Principal's Report
Dear Parents/Carers, Students and Friends of Prospect High School,
Surveys
Student Wellbeing Survey
Students in our school have been invited to take part in a wellbeing survey over the next two weeks. We are doing this as part of the Department of Education’s 2018 – 2021 Child and Student Wellbeing Strategy. Young people’s sense of wellbeing is an important part of how they learn at school. The purpose of the survey is to seek students’ views about their wellbeing and their engagement with school. Students’ answers will be kept confidential and help our school, the Department of Education and our school community to support young people’s wellbeing to ensure that all our learners are safe, feel supported and are able to flourish, so they can engage in learning.
School Satisfaction Surveys
The Department of Education conducts School Satisfaction Surveys in Tasmanian Government schools to gain feedback on what schools do well and where improvements can be made. There will be a number of Prospect High School parents randomly selected to participate in the survey. They will receive a letter within the next two weeks. We encourage this feedback from parents, as it is important to help inform school planning and decision-making. A small number of additional questions have been included in the 2020 Survey to seek your feedback on the support provided during the COVID-19 period. All survey responses are anonymous. All feedback goes to the school in a report with no individuals identified. Please contact the office if you wish to use a school computer to complete the survey.
Transition
Grades 10/11/12 Transition
The Government has a long-term plan to provide young Tasmanians with every opportunity to complete their senior secondary education by extending more schools through to Grade 12. This has provided more choice for Grades 11 and 12 students by enabling them to undertake education at their local secondary schools.
In September 2019, the Northern Urban Collective was formed consisting of the eight secondary (extension) schools and two Colleges in the Launceston region. The offerings at Prospect Senior Secondary Campus for Grades 11 and 12 were outlined in the last newsletter and shared with parents on Tuesday at an information evening. Further enquiries can be made to Jennifer Pollard jennifer.pollard@education.tas.gov.au.
Other high schools offering programs, called Designed Learning Programs, include:
English as an Additional Language (EAL) – Brooks High School
Agriculture – Certificate II in Rural Operations – Exeter High School
Agriculture – Certificate II in Agriculture and Certificate II in Horticulture – Lilydale District High School
Advanced Manufacturing – Launceston Big Picture School
Students have been given information about the above courses and also about offerings at Launceston and Newstead College. Both Launceston and Newstead Colleges have upcoming orientation days on Monday 7th September and Thursday 3rd September respectively, which all Grade 10 students will attend.
Grade 6/7 Transition
Grade 6 students from our feeder schools (Hagley, Summerdale, West Launceston, Glen Dhu and Bracknell) have enjoyed taking part in activities, touring the school and talking with Prospect High School teachers and students when participating in our Connections Days. There was a real buzz around the school with their visits. It was wonderful to see the engagement in all activities: dance, bike riding, science, art, and HPE. A huge thank you to Mr Bergamin and Mr Poke for organising the days, and to Mr Colson, Mrs Derbyshire, Mr Reynolds, Ms Couch, Mr Brooke, Mrs Dawkins, Ms Jensen, Mrs Slore and Chaplain, Sam for running the activities.
End of Year Activities – Grade 10
I am pleased to be able to provide dates for Grade 10 end of year activities.
Friday 11December – Grade 10 Presentation Assembly (guests by invitation only)
Monday 14 December – Whole School Assembly and Celebration Dinner (Country Club Tasmania)
Tuesday 15 December – Grade 10 Picnic/Mystery Bus Tour
Wednesday 16 December – Grade 10 Final Assembly
It should be noted that some differences in proceedings will occur due to COVID-19 restrictions. Grade 10s will receive further information in the coming weeks.
Lee Barker (Mrs)
Principal