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

Welcome to the first newsletter for Term 3. I hope families had an enjoyable break. I am pleased to report that students have settled into routines and have been very engaged and productive with learning over the last two weeks.

It is also pleasing to see the return of some activities and events ensuring adherence to COVID-19 regulations. The Department of Education has produced a Learning at School – Parents and Carers Guide, which provides up-to date information regarding COVID-19 and schools. Please contact the office if you would like a hard copy, or the document can be found at the following link: http://publicdocumentcentre.education.tas.gov.au/Documents/Learning-at-School-Parents-and-CarersGuide.pdf

Hagley Farm Primary School Visit

Last week, representatives from Prospect High School, accompanied by Mrs Musovic, were invited to attend the announcement of a new biosecurity education program at Hagley Farm Primary School by Primary Industries Minister, Guy Barnett. A number of biosecurity learning experiences have been developed for students with the aim of building awareness and understanding of biosecurity. Prospect High School students enjoyed touring the field centre and getting up “close and personal” with some of the farm animals. Prospect High School is pleased to be able to partner with Hagley Farm Primary School and to utilise their resources, particularly in relation to the Food and Fibre Production curriculum of which biosecurity is a part. Prospect High School students impressed guests, and words such as “polite, friendly, engaging” were used to describe the students. Thank you to Mrs Musovic for providing students with this opportunity.

Student Voice

The first meeting of the PHS Student Voice team was held on Tuesday. The team comprised of one representative from each Care Group (Grades 7-12). The purpose of having a Student Voice team is to give students an opportunity to communicate ideas and opinions and contribute to change. Students will have the opportunity to participate in discussions and make decisions about school issues, concerns, teaching and learning policy, and directions. The first focus for this team is to look at the PHS Expectations.

Master Builders’ presentation for Grades 9 and 10

Last week as part of the Beacon Program we hosted a presentation from the Master Builders Association about a career in the building and construction industry. Presenters, Mathew Scrimgeour (Apprentice Program Manager - Fairbrother Pty Ltd) and Mitchell Harvey (Apprentice Builder), spoke to twenty-four Grades 9 and 10 students giving information about career paths, and shared about their experiences and skills gained. Feedback from students indicated that this was an engaging presentation which provided valuable information. Thank you to Mr Steve Andrews for organising the visit.

Breakfast Club

This week, on Thursday, we started the Breakfast Club. It is run by our Chaplain, Sam, and a number of volunteers. Many thanks to the businesses and community members who have donated breakfast supplies.

 

Junior and Senior Sport

It is pleasing to see junior and senior sport recommence this term. Prospect High School has a football and soccer team and three netball teams competing in the junior roster, as well as a football and soccer team and two netball teams competing in the senior roster. I was able to see some of the first round football and netball games this week, and I was very impressed with the skill and sportsmanship shown. Students looked impressive in the new sports uniforms. Many thanks to the School Association for enabling the purchase of these.

 

School Association

Parents are able to be invited back to the school for School Association meetings, and we are looking forward to holding our AGM followed by a general meeting on Wednesday, 12th August.  I would like to extend an invitation to new members.

Finally, thank you to parents who have purchased uniforms and ensure students wear the correct uniform each day. Thanks also to parents who ensure students attend each day and notify the school office when they are absent. A reminder that students should not be on-site until after 8.15am when teachers are on duty.

Mrs Lee Barker
Principal