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Dear Parents, Students and Friends of Prospect High School
Welcome, Bem vinda! Huānyíng! Yōkoso!
We welcomed a number of international students to Prospect High School recently. These students will be in Grade 10 and they will be staying with us on a cultural exchange from Brazil, South America.
We also have three new Grade 10 students from Tokyo, Japan and one Grade 9 student from Hong Kong. We are looking forward to sharing our great school and state with them, as well as learning about the different cultures.
Student Devices
For the first time this year, Grade 7 and 8 students will be issued their own personal device to use in all subjects. This is very exciting and will assist students to engage in many and varied activities and extend their knowledge of technology. The laptops will be able to be used for learning during their time at Prospect High School. Grade 9 and 10 students, as with previous years, still have access to computer laboratories and laptops.
Leadership Assembly
On Tuesday, the 2020 Grade 10 Leaders were presented with their badges. Mr Tim Coyle was the guest speaker and the talented Josie, Julia and Baylee performed a musical item. Tim highlighted the fact that everyone is a leader in their own right, and that an important role is to set high standards and be able to inspire others. Students who were awarded Eagle awards and Rats of Tobruk awards were also presented with certificates. Thanks to sponsors and Chair of the School Association, Mr Russell Kerr, who presented certificates and badges. The assembly was run in a confident and seamless manner by the 2020 Student Leader Board. Congratulations to all student leaders who have been elected to the positions of Support Leaders, Sports Leaders and to the Student Leader Board. A big thank you to everyone for this very successful event. This includes Mr Scott Brewer for the overall co-ordination and organisation, Mr Josh Cassidy for catering, Mr Phil Van Ash and Mr Andrew Towns for gym set up, Mr Tony Gutierrez for music preparation and performance, the administration team for invitations and programs, and student leaders for their help with organisation and presentation.
Thank you to the friends and family who attended the assembly and stayed for refreshments afterwards. This was a very proud occasion for our 2020 leaders.
School Association
The first School Association meeting for 2019 will be held on Wednesday 4th March at 5.00pm in the meeting room. The meetings run for an hour to an hour and a half. New members are welcome to join the School Association. This is a great opportunity for parents to keep abreast of information and be part of the decision making process at Prospect High School.
Mrs Lee Barker
Principal
What a fantastic start to the school year in Science. Grade 7 students are working on Scientific Method, being introduced to our Science laboratories, and how to use Bunsen Burners for the first time. Grade 8 students are learning about plant and animal cells with many of these students having never used microscopes before. Grade 9 students are investigating the interaction of Human Body Systems, such as the Nervous, Circulatory, Immune and other systems. Grade 10 are working on the Physics Unit, involving investigations using ticker timers, speed, velocity and Newtons 1st, 2nd and 3rd Laws.
Additionally, we were pleased to be able to take some of our new microscopes to Glen Dhu Primary School to their Welcome Back BBQ. Thank you to our volunteer SLB members, Ruby and Niekaylah, for helping out with the very interested young children and adults. They had a great time. From the teachers in the PHS Science Department, we look forward to a wonderful year of inquiry, ingenuity, investigation and all the amazing things that are interesting about Science.
The Entertainment Book.
Buy an Entertainment Membership from PHS between 1st - 31st March, and you will receive a free $10 JB Hi-Fi eGift Card!
Prospect High Bookclub
An enthusiastic group has started meeting in the library every Monday at lunchtime. At bookclub meetings, members share a book that they are reading, or have just read. They discuss the different types of fiction genres and look at and review new books in the library. The group will also talk about future literacy events that can be held in the library. If you have a love of books and want to chat with others about them, then come along at the start of lunch.
New Books in the Library
Fresh Ink – An Anthology by various authors
Short Stories
Thirteen of the most accomplished YA authors deliver a label-defying anthology that includes ten short stories, a graphic novel, and a one-act play from Walter Dean Myers never before in-print. This collection addresses topics like gentrification, acceptance, untimely death, coming out and poverty, and ranges in genre from contemporary realistic fiction to adventure and romance. It will inspire you to break conventions, bend the rules, and colour outside the lines. All you need is fresh ink.
Sign of the Four – A Sherlock Holmes Graphic Novel adapted by Ian Edginton
Graphic Novel
"In God's name, what does it mean?" "It means murder..." When Miss Mary Morstan calls on 221B Baker Street, the "utterly inexplicable" story she tells stirs the heart of Dr. John Watson, and rouses his friend, Sherlock Holmes, from his self-induced lethargy. For who else but London's only unofficial consulting detective could possibly solve the mystery of the disappearing Army officer, the one-legged man, his barefoot accomplice, the missing treasure-chest, and... the "sign of the four"?
Help Around the House by Morris Gleitzman
Comical Fiction
Ludo helps other people. It’s how he was brought up.
When Dad is elected to Federal Parliament, Ludo grabs the chance to make Australia an even better place. But he soon discovers that it’s not the homeless of the national capital who most need his help - it’s the rich and powerful.
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Grade 8
Ethan has had a positive start to the year and shows a great work ethic.
Adele has had a positive start to the year and is engaged and committed to learning.
Charlotte has had a positive start to the year and is committed to learning.
Jordan and Patrick both stay on task and help their peers. These boys are great role models.
Grade 10
Jack has made a wonderful start in Maths this year. He has demonstrated resilience and is developing confidence in his ability to apply his understanding. Well done, Jack!
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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
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 Sonya Matthews
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
TBA
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