Principal's Report
Dear Parents, Students and Friends of Prospect High School
Welcome to the first newsletter for Term 4. It has been a busy start to the term, and I am pleased to report that students have settled into learning quickly.
School Based Apprenticeships Information
Last Tuesday students and families were given the opportunity to attend an information session about school-based apprenticeships in the Grade 8 Learning Space at Prospect High School. In addition, a range of industry experts explained pathways and career options available in our community. Information was given about apprenticeships, traineeships and school-based apprenticeships, the Tasmanian hospitality industry, building and construction career options, and forestry industry careers. Thank you to presenters Amanda Barker (School Based Apprenticeships, Ellie Faulkner (Newstead College), Daniel Hart (MAS), Kane Saunders (BGAS), Denise DeBattista (Abre), Kitty Flesfader, Nick Freeman and Matt Schrimgeour (Fairbrother). It was pleasing to see many students and their families attend, and the presenters were really impressed with the meaningful and engaging conversations. This was a wonderful opportunity for students to gain insights into career pathways as well as establish contacts and links.
Secondary Schools Triathlon
Prospect High School was fortunate last Wednesday to have Will Blackby from Triathlon Tasmania Inc. train a team of students; the first group of secondary students in the state who will be entering the Secondary Schools Triathlon event at Devonport on November 24th. The team will be trained by Will over the next five weeks and are looking forward to learning new skills in readiness for the event.
Tasmanian JackJumpers NBL players and coaches visited
Last Thursday, a number of Tasmanian JackJumpers NBL players and coaches visited the school and ran a session for a selection of students from Grades 7-10 who have chosen to participate in the high school’s basketball competition.
The JackJumpers also formally opened the new basketball half-court situated on the southern side of the gymnasium. This was a fantastic experience for our school to be involved in as the Tasmanian JackJumpers are the most recent team to be added into the NBL (Australia’s National Basketball League). Players and coaches ran students through training routines and gave coaching advice and tips. Thanks to the HPE team and Mr Murfet for organising this wonderful opportunity.
RYDA excursion
Each year Grade 10 students are invited to attend a RYDA session at Symmons Plains. This acronym stands for Rotary Youth Driver Awareness and is a road safety program facilitated by Rotary and other professionals. Although students may not be driving yet, staying safe on our roads as both drivers and passengers was the emphasis of the day. Presenters included Road Safety experts, driving instructors, police, people who had been in car accidents and survived, and drug and alcohol educators. Students found this day to be very worthwhile, and it will provide students with five hours of time towards their learner’s licence.
Write a Book in a Day
Five teams of students (Grades 7-10) spent yesterday competing in the unique challenge of writing and illustrating a book in a day. This activity requires many skills from all team members such as time-management, creative ideas, writing and illustrating as well as being able to work together to produce the final product. There were many great ideas and enthusiastic writers and illustrators working hard all day to produce creative stories. Thank you to Ms Bambridge, Mrs Williams and Ms Miller for organising and supervising this event.
Upcoming Events
On Tuesday 26th October there will be a Senior Secondary @ Prospect Information evening held in the Year 11/12 learning space from 5.00-6.30pm. This is a chance for students and families to speak to Gr 11/12 teachers about course offerings in 2022. Senior Secondary @ Prospect will offer many level 2 and 3 subjects as well as specialised courses such as Hands-on Hospitality (VET course and TASC subjects), Personal Health and Wellbeing, and Japanese Language Program. A tour of the facilities, course information and resources and light refreshments will be available.
The Student Leader Board is running a Trivia Night next Wednesday 27th October commencing at 5.30 for a 6.00pm start. The cost of tickets is $15pp, and there are a range of prizes including a lucky door and under-the-seat, as well as a silent auction. Refreshments are included in the ticket price. We are looking forward to a fun and competitive night. Please come along to support this event and purchase tickets soon. Funds raised will purchase mental health kits for the school.
Student Success
Congratulations to Emily Sefton who gained first place in the 12-15 year age group National Dance Title and first place in the 14-15 year age group pre-Championship title.
Kind regards
Lee Barker
Principal