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

Grade 4 and 5 Gala Day

Yesterday, Grade 4 and 5 students from feeder primary schools Hagley, Summerdale and Glen Dhu participated in a Gala Day. Students were given the opportunity to opt into activities offered at Prospect High School. These include science activities, soccer, netball, lawn bowls and cricket. Students were treated to fruit platters, milkshakes and biscuits cooked and prepared by Prospect High School catering students. Congratulations to Grade 4 and 5 students, who were excellent representatives for their schools and were excellent participants in all activities. Thanks to Mr Poke and Mr Bergamin for organising the Gala Day and to Mrs Hay and catering students for organising the delicious treats. Thanks also to Mr Brooke, Tasmanian Cricket Development, Launceston City Soccer Club, Northern Hawks and Cavalier players, Rachael Stebbings (DoE Sport and Rec Officer), and the student helpers for running the sessions. The Gala Day offered a wonderful opportunity for younger students to make new friendships and familiarise themselves with the facilities of Prospect High School. The feedback we received from parents and the greater community has been very supportive. This is one strategy for alleviating anxiety about high school, and these activities, together with building strong connections with the primary and high school, assist in making the transition smooth and transparent. We look forward to welcoming these students back next year.

2021 Student Leaders

Congratulations to the following Grade 9 students who have gained leadership positions for 2021. The Prospect High School Community are looking forward to your leadership and guidance.

GRADE 10 PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY

Parents/Guardians and Family members are invited to the Grade 10 Presentation Assembly on Friday, 11^th December at 10:25am at Prospect High School Gymnasium. Important information;

• Due to current restrictions the school can only invite two family members to attend the assembly on the day.  Today parent / guardians will receive a text message requesting the names of family members attending the assembly requesting a reply text by next Wednesday, 25^th November. 
• In addition to this text message your child will bring home next week further written communication confirming arrangements for the assembly and a Covid Safety Screen Form which MUST be returned on the day when attending the assembly.  (A Safety Form is required for each person attending).   You will be required to check in at the entrance to the gymnasium with your Safety Screen Form so we ask that you arrive early around 10am.  Once checked in family members will be seated together.  
• This presentation assembly is strictly by invitation and we ask for your support in adhering to capacity requirements by following the invitation detail. This assembly will adhere to gatherings/events guidelines from the Department of Health and we request that adults social distance at this event. 
• Parking will be at the rear of the school. 
• Should you have further questions please contact the administration team.

school levies

Levies form a significant portion of funds to support the school and are one of the many ways that families contribute to our school community. 

Levies support student learning by contributing towards the cost of essential items and services.  The authority to charge levies is provided under the Education Act 2016 in consultation with the School Association. https://www.education.tas.gov.au/parents-carers/parent-fact-sheets/fees-levies/

A detailed 2021 Levy Policy is available from the school administration office or school website.

2021 inclusive levy - Ratified by School Association on 27^th October 2020.

• Grades 7 and 8        $550.00 
• Grades 9 to 12         $575.00 

Changes to Student Assistance 2021

The Department of Education recently announced that we would be expanding the Student Assistance Scheme for 2021.

Parents who have a current concession card as listed below can apply for dependent students for assistance under the STAS:

• Services Australia – Centrelink Health Care Card
• Service Australia – Centrelink Low Income Health Care Card
• Services Australia – Pensioner Concession Card or
• Department of Veteran Affairs – Pensioner Concession Card.

Please note that if you are already receiving student assistance you do not need to complete a form.

For 2021 a new on-line form has been developed to assist with processing applications for new applicants.

The online form can be completed here: 

 https://stasonlinesubmission.education.tas.gov.au/ 

Once a validated form is completed the Department of Education will confirm the outcome of your application in writing, this process takes approximately 14 days.

We understand this online option may not be possible for all families, so if you require a hard copy form please contact us at Prospect High School or stas@education.tas.gov.au or 1800 827 055.

Finally congratulations to the students who have been selected to represent Prospect High School in the Inter-High Athletics carnival at St Leonards today. Good luck.

Mrs Lee Barker
Principal