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

Cross Country

Last Tuesday’s cross country was a very successful event with some fantastic personal best times achieved. What was very impressive was the effort that students gave across all grades. Great participation, effort and an enjoyable time was had by our runners. Congratulations to all our runners and guest runners from feeder primary schools. Thanks to the HPE team for their support and organisation of this event. Final placings in the House Competition were: 

1st:  Nyanda 215

2nd:  Karalta 195

3rd:  Impara 181

4th:  Warialda 171

Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

Prospect High School Cert 1 Hospitality and The Nest Catering teams hosted a fundraising event for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday May 19th at The Nest Café. Wonderful platters were prepared for staff and students to raise money for the Cancer Council which is such a worthy cause. Thanks to Mrs McMahon for initiating and organising the morning tea.

School Association

At the recent School Association AGM meeting the following were re-elected/elected to the positions: School Chair - Russell Kerr, Treasurer - Brad Reardon, Community Member - Annie Milne and Staff Member - Carolyn Abraham. We were also updated on the Reconciliation Action Plan designed to incorporate perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Island in education. The School Association will be consulted in Term 3 to assist with developing the vision.

Tasmanian Mountain Bike Championships

Prospect High School was well-represented on Friday the 20th May, 19 in the Tasmanian Mountain Bike Championships. Congratulations to Gus who was the 2nd fastest U17 male rider on the timed downhill section.

Music Competition

Congratulations to Summer and Sienna for their achievements in the Launceston Music Competition on Tuesday evening. Summer was placed 1st in ‘Original Solo Composition’ and a high commendation for the ‘Contemporary Vocal Solo’. Sienna placed 2nd in the ‘Self-accompanied Vocal Solo’. Prospect High School is very proud of these up-and-coming artists.

Transition News

Transition talks, visits and pathway plans have begun for students who will be Grade 7 and Grade 11 in 2023.

Tours of Prospect High School have been a feature for students and parents of Grade 6 families recently. Visits of students from our feeder schools (Bracknell, Hagley, Summerdale, West Launceston and Glen Dhu) have commenced as have representatives from Prospect High School to the primary schools. Grade 10 students have commenced course counselling, pathway planning for future careers and visits to colleges and schools. Transition activities will continue throughout Terms 2, 3 and 4.

Covid Update

Students are still required to wear masks when indoors at school. Other protective measures include hand sanitisers in all classrooms and common spaces, air purifiers and air conditioners to ensure good airflow in all classrooms. We have communicated recent changes to rules for close contacts. This information also appears later in this newsletter.  If more RAT kits are required students may collect these from the office.

Finally, thank you to parents/carers for your support of our uniform. Students feel an increased sense of connection and pride wearing full school uniform. They are looking magnificent in winter uniform.

Kind regards

Lee Barker

Principal