 9s ventured to the George Town Pool. We were lucky enough to have a nice day where the students enjoyed the pool, waterslide and grassed area to play games. A highlight was the pizza and ice cream! Thank you to the students who attended; it was great to enjoy a day with you all out of the classroom.

Breakfast Club wrapped up last week with a Christmas themed breakfast. Breakfast Club has been a great success, providing students with hot chocolate and toast while also being a space to hang out and chat before school starts.

Summer Reading

Don’t stop reading just because school has finished, we have eBooks you can read on your devices at home. The summer holidays are one of the best times to read while you relax by the pool, in the backyard or when camping.

Visit the Library Canvas page and follow the links to the eLibrary.

Here are a few books you might be interested in checking out.

Have a great break everyone and happy reading from Mrs Williams and Mrs Locke

Catch Me If I Fall by Barry Jonsberg – 12 years+ Australian Author

Ashleigh and Aiden are thirteen-year-old twins who promise to always look out for each other. Aiden is more dedicated to the task than Ashleigh, but when it comes to matters of life and death, they both exhibit a fierce protectiveness that will change the course of their lives.

Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan – 15 years+

A Netflix tie-in edition of the whirlwind holiday romance between cynical Dash and optimistic Lily who trade dares, dreams and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations all across New York City.

Day One – Day Zero Duology by Kelly deVos - 12 years+

In the sequel to Day Zero, stepsisters Jinx and MacKenna must put aside their enmity and work together to rescue their little brother…and possibly save the world. A nonstop whirlwind of a read.

Defending the Galaxy – Sentinels of the Galaxy, Book 3 by Maria V. Snyder – 14 years+

Year 2522. Oh. My. Stars.
Junior Officer Ara Lawrence here, reporting for duty. Again. It's situation critical for the security team and everyone in the base - including my parents - with a new attack from the looters imminent, a possible galaxy-wide crime conspiracy, and an unstoppable alien threat. But this all pales in the face of my mind-blowing discovery about the Q-net. Of course, no one believes me. I'm not sure I believe me. It could just be a stress-induced delusion. That's what my parents seem to believe...

Dog by Shaun Tan – 10 years+

A beautifully poetic and gorgeously illustrated reflection on the relationship between dogs and humans. Dog is a stand-alone picture book by Australian Author Shaun Tan.

Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer – 14 years+

Chronic overachiever, Prudence Daniels, is always quick to cast judgement on the residents of her coastal town. Her dreams of karmic justice are fulfilled when, after a night out with her friends, she wakes up with the sudden ability to cast instant karma on those around her.

The Kerb-Stain Boys by Lucas Wheatle - 12 years+

Life on the Crongton Estate can be rough for Briggy. Dad's lost his job, Mum's working so hard to make ends meet, and big brother, Kingsley, just wants out. With all of the shouting and arguing it's difficult not to get lost in the mix. So when his best mate, Terror, and the coolest chick in the year, Caldonia, cook up a plan to make a quick buck, Briggy hopes this time it might be his chance to shine. Robbing the Post Office ... what could go wrong?

Angel of Waterloo by Jackie French - 12 years+

The soldiers she saved called her the Angel of Waterloo.
The husband she loved and lost called her Hen.
The patients she treated in secret called her Auntie Love.
She was Henrietta Bartlett, a surgeon's daughter, a survivor of the Napoleonic Wars. But now the battlefield is just a blood-soaked memory, and Hen dreams of peace, a home, and a society that allows women to practise medicine. On the other side of the world, the newly founded colony of New South Wales seems a paradise. But Europe's wars cast long shadows ...

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The ‘Windows to Our Souls Project’ is an initiative of the Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise, to brighten up empty shopfronts in the CBD of Launceston. Launched on Monday the 4^th of December, the exhibition hopes to showcase talented artists from Launceston schools after what has been a challenging year for many. Mrs Derbyshire’s Grade 8s have been working exceptionally well to create artworks that represent their artistic intention, and so a selection of student work was submitted. If you’re interested in checking out the talents of our students, their work can be found in the following former buildings: Factorie, Roger David, Heritage Isle Credit Union and in the Quadrant Mall - Optus building. The work is on display for the month of December.

Images courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/tamarsunrise

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Earlier this year, Mr Harrington helped us create the Prospect High School Landcare group. On Tuesday we gained the opportunity to participate in a National Landcare youth summit with 15 other groups from around Australia. We watched two panels about Global Solutions and Local Action. We also took part in four workshops which provided us with information about how to influence and communicate a message along with project and career ideas. We have been lucky enough to receive a $1000 grant for a school-based community Landcare project. We are aiming to develop partnerships to complete this project by including local organisations and businesses who might like to help. We will start planning this week and aim to recommence next year. If you would like to have some involvement, please contact the school.

Alicia H, Olivia C and Charlotte H

On Wednesday 2^ndDecember, Prospect High School played against Queechy High School in the Northern High School Sport Association Grand Final. First quarter was very windy, so we expected an unpredictable game. We were kicking against the wind for the first and third quarter. In the first quarter, Queechy kicked two goals 2 to 1 behind. In the second quarter, we were catching up due to kicking with the wind. Queechy kicked one goal and one behind taking them to 21 points, we kicked two goals four behinds taking us to 17. In the third quarter, Queechy kicked one goal. three to Prospect's one to extend their lead to 12 points at the final change. We had one quarter to catch up and the spectators and players were all on edge. When the fourth quarter came, Marley B started us off with the first goal of the quarter, closing the gap in scores. Jorja P kicked the second goal which put us in the lead, and it looked like we could have a promising win. Sophie M and Sophie S kicked the last two goals getting us the big win. Queechy didn’t score because our backline cooperated and strategically won the quarter. Tunisha K won best on the ground with a deserving medal, Georgie B won MVP (most valuable player), Ashley D won most improved, and Cayley Q won the coaches' award. In the end, this season has been an amazing opportunity for all the girls. They did an amazing job and worked well together; they should all be proud of one another.

Written by Cali, Amber and Cayley

The school office will open from 8:30am to 3:30pm from Wednesday 20^th January 2021 (closed Tuesday 26^th January, Australia Day Holiday).

2021 uniform sales - The school’s uniform shop is in the administration area. Uniform orders or purchases for 2021 can be made 8:30am – 3:00pm after 20^th January 2021. The preferred option for purchase and payment of uniform items is via the Qkr app. Items will then be packed for collection from the administration office.

If you would prefer to purchase uniform onsite during the period 20^th January and 3^rd February, please call the school office to make an appointment on 6344 4744 (appointments are essential).
Prospect High School is committed to adhering to the most up to date information from the Department of Health Tasmania and will be guided by this to ensure gathering numbers and physical distancing is imposed.

2021 student stationery - In 2021 all students will receive their stationery pack on the first day of school (3^rd February 2021) from their Pastoral Care teacher and not collected from the school. Students will not be issued with stationery prior to this date.

2021 Levies – Ratified by School Association on 27^th October 2020.
A copy of the Prospect High School Levy Policy is available from the school or school website.

Grades 7 and 8: $550.00 - refer to the Parent and Student Information Guide
Grades 9 to 12: $575.00
Prospect High School Association Contribution: In lieu of fundraising activities, the school encourages parents to participate via a voluntary contribution.

2021 levy payment - Accounts will be posted home late January 2021 with preferred payment via BPAY through your bank or financial institution to the Department of Education (BPAY code and reference number for payments are on your invoice). Other payment methods are over-the-phone credit transactions, CentrePay, Service Tasmania, either in-store or via their website (refer to your invoice for details), or in person at the school by cash, credit card, cheque.

Difficulty paying?
Please don’t hesitate to contact the School’s Business Manager to discuss payment plan options which include Centrepay. A payment plan request form can be emailed or posted on request.

Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) – Families who are supported via STAS will not be invoiced for levies. Parents holding a Health Care card, Low Income Health Care card, or Pensioner Concession card are eligible for STAS for their children. Please contact the school should you require an application form.

2021 Student and Parent Information Guide – For further general information please refer to https://prospecthigh.education.tas.edu.au/SchoolInformation/2021%20Student%20and%20Parent%20Information%20Guide%202020.11.16.pdf

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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)


19 Dec	Last Day for Students All day

20 Dec	Last Day of Term 4 (teachers) All day