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

Praise from Public

A member of the public rang this week to praise two male Prospect High School students. She said she witnessed the students grab two trolleys that were in a dangerous spot in the carpark at the Prospect Marketplace and they put them safely in the trolley bay. The member of the public said the students did this for no recognition that they were just doing it to be helpful and in full Prospect High uniform. She was very impressed and said it was a very nice look. On behalf of the Prospect High School community thank you to these boys for being so considerate and responsible.

Inter-High Cross Country

On Tuesday Prospect High School participated in the Inter High Cross Country Carnival. All students represented the school with outstanding pride, enthusiasm and commitment to achieve their best.

Overall, Prospect finished 3rd in division 1 which is a very impressive achievement.

Griffin – 2nd Grade 7 Boys

Will – 3rd Grade 8 Boys

Zoey – 1st Grade 9 Girl

Ruby – 2nd Grade 9 Girls

Grade 9 Girls won the Team Pennant.

Congratulations and well done to all who represented Prospect High.

Covid Update

Melbourne is in it’s fourth “short, sharp” lockdown and as the Director of Public Health said Tasmanians are only “one to two days away from a lockdown”. This is a timely reminder for students and family members of Covid protocols that should be followed for everyone’s safety.

Washing and hand sanitizing hands.

Social distancing (1.5m for adults)

Sneezing/coughing into elbows.

Staying at home if feeling unwell and getting a Covid test.

Using the Prospect High School Covid Safe app for visitor check in.

Tour of Honour

While classroom learning is a number one priority at Prospect High School, we endeavour to offer a range of other learning opportunities. One such event was a Tour of Honour Question and Answer session at the Launceston Country Club. Students heard the young Tasmanian of the Year, Toby Thorpe, the Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, as well as Edna Pennicott (2021 Tasmania’s Local Hero), Brian Williams (2021 Tasmanian Senior Australian of the Year), and Graeme Stevenson (2020 Tasmanian Senior Australian of the Year). Students learned about the speakers’ individual stories and successes. Students were also encouraged to be courageous and think of ways to have a positive impact on our community. Thank you to Mr Poke and Ms De Paoli for organising this opportunity for 90 students.

End-of-Year Calendar Dates

The end of year will come quickly and is a very busy time, in particular for Grade 10 students. Please see below for some important dates in December for your calendar.

Thursday, 9th Presentation Assembly rehearsal Friday 10th PHS Presentation Assembly – time to be confirmed

Monday, 13th Grade 10 Assembly. Students may leave by recess two

Monday, 13th Grade 10 Celebration Dinner – Country Club

Tuesday, 14th Grade 10 Picnic – to be advised

Wednesday, 15th Whole School Assembly to farewell Grade 10s (then Grade 10 students leave).

Mrs Lee Barker
Principal