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

I hope all mothers enjoyed their special day last Sunday.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN testing for Grade 7 and 9 in literacy and numeracy has been undertaken well this week. Testing was conducted online. While this is only one test on one day it provides a valuable experience for students who one day may have to do assessments online for courses or careers. Results from NAPLAN also provide valuable information that informs teaching and learning for the next twelve months. Preparation for NAPLAN began in term one and required an enormous amount of administration and co-ordination. Many thanks to Ms Carolyn Abraham and Ms Collins who have been organising timetabling and implementation over the last few weeks to enable students to be supported with technology and resources.

Launceston Competitions – Dance and Drama

Our talented Grade 8, 9 and 10 Dance and Drama students showed their skill and creativity at the Launceston Competitions at the Princess Theatre this week. All students were excellent representatives for Prospect High School. Congratulations to both the Grade 8 Dance class and the 9/10 Dance class who were awarded Highly Commended in their sections at the Drama Competitions on Tuesday. On Wednesday in the Drama competitions, Grade 9 students Imogen and Taylah performed well and were praised for their clear and contrasting characterisation, and the Grade 8 students were awarded First Place in the Group Speaking. Congratulations to Ella B, Brittany, Matilda, Tayla, Mia, Asma, Zoe, Ella, Merrissa and Imogen and especially to Ava Conway who filled in at the last minute! A big thank you to Ms Couch and Mrs Viney for their time and support, both in class at the competitions and to Mr Liddell who supported the Gr 8, 9 and 10 students at the competitions.

Year 11/12 news

Currently 10 students in Year 11, 12 and 13 are studying several TASC subjects, some of these include– English, Project Implementation, Maths, Enterprise, Road Safety, Digital Art and Design, Japanese, Barista Basics and for the first time a VET Hands on Hospitality course. Participants in the VET course have been utilising the newly developed Eagle’s Nest Café.

In closing I would like to remind readers of the Annual General School Association on Tuesday 17^th May at 5pm in D Block. New parents are most welcome. Also on Tuesday the Prospect High School cross-country for all grades will be held.

Kind regards

Lee Barker

Principal