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

Welcome to the final newsletter for Term 2.

External School Review

This week we have been involved in an external school review. I am very pleased to advise the panel reported some very positive findings including:

• There is a strong collegial and professional staff culture which is driven by a desire to see all students learn and succeed at Prospect High.

• The tone of the school reflects a shared commitment to improvements in student academic and wellbeing outcomes. The improvement agenda is clearly evident. There is a calm orderly feel to the campus and the school has worked to create an attractive physical environment that supports learning.

• Respectful, polite and caring relationships are fostered and seen in the way staff, families and students interact and the way in which they speak of the school.

Findings from the panel also affirmed our future direction with teaching and learning including further developing understandings and use of our instructional model, increasing our feedback culture and exploring more avenues for student voice and agency.

 NAIDOC Week

This week has been NAIDOC week and there have been opportunities to participate in a range of activities in English, HASS, Foods and Art and also a flag raising ceremony to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. One notable activity at Prospect High School was a Bush Tucker lunch prepared by Mrs McMahon’s 9/10 Food By Design class. Venison pie, salt and pepper crocodile and bush herbs were a feature as well as authentic table ware and decorations. Students enjoyed eating their meals in the Café.

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Thank you to the many parents and students who attended parent teacher at Prospect High School. Although telephone or online conversations were offered, face-to-face was the preferred option. It was pleasing to hear conversations were predominantly about strategies in which students could improve their progress/results and the support teachers could offer.

 School Association

The next meeting of the School Association will be held on Tuesday 9^th August at 5pm in D block. Please come along and join discussions and planning for our wonderful school. Among other things we will review findings from the External School Review.

In conclusion I would like to wish everyone a relaxing and safe holiday. A reminder that Monday 25^th July is a Student Free Day.

Looking forward to seeing students on Tuesday 26^th July.

Kind regards

Lee Barker

Principal

At our end of Term grade assembly, the Year 9 team acknowledged the fantastic efforts of the grade.  We have had an excellent term and all students have settled into the being respected members of the senior school and should be commended for their efforts.

We celebrated our Working Wonders:

• Chloe 9.1- Chloe is a determined and hard working student who gives 100% which is evidenced in her mid-year report. Well Done. 
• Emmonique 9.2- for being a reflective learner to improve her work.  
• Mackenzie 9.2- for being a motivated learner and taking on feedback to improve.  
• Mohammad 9.3- for being respectful in all interactions with staff and students, and for working hard and staying focused on all learning tasks.  
• Isabella 9.3- for always trying her best and extending herself in all learning tasks, and for being kind and caring toward others.  
• Hannah 9.4- for being kind and caring towards other students during netball. 
• Will 9.4- for consistently working to the best of his ability and interacting respectfully with others. 
• Abi 9.5- for being a resilient earner and always striving to do her best.
• Melissa 9.5- for being a persistent and independent learner and remaining on task.
• Ethan 9.5- for being a motivated learner and always remaining focused and on task.

Mid-Year Report Work Habits

As part of the mid-year reporting, students are rated on their effort, organisation, task competition and attitude across all subject areas. We had 6 students across the grade who received 100% for these. These students were recognised for their outstanding effort and issued with a $5 voucher that they can use in The Nest Café next term. Well done! 

• Shae
• Jamison
• Tiquiri
• Will
• Isabella 
• Luca 

We wish all grade 9s a restful and safe break and we look forward to seeing you in Term 3.

Today a range of Grade 9-12 Hospitality and Catering students visited TAFE Drysdale as part of the Tasmanian Hospitality Association Industry Showcase. Each group got to learn and experience a task in the areas of front of house, back of house, bar (mocktails) and barista. The students learnt about the different trainer experiences and also were able to ask questions about TAFE courses and apprenticeships.

It was a wonderful hands-on experience which was enjoyed by all and I was really impressed with the student’s behaviour and attention.

Big thanks to the THA for running the event and TAFE Drysdale for use of their excellent facilities.

Adrienne McMahon

Hospitality and Catering Teacher

On Monday Prospect High Senior Secondary held their Parent/Student/Teacher conference in The Nest Café. It was a chance for students to show off their Hospitality skills as they prepared refreshments for the guests and chatted with the warm afternoon sun streaming through our café windows. Jan Phillips displayed recent student artwork- watercolours and acrylics inspired by the famous and much loved art teacher and recent social media celebrity Bob Ross. Huge thanks to all the parents who came to talk to students and teachers in their school environment. 

Next term we will be further consolidating learning as our budding entrepreneurs plan,  develop and present an enterprise which will combine all their skills in English, Maths, Hospitality and Digital Arts into a term long project that reflects their interest and skills. More exciting information to come.

Adrienne McMahon

Jan Phillips

Tom Leydon

Jen Pollard

Prospect Senior Secondary Teachers

Students this week completed their 10 week program with a visit to Cory Hearn Personal Training. All students can be proud of their work, which will hopefully assist them on their life journey. We now look forward to our new group starting in term 3. 

On 24th June a group of PHS students had a fantastic day at the Girls on Track event held at the Peppers Silo Hotel.

This was a unique opportunity to get an insight into the motorsport world. The goal of these events is to inspire and encourage an interest in STEM subjects and industries amongst schoolgirls, with the aim of increasing female participation in these sectors and using motorsport as a tool to expose them to the incredible opportunities and career paths.

Motorsport activities and workshops are used as a tool to expose the girls to the various career pathways in the sport.

On Wednesday as part of recognising NAIDOC week, students in Half Year Foods by Design celebrated indigenous bush food flavours and enjoyed a lunch in The Nest Café.

We tasted venison and pepper berry pie, pork ribs in a bush tomato bbq sauce, native dukkah with fresh baked focaccia and  ‘salt and pepper’ crocodile (using pepperberry, lemon myrtle and bush tomato) with a mango chilli sauce. We finished our feast with rich wattleseed brownies.

As a class we talked about the native ingredients that are now readily accessible (especially locally) and how they can be used with our usual food staples to create delicious dishes. We discussed how First Nation’s Peoples also use some of these ingredients for medicinal and ceremonial purposes and the impact of hunting on crocodiles (now a protected species) – and recent expansion of croc farming for skins and meat. Locally we talked about control of feral pests such as deer.

Adrienne McMahon

Hospitality and Catering Teacher

On Friday 1^st July Beacon Foundation and Federal Group held a Hospitality Polish Session. With the help of these amazing mentors Prospect Senior Secondary and High School students were able to gain insight into working in the hospitality industry- particularly at Federal and also build interpersonal skills to be confident in applying for positions. They were encouraged to develop their ‘elevator’ pitch which would succinctly deliver a positive message about their interests and aspirations. We finished the day with a networking lunch and mock interviews with the mentors who gave feedback and helped students communicate effectively.

Thanks to Beacon and Federal for the rewarding and wonderful opportunity!

Adrienne McMahon

Catering and Hospitality Teacher

On Tuesday 28th June Prospect High sent 9 students to participate in the All Schools Cross Country Carnival.  All students participated extremely well.  Below are their final placings for their respective races.

 Jasmin 35^th  

Ruby 39^th

Georgia  21^st

Griffin  32^nd

Matilda 60^th

Isabella  64^th

Rowan 39^th

Amos  36^th

Zoe  2^nd

Students in Mrs Viney’s Half Year Art Class have finished the term by working with charcoal. They have experimented with drawing still life arrangements and landscapes, and are now planning a mixed-media piece to combine the charcoal techniques learnt, with a blend of other mediums such as paint, collage, marker and pencil. The images shared here demonstrate the unique approaches, and skill, of the students as they responded to the still life arrangements. Well done to the class for a fantastic term!

Bucket hats are available to purchase once again. Orders can be placed on the Qkr app or via the school office. Caps are still available.

SCHOOL EXECUTIVE

Principal
Mrs Lee Barker

Assistant Principals
Mr Mario Bergamin and Ms Bonnie Hall

School Business Manager
Mrs Debbie Chancellor

GRADE TEAMS

Senior Grade Leaders
Grade 7 Mr Brendan Poke
Grade 8 Mr Brendan Liddell
Grade 9 Ms Anna Collins
Grade 10 Ms Sandra De Paoli
Years 11/12 Ms Jennifer Pollard

Grade Leaders
Grade 7 Miss Kirsty Wilson
Grade 8 Mr Brad Colson
Grade 9 Mr Steven Andrews
Grade 10 Mr Will Reynolds
Years 11/12 Mrs Jan Phillips and Mr Thomas Leydon

SUPPORT STAFF

School Psychologist
Mr Gene Colgrave
(Monday and Friday)

School Social Worker
Mr Brendan Dixon
(Monday, Thursday and alternate Tuesday)

School Health Nurse
Mrs Mia Blair
(Monday and alternate Tuesday)

Chaplain
Mr Tobias Verhaegh
(Monday and Tuesday)