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

Presentation Assembly

Congratulations to all recipients of awards at the Celebration Assembly held last Friday afternoon in the Prospect High School gymnasium. This was an opportunity to celebrate and recognise cultural, academic, citizenship, sporting and leadership achievements of individuals and recognise every Grade 10 student as a much-valued member of our school. After the assembly we were treated to an amazing selection of refreshments prepared by our catering team.  Congratulations also to all involved in organising and delivering the assembly and preparing food. Musical performances were outstanding. Thank you to guests, parents and family members and staff who attended. Thanks also to sponsors for donation of prizes.

Grade 10 Celebration Dinner

Grade 10 students and staff enjoyed the Celebration Dinner held on Monday night at the Country Club Casino. The graduates or should I say young ladies and men looked stunning and enjoyed the food, music and dancing.  The Grade 10 graduates have had four great 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 students looked stunning. Students and staff enjoyed the catering, music and dancing. I would also like to acknowledge the Grade 10 team  - Mrs Carmen Gill (SGL), Mr Steve Andrews and Mrs Sonya Matthews (GLs), Care Teachers: Mr Tony Harrington, Mrs Adrienne McMahon, Ms Anna Collins; Gr 10 team member Mrs Belinda Hawkins and AP Ms Bonnie Hall who have made a significant contribution to guiding and supporting Grade 10 students this year . Speeches by Riley and Alicia also acknowledged care and support of this team and the enormous impact Prospect High School has had on Grade 10 graduates over the past four years.

We are farewelling the following staff this week: Mrs Katrina Dawkins, Ms Anh Quach, Mr Scott Brewer, Mr Thomas Brooke, Mrs Hannah Derbyshire and Ms Kiara Daly. Thank you for your enormous contribution to PHS – Mrs Dawkins with Dance Child Studies, learning support and Grade 7 Grade Leadership, Ms Quach with Japanese and Mr Brewer with Mathematics and Science, and Grade 7 Leadership, To Mr Brooke with Mathematics and Science, Mrs Derbyshire with Art and Grade 7 Leadership and Ms Daly as Business Manager stepping in for Mrs Chancellor while she has been on leave for Terms 3 & 4. On behalf of the Prospect community, you will be missed, and we wish you the best in your new schools.

Reports

Reports have been issued to students. If parents have not received end of year reports please contact the office on 63 444744.

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 look forward to working with the Prospect High School community in 2022.

Mrs Lee Barker
Principal

Student Assistance Applications

The Student Assistance Scheme (otherwise known as STAS) was changed and broadened to provide assistance to more families in 2021.

If you are a current concession card holder (Centrelink Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession card or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card) you can apply using the below STAS form, or through the online link: Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) (education.tas.gov.au)

You will receive a letter confirming the outcome of your application approximately 14 days after it is submitted.

If you need access to a hard copy form, please contact your school, email: stas@education.tas.gov.au or phone 1800 827 055.

Please note: if you are already receiving assistance, you do not need to apply again.

Administration Opening Hours

The school office will open from 8.30am to 3.30pm from Wednesday 19 January 2022 (closed Wednesday 26 January, Australia Day Holiday).

Uniform Sales

The school’s uniform shop is in the administration area.  Uniform orders or purchases for 2022 can be made between 8.30am – 3.00pm from 19 January 2022.  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 19 January and 2 February, please call the school office to make an appointment on 6344 4744 (appointments are essential).

Student Stationery 

All students will receive their stationery pack on the first day of school (9 February 2022) from their Pastoral Care teacher and not collected from the school.  Students will not be issued with stationery prior to this.

Levies

A copy of the Prospect High School Levy Policy is available from the school office (ratified by School Association on 9 November 2021).

Years 7-8      $550.00

Years 9-12    $575.00

Accounts will be posted home during February with payment due by end of second term. Preferred payment is 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 Business Manager to discuss payment plan options which include Centrepay. A payment plan request form can be emailed to you 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.

2022 Key Dates

After a really busy year in Drama, we have been finishing up the year by having a play with some historical forms of theatre. In Grade 8 we studied Greek Theatre. The students created and wore masks and performed using presentational style acting. We presented scenes out on the oval to simulate the large, ancient Greek amphitheatres where the first formal performances were presented around 2500 years ago. In 9/10 Drama we experimented with another form of theatre that required large, presentational style acting – Elizabethan Theatre. After having a play with some Shakespearean insults (Shakespeare wrote the best insults!)  we workshopped the thumb biting scene from Romeo and Juliet as well as the scene where Capulet attempts to force Juliet to his will. In Playbuilding we decided to spend the last couple of lessons making up a Christmas play, our hashed together experiment included naughty reindeer at reindeer school, a sleepy Santa, naughty elf, missing Rudolph and a crafty Grinch. The students were challenged to make their play pre-school friendly with lots of gags, fast-paced action, dancing and audience involvement – such a shame that we ran out to time to present this fun little piece!

I have really enjoyed working with all of the drama students this year, 7-10. Next year we have a really big year ahead with our Prospect High School major production Aladdin Jr! Exciting times ahead, until then, happy and safe holidays from Drama!

Mrs Viney

On the 6^th of December the 9/10 Child Studies class held their Christmas themed playgroup for ages 0-5. At this play group we offered numerous enjoyable play-based activities such as: bon-bon making, Christmas tree hand painting, bauble decorating, reindeer food making, a snack table for those feeling peckish, and a Santa Claus photo corner. Students had the chance to independently work one on one with the children, ensuing a very memorable and fun experience. This playgroup was the class’ third and final playgroup of the year and was a huge success, with endless giggles, smiles and happy faces!

We would like to acknowledge and thank our amazing school Chaplain, Lachie Unwin, for his incredibly generous and kind donation of his piano. This will be a wonderful addition to our music department, providing further learning opportunities for our students. Thank you Lachie!

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 Allison Hay
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)