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

Athletics and Inter-High Carnivals

Congratulations to students and staff on the successful athletics carnival. Well done to participants and congratulations to Nyanda House for winning. The day was a great mix of field and track events with good participation and fantastic encouragement from spectators. Congratulations to place getters and record breakers. There will be acknowledgment of record breakers at the next whole school assembly. Thank you to parents who gave up time to come to the carnival. Many thanks to the HPE team, in particular Ms Ellie Couch, for leading the organisation of the day and to the non-teaching and teaching teams for their help and support on the day. Congratulations to all members of the Inter-High athletics team who represented Prospect High School at St Leonards Athletics Track on Wednesday. We were placed third overall and this is an excellent result due to a great team effort and encouragement by all members. Well done all.

Prospect High School in the News

Prospect High School recently received great publicity on 7 Nightly News Tasmania and in The Examiner as an acknowledgment of our participation in Beacon Foundation activities. Year 8 students attended the Beacon Foundation Hospitality Showcase at the Country Club Tasmania and found this very informative. Another group of students attended a Growth Industry Preparation Program (GrIPP) which gave students the opportunity to experience five of the fastest growing industries in Tasmania - building and construction, tourism and hospitality, advanced manufacturing, aged and community service and food production industries for young Tasmanians. Students engaged with the staff to learn about each of the industries and what educational pathways could be taken to undertake these as a future career. Grade 8 and 9 student leaders attended Careers on Wheels also a Beacon Foundation activity at Kings Meadows High School. Students who have been involved in these events have been very appreciative of the opportunity and represented the school with pride.

2022 Student Leaders

Congratulations and well done to the following Grade 9 students who have gained leadership positions for 2022.

Mrs Lee Barker
Principal

On Thursday, a group of Year 9 students attended a Beacon Growth Industry Preparation Program at Haywards Steel Fabrication & Construction, focused on career pathways in the renewable energy sector.  The students were provided with a site tour, speed career discussions with Haywards personnel, and some intensive sessions on how to apply for work in the sector.  The day was enjoyable and rewarding for all involved.  Thank you to Beacon and Haywards for facilitating such a great opportunity for our students.

9/10 Half Year Foods

Yesterday, the class prepared bagels as part of their Cultural Connections unit this term. We utilised a tried and true recipe - using the traditional boiling method to ensure maximum chewiness. The students enjoyed the experience and learned a little more about the Jewish Community and food traditions of this religion.

Adrienne McMahon

9/10 Foods Teacher.

9/10 Catering

Last Wednesday the 9/10 Catering class provided refreshments for all the Year 6 transition teachers as they worked out the new PHS classes for 2022. We prepared and served sandwiches, fresh fruit, and sausage rolls as well as quiches and sweet treats.

Class members Sophie and Fahimah made café drinks for all and did an amazing job. Thank you 

Adrienne McMahon

Catering Teacher

Prospect High students had a brilliant day at the NHSSA Inter high athletics carnival today finishing 3rd overall! 

A fantastic effort from all students involved. 

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR FREE TRAVEL?

Eligible students can receive free travel to and from school with Tasmanian bus services. To see if you are eligible, to apply for a student bus pass for free travel, or renew your expired free travel entitlement,visit
https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/public_transport/student_travel/student_bus_pass_for_free_travel

Existing students with free travel expiring in 2021 will be sent a renewal reminder in November 2021.

Students who apply for a free travel bus pass between 22 November 2021 and 5 January 2022 should receive their bus pass before the start of the 2022 school year. Applications received after 5 January 2022 may take up to 4 weeks to process.

Students who currently have an expiring free student bus pass and will be travelling on Metro or Tassielink in 2022, should not throw away their current card. If eligible for free travel in 2022, this entitlement will be applied to their existing card – they will not receive a new card.

TELL ME MORE!

For more information on student fares and free travel, visit
https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/public_transport/student_travel/student_bus_pass_for_free_travel or call 1300 135 513

Grade 7

Gabby (7.4) consistently display the learning dispositions of being a persistent and resilient learner. She never gives up, even when a task proves challenging, and always takes the time needed to succeed with her learning.

Grade 8

Shondra  8.1 – for appreciating her teachers and trying to do her very best.

School Executive

Principal
Mrs Lee Barker

Assistant Principals
Mr Mario Bergamin and Ms Bonnie Hall

School Business Manager
Miss Kiara Daly

Grade Teams

Senior Grade Leaders
Grade 7 Mrs Hannah Derbyshire
Grade 8 Mr Brendan Poke
Grade 9 Ms Sandra De Paoli
Grade 10 Mrs Carmen Slore
Years 11/12 Ms Jennifer Pollard

Grade Leaders
Grade 7 Mrs Katrina Dawkins and Mr Scott Brewer
Grade 8 Miss Kirsty Wilson and Mr Brad Colson
Grade 9 Mr Will Reynolds and Mrs Leonie Smith
Grade 10 Mrs Sonya Matthews and Mr Steven Andrews
Years 11/12 Mrs Jan Phillips

Support Staff

School Psychologist
Mr Gene Colgrave
(Mondays and Fridays)

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

School Health Nurse
Mrs Mia Blair
(Tuesdays and alternate Fridays)

Chaplain
Mr Lachie Unwin
(Tuesdays and Thursdays)