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

Welcome to the final newsletter for Term 3. It has been wonderful to return to face-to-face learning and be able to participate in “normal” Term 3 activities. These have included 7/8 and 9/10 Northern Schools Sports, 6-7 and 10-11 transition activities, 2021 Student Leadership Board elections for Grade 9 students, exams for Grade 10 students, and Girls Gala Football day.

Transition Performance

Grade 8 Play Building students needed ideas for a play and an audience, and the Grade 6 students from our feeder primary schools provided just that. What a creative idea from Mrs Viney and the Grade 8 Drama students to write a play about transitioning to high school. Students from our feeder primary schools have been treated to a very polished performance. The performers were then available to answer questions from Grade 5/ 6 students about what it is like to transition to high school. The Wheels Are Falling Off was an entertaining performance with great messages. Congratulations to Mrs Viney and these talented students (both actors and technical assistants).

Grade 6 Parent Information Evening

On Tuesday, Prospect High School went live on Facebook with our first online Grade 6 Parent Information Evening. Information presented by staff included enrolment, uniform and office procedures, an outline of the Prospect High School School-Wide Expectations, subjects studied in Grade 7, student support services, and extension opportunities offered both as curricula and extra-curricula. Students also spoke about their experiences at Prospect High School. If you were unable to view this please contact the office on 6344 4744.

Science and Engineering Challenge

Prospect High School was represented by a creative group of students who used their problem-solving skills and STEM knowledge to solve a range of challenges at the Science and Engineering Challenge at UTAS. Prospect High School won the bridge building competition and had many other successes. Congratulations to this team who were excellent ambassadors for Prospect High School. Thank you also to Mrs Matthews for organising students and to Mr Harrington for supervising the students on Tuesday.

In a recent newsletter, I mentioned options available at extension schools and colleges in the Northern Region for students in Years 11 and 12. You are now able to view these options in a presentation via the link:
https://sway.office.com/oxVXr6L3JCTDO6o5?ref=Link 

In finishing, I would like to extend thanks to all parents for the support shown by preparing students for learning and ensuring regular attendance. Students have engaged well with learning, and it has been a productive term.  I would also like to thank all teaching and non-teaching staff for their hard work in delivering programs and for supporting students with their learning this term.

Finally, I would like to wish everyone an enjoyable and safe holiday.

Mrs Lee Barker
Principal