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Depar tment o f Educa t ion
Prospect H i gh Schoo l
Prospect High School
Student and Parent
Information Guide
2017
Prospice – “Looking Forward”
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WELCOME TO PROSPECT HIGH SCHOOL
Welcome to secondary education at Prospect High School.
Prospect High School has approximately 400 students from Grades 7 to 10. Our school
symbol is the eagle and our uniform is based around the colours of green and gold.
Students are expected to wear their uniform with pride and represent the school positively
in the community.
Our mission statement is, ‘preparing students for successful participation in a world of their
time through a deep understanding of important life related matters’. This is elaborated upon
in the school’s vision statement. Our school values are Respect, Fairness, Integrity,
Empathy and Optimism.
Prospect High School was established in 1965 and has a long tradition of achievement
across all endeavours. We look forward to upholding these traditions but also challenging
our school community to continually strive for improvement and excellence. An $8.5
million dollar redevelopment is currently underway, to be completed early 2017.
While this guide is specifically written for students transitioning from primary school, it is
also useful for all students and families that are new to our school.
We are very proud of our school and I hope that you will uphold the high expectations that
we have and make the most of the many opportunities presented.
Vicki Mackrill
Principal
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OUR VISION STATEMENT
RELATIONSHIPS
Positive, quality relationships between all members of the school community are at the heart of our
school. At Prospect High School, everyone matters: all members of our community feel safe, valued,
respected and enjoy a sense of connectedness. We are aware that all behaviour is purposeful and
explicitly teach appropriate behaviour. Our approach to behaviour support is restorative because we
know that people are more likely to make positive, responsible choices when people do things with
them rather than to or for them.
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ WELLBEING
Our students and staff are empowered to achieve high standards. We are motivated, optimistic,
resilient, resourceful, adaptable, and creative. We are emotionally intelligent, responsible citizens who
model integrity, self awareness and mutual trust. We treat everyone fairly, showing empathy, listening to
the viewpoints of others and valuing their contributions. We have a positive identity and lead balanced,
healthy lives. We show concern for the safety of others and for the environment.
LEADERSHIP
We believe that leadership is about service to others, empowering those around us to be the best they
can be. We focus on building the capacity of both student and adult leaders, believing that the skills and
qualities of leadership are learnt and we can all be leaders in different contexts. We encourage everyone
to be a leader and provide opportunities for everyone to be a leader at the time, place or context that
suits them. Our leaders are learners; they are visible, positive and motivated. Our leaders are future
focused and inspire us to achieve our vision.
LEARNING
Prospect High School is a community of learners. We have a rich curriculum that responds to the
needs, interests and aspirations of all and prepares our students for life as effective participants in a
world of their time. Learning in the foundation areas of literacy, numeracy, ICT and health/wellbeing is
enriched by opportunities for students to personalise their learning, establishing goals and directions
that are individually relevant and future-focused, setting them on desired pathways. At Prospect High
School, learning is fun, engaging, rigorous, relevant and purposeful: students enjoy learning and the sense
of achievement that comes from working hard and reaching goals. We aim to see that every student
develops a sense of purpose and direction and the desire to be a life-long learner who contributes
positively to the global community.
TEACHING
All students can learn, and quality teaching is one of the most significant factors affecting student
achievement. Our teaching is based on best practice, informed by thorough knowledge of learners and
learning, successful teaching methodologies and subject matter. Our staff work collaboratively to ensure
that learning opportunities are engaging, meaningful and challenging.
We recognise the importance of explicit teaching and teach for understanding. We build the skills that
enable our students to think creatively and reflectively, empowering them to be lifelong learners.
Assessment and feedback is an integral part of the learning process and includes assessment for learning.
Opportunities for self assessment and reflection are a high priority.
ADULT LEARNING
Learning is a lifelong process. We are passionate about being the best teachers we can be to support
the learning of all students. The adults at our school identify their strengths and areas of need. We are
committed to continually improving our practice through reflection, dialogue, feedback, teamwork and
regular participation in professional learning.
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ENVIRONMENT
Our physical environment is inspiring. It is a place people want to be. We are continually striving to
ensure we have a 21st century learning environment that supports the needs of all learners. We
encourage our staff and students to take pride in their environment, to act in a safe manner and to be
responsible and caring (respectful).
COMMUNITY AND FAMILY
Student learning and achievement is the shared responsibility of all members of our school community:
students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders work together to ensure that all students experience
the highest levels of educational success. We foster relationships with families and value and recognise
the contributions that mentors and community groups make to student learning.
ACHIEVEMENT
At Prospect High School, everyone is and does their best. We set high standards for staff and students;
we value excellence and strive to ensure that every member of our school community is motivated and
able to realise their full potential. We believe that everyone can be successful and that success can look
different for different people. We regularly recognise and celebrate success. In celebrating success, we
promote a positive ethos in which people are encouraged to fulfil their potential, pursue their goals and
use and develop their diverse gifts and talents.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Prospect High School is a community of learners
preparing students for successful participation in a
world of their time through deep understanding
of important life related matters.
OUR VALUES
Respect, Fairness, Integrity, Empathy, Optimism.
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EXPECTATIONS AT PROSPECT HIGH SCHOOL
The School-wide expectations at
Prospect High School explain the
behaviour and responsible decision
making we expect all people to
demonstrate at Prospect in all
situations.
They are:
R for RELATIONSHIPS
E for ENVIRONMENT
L for LEARNING
S for SAFETY
RELATIONSHIPS
Behaving in a polite and courteous way, showing tolerance and fairness towards others and using
appropriate language in all situations.
ENVIRONMENT
Showing respect for the school environment and the property of others.
LEARNING
Working in a way that does not disrupt the learning of others, being fully prepared for each class and
being punctual.
SAFETY
Ensuring that each person’s actions maintain the safety and well being of themselves and others.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS …..?
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE
SCHOOL YEAR?
When you arrive at school at the beginning of the year, go
to the gymnasium. Teachers will meet you there from
8:30am and take you to your first whole school assembly,
where you will be welcomed. After the short whole school
assembly you will go to a Grade assembly and told which
care class you are in.
WHAT IS ‘CARE’?
‘Care’ is held first thing every morning for ten minutes. The first bell is at 8.40a.m. Your Care Teacher
will use 'Care' to pass on any important information you need to know, and also use the time to keep
an eye on how you are going and to talk to you about your progress. Besides seeing you in 'Care’, your
Care Teacher will also teach you for at least one other subject, and will get to know you better than
any other teacher.
HOW DO I BUY LUNCH OR RECESS?
Our school canteen operates each day at recess and lunch selling a variety of food, snacks and drinks
with the canteen menu published regularly in the school newsletter. Lunches do not need to be
ordered. This canteen is operated by the School
Association with profits being directed back to the
school. Parent and community volunteers are
appreciated. If a member of your family can assist in
any capacity please contact the school office.
WILL I HAVE A LOCKER?
Your Care Teacher will issue you a locker and lock
on the first day. Your lock has a special combination
which you should keep secret from everybody, even
your friends. The school accepts no responsibility
for the loss of items not securely stored in student
lockers. Learn the combination as soon as you can
and don't leave it where others may see it. Locker and lock hire fee is included in your Composite
Levy.
CAN I RIDE BY BIKE, SCOOTER OR SKATEBOARD TO SCHOOL?
Students are permitted to ride a bike to school but not skateboards or scooters. Students must
dismount the bike prior to entering the school site. We have this rule in place for the safety of both the
rider and other people here at Prospect High. We would also expect all students to be riding these
safely in the broader community and ensuring they obey all road laws. A bike rack is provided for
student use. Helmets are compulsory and a lock must be used at the bike rack to ensure the security of
the bike.
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WHAT SPORTS CAN I PLAY?
During Terms 2 and 3 you will have the option to play a variety of winter sports in an organised sports
roster with other schools. These matches will be played during school time. The Northern High School
Sport Assocation, NHSSA organise a variety of sports rosters in a range of summer and winter sports
held on a Wednesday afternoon (Grade 9/10), Thursday afternoon (Grade 7/8). An extra levy will be
charged if you choose to play in afterschool or weekend rosters.
WHICH HOUSE WILL I BE IN?
If you have an older brother or sister in one of the school houses Warialda, Impara, Nyanda or Karalta -
you will be placed in the same house. There are annual inter-house competitions in swimming, cross
country running and athletics.
Colours:
Warialda – Yellow Nyanda – Blue/White
lmpara – Red Karalta – Green
You will find out your house upon enrolment to the school.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SCHOOL LEVIES
Levies can be imposed for incidental costs and expenses which are essential to support the
delivery of the standard curriculum.
Factors of equity, inclusion and educational value should always be considered when determining
the funding source for an item or service.
Items or services, for which levies have been paid, must be of equal value for all students
undertaking the same course of program.
Clear and simple information regarding levies and other known charges should be communicated
to parents as soon as possible in the preceding year (end of term 4) to allow time for families to
plan and budget.
Prospect High School must consider family financial constraints and inclusive education when
determining the cost of school items and activities.
Where levy payments are split between parents, a percentage split is recorded on the enrolment
form. Written consent by both parties, and Court Orders, indicating the split levy payments
must be provided – this is updated annually on the Validation Form. Without written evidence
the person signing the enrolment form will be responsible for 100% of the levies.
If a student enrols in another Tasmanian Government School after payment of levies for that
school year, parents are not required to pay additional levies to a new school. If levies were
being paid in instalments, the new school should arrange for the outstanding balance to be paid
to that school. Other charges may be required, such as entry fees for school excursions.
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A refund for levies is not available to students who do not regularly attend school. Individual
circumstances can be discussed with the school Principal.
Students who enrol from interstate or from a non-government school will be required to pay a
pro-rata levy.
LEVIES AND OTHER CHARGES
Levies are payable at the beginning of each year for each student (unless a payment plan has been agreed
with the Principal or School Business Manager). The amount payable is to be determined on an annual
basis by the Principal at Prospect High School, in consultation with the School Business Manager and
School Association.
COMPOSITE LEVY
The Composite Levy for 2017 Grade 7 and 8 students is $450 and Grade 9 and 10 students $550.
The term “Composite Levy” refers to items a student uses during the school year such as learning
materials and stationery; and
Services such as school excursions and visiting performances that form an integral part of the
delivery of the standard curriculum.
Families approved for STAS are not required to pay levies, but may be required to pay other
charges.
These may be items the student consumes, items the student takes possession of, or costs
associated with travel, accommodation or entry/entrance fees. Examples include;
LEVY PAYMENT
The Department of Education will mail an invoice to you in January 2017.
Approved Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) recipients will not receive an invoice.
Please bring your invoice to Book Sales day
OTHER CHARGES – Optional activities
The term “Other Charges” applies to optional items or services which are not essential to the
course under the standard curriculum. For example, some subjects may include an option of
extending a project or task at an additional cost – e.g. MDT Project.
Items used as part of the standard curriculum where the materials are more expensive than the
standard curriculum requires.
Optional activities, such as recreational camps or holiday trips, school photos and after school
activities.
Families approved for STAS are not required to pay a Composite Levy, but may be required to
pay other charges.
Parents will be advised as soon as possible of proposed activity date and cost. An invoice for
payment will be issued for activities with a substantial fee.
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CURRICULUM
At Prospect High we aim to provide students with the opportunity to learn and achieve the highest
outcomes they can from the Australian and Tasmanian Curriculum.
All Grade 7 students: English, History and Geography, Mathematics, Science, Health & Physical
Education, Digital Technology, Japanese, Arts (Music, Visual Art, and Drama) and Technology
(Materials Design & Technology and Home Economics) and Care.
Grade 8 core subjects: English, Mathematics or Mathematics Extension, Science, History and
Geography, Health and Wellbeing, Digital Technology, Japanese and Care
Optional Subjects: Visual Art, Foods, MDT, Music, PE Extra, Drama, Dance & Fitness,
Grade 9 and 10: English, Mathematics or Mathematics Extension, Science or Science Extension,
History and Care, Health and Physical Education.
Optional Subjects: Sport Science, Visual Art, Music, Audio Design, Drama, Dance, Digital
Technolgy, Foods, Lifestyle and Fashion, Catering, Child Studies, Japanese, Georgraphy, MDT
Wood, MDT Metal and Design in Graphics.
All students participate in My Education. This learning focuses on a whole school approach to
career and life planning. For more information visit the website http://my.education.tas.gov.au.
EXTRA CURRICULAR
Prospect High School provides a range of extra curricular activities and programs to
complement the main curriculum. These include Debating, Chess, and Formula One. Some
activities are offered according to student interest.
We have a student exchange program with Kagawa, Japan for students who study Japanese and
offer host visits from overseas students.
There are regular school tours: AFL trip to Melbourne for Grade 9, Grade 10 Queensland trip
as well as Grade 7 camp to Camp Clayton. Other optional sport and cultural activities are
regularly offered.
ABSENCES
If an absence is known in advance, you should inform the school by note, email, SMS, or phone call
(Phone: 6344 4744 email: [email protected]) prior to the absence. Any absence, even for
part of a day, should be explained by note or phone call immediately on return. For extended absences
regular contact with the school is necessary and any absence greater than 5 days will require a medical
certificate. Students should endeavour to find out about any work they have missed. We contact
parents via sms in order to obtain an explanation for any absence.
LATE ARRIVAL
Anyone who arrives after 8.40 am, should report to the School Administration Office. Students will be
issued with a ‘late slip’ which they take to their Grade Leaders. Legitamate late arrivals or early
departures should be explained by parents, either in person, via phone, email or note.
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OUT OF SCHOOL APPOINTMENTS DURING THE DAY OR LEAVING EARLY
The school is responsible for the conduct and safety
of children whilst at school and we must have
parental permission before we can allow a student to
leave the school grounds. Passes must then be signed
by a Grade Leader or Assistant Principal. Students
leaving school grounds for any reason must sign the
“Sign Out Book” at the Administration Office.
IF RETURNING LATER IN THE SAME DAY
Report straight to the Administration Office to note
your return time.
CONTACT DETAILS
Each year you are required to update your family
details, medication details, excursion permissions etc
via Student Validation. It is very important that this
form is returned to the school directly after receiving
and updating. If you have a change of family situation, address, phone numbers or emergency contacts
during the year, please contact the school office to update details.
ILLNESS OR INJURY AT SCHOOL
It is recommended that students not come to school if they are ill. If ill at school students should
report to the Student Office where they will be looked after by a First Aid Officer until their
parent/guardian can be contacted, if necessary. Students are not to call parents directly.
Departmental guidelines do not allow the school to accept responsibility for the administration of non-
prescribed medication. Parents of students who are required to take medication at school must supply
the school with an authority to dispense medication that details the dosage. Medication forms are
available from the School Office. This will be kept by the First Aid Officer, who will issue the
medication as prescribed.
MEETINGS WITH PARENTS & TEACHERS
There are times when a parent may want to discuss a matter with a teacher or school leader and vice
versa. Please note that the best way to do this is through a pre-arranged meeting. This enables the staff
member concerned to gather any relevant information and helps to ensure a suitable amount of time is
devoted to the conversation. Teachers have classes to teach, yard duty and other responsibilities which
they are required to attend to and therefore are not always able to take phone calls or meet with
parents ‘on call’. It would be appreciated if you could arrange appointments via the main office and this
should ensure that the matter is attended to in a timely manner and frustration and time wasting is
avoided.
There are also formal parent teacher meetings held in Term 1 after the interim reports arer sent home
and also at the beginning of Term 3 and the major mid-year reports are sent home. We value open,
regular and respectful communication with parents/carers.
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MAKING PHONE CALLS
Refer to Mobile phone policy (included and available on the school website). If a student needs to make
a call to parents they can request assistance at the Administration Office.
BORROWING MONEY
Students on occasions require money for bus fares, lunch passes or to make a phone call. Funds are
only given with permission of parents and in emergency situations and not on a regular basis. Any
borrowed money is to be paid back within one week. If the money is not paid in this timeframe, an
invoice will be issued to students as a reminder to forward payment. Only one lunch pass is permitted
on a student’s account.
PERSONAL PROPERTY/VALUABLE ITEMS
Whilst all normal precautions will be taken by the staff, we cannot accept responsibility for personal
property unless it is placed in our custody. For example, money, mobile phones, lpods, watches, etc.
should be deposited with the Phys. Ed. staff before a P.E. lesson or sporting event and collected
afterwards. Valuable items or larger sums of money can also be left in the School Office for safe keeping
during the school day.
STUDENT BELONGINGS
Students are responsible for looking after their school equipment, stationery, books, etc. and are liable
to be charged for any losses, breakages or damages. We recommend strongly that all property of a
private nature which the owner brings to school is NAMED clearly. School bags, loose-leaf folders, etc.
are often "lost"; it is a great help if we can identify the owner promptly. Student belongings and school
bags should be stored in lockers during the school day.
PEER SUPPORT
Besides whatever help your teachers can give you, we also have Peer Support. This is where Grade 10
students help you settle in and provide assistance in subject areas. Members of our Student Leader
Board and our Sport Leaders also try to help younger students in any way they can. Peer Support
students may also help you out if you have a concern.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Besides your Care Teacher, you have Senior Grade Leader, Grade Leader, Social Worker, School
Psychologist and School Chaplian to talk to. These people may be contacted through the School Office
or your Grade Leader. External Services can also be accessed via either our Social Worker or School
Psychologist. We also have a health nurse and Aboriginal Education Officer available for support.
SCHOOL CHAPLAIN
The Prospect High School Association supports a chaplaincy service at the school. Our Chaplain is Pete
Garwood. As described in the Department of Education’s Chaplaincy Guidelines for Tasmanian
Government Schools, chaplains are responsible for supporting the emotional wellbeing of students by
providing pastoral care services and strategies that support the emotional wellbeing of the broader
school community. The primary role of a chaplain is to support students and their families. The
programme is not part of the school curriculum and is not compulsory for any student to participate in
activities or receive services from a school chaplain. Working with Pete requires the voluntary consent
of students who participate and the support of parents/carers.
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THE STUDENT OFFICE / FIRST AID SUPPORT
The Student Office is situated near the library. Here staff and students can purchase materials for class
as well as sign out a laptop, collect their printing and photocopying. The Student Office staff also assists
with first aid.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Student ID or Library Cards are issued in Grades 7 and 9. Students in Grade 8 and 10 will need to
retain their card from the previous year. Students will need to carry their Library card with them for:
School Purposes:
Book hire
Identification purposes
Printing
Collection of confiscated mobile phones
General Purposes:
Identification – Centrelink / Banks etcs
Air / Sea Travel
STUDENT STATIONERY
A pack of essential stationery is given to each student at the beginning of the year with optional subject
stationery distributed to students in class as per published book pack guide. This book pack is covered
by your composite levy. Additional stationery or replacement of calculators will be at the student’s
expense. If you are unable to come to the school during book sales to collection book packs, we can
provide alternate options. Please contact the school office to discuss.
STUDENT PHOTO DAY
In Feburary/March of each year MSP Photography comes to the school to take photos of the students.
An information letter and order/payment envelope will be sent home in February.
SCHOOL MAGAZINE
Parents can purchase a magazine; this is advertised in the school Prospector. Parents can pay at the
school office before the end of October and receive their magazine at the end of the school year.
SCHOOL AND GRADE ASSEMBLIES
Whole school assemblies are held twice each term. Parents are welcome to attend. Grade assemblies
are held on a regularly throughout the year. Assemblies celebrate student achievements and important
information is shared during these assemblies.
SCHOOL LIBRARY
Students are encouraged to use the school library to
access the school resources available for themselves
and / or home. The Library is open most lunch
times for activities and quiet reading.
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SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
We publish our newsletter every full week of the school year. Our
newsletter is called the Prospector; it acknowledges all the great
things we do each week and is packed with photographs. We also
celebrate the achievements of some students in each grade through a
column known as Working Wonders.
Newsletters are emailed to your parent/guardians nominated email
address on request. (request at [email protected]).
Your family can also access the Prospector from the school internet
site at https://education.tas.edu.au/prospecthigh/Pages/Home.aspx
which is also accessable via Facebook.
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
The Prospect High School Association holds meetings as required at
the school on a Wednesday afternoon/evening. The School
Association is made up of parents, community, staff and student
representatives. Any member of the school community is encouraged to attend meetings and to
contribute to discussion, ask questions, make suggestions and offer assistance. If interested please make
contact through one of the members, the school office or by addressing correspondence to the
Secretary via the school office. Meeting dates are published in the Prospector.
The School Association requests from families a voluntary donation of $10 per year. Donated funds
assist students who are selected for State and National sporting and cultural events where appropriate
and support end of year awards, sponsor an Eagle Award and make a Rats of Tobruk contribution. The
only other source of revenue for the School Association is via canteen sales with profits directed to
supporting the school with resources and facility enhancements.
INFORMATION LINKS
https://www.education.tas.gov.au/documentcentre/Documents/Infosheet-SchoolCommunity-
Starting-High-School.pdf
https://www.education.tas.gov.au/intranet/Pages/home.aspx
https://www.education.tas.gov.au/About_us/Pages/Term-Dates.aspx
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SCHOOL HOURS
Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Beginning of day warning bell 8:40
Care 8:45 – 8:55
Period 1 8.55 – 9:45
Period 2/3 9:45 – 11:10
Recess 11:10 – 11:35
Warning bell 11:35
Period 4/5 11:40 – 1.00
Lunch 1:00 – 1:40
Warning bell 1:40
Period 6/7 1:45 – 3:05
STUDENT TERM DATES 2017
Visit:- https://www.education.tas.gov.au/About_us/Pages/Term-Dates.aspx
TERM DATES STUDENT FREE DAYS
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SCHOOL UNIFORM
Background - Under the Education Act the School Association has the power to establish a school
dress code and therefore implement that dress code through the Principal. At Prospect High School we
require students to wear school uniform as described by the dress code.
Purposes of School Uniform
We require students to wear school uniform for the following reasons:
1. Sense of Belonging
When students are dressed in school uniform then they all have a sense of belonging to the Prospect
High School community.
2. Safety
It is easy to identify young people who should not be on the school grounds if all the Prospect
students are in full school uniform.
3. Judgements About Our School
We present a positive image to the wider community if all our students are in school uniform and
therefore people are more likely to make positive judgements about our school and our students.
4. Social Equalisation
Students and parents don’t have to worry about students being judged on the basis of what they are
wearing if all students are in school uniform. Having all students in school uniform sends a strong
message that we value all students equally.
5. Preparing for Expectations in the World of Work
Many workplaces have a uniform and most workplaces have a dress code so we are preparing
students for the world of work by asking them to get into the habit of wearing a uniform at school.
Financial Assistance for Parents - There are some families who have legitimate difficulty in affording
school uniform and we will endeavour to support these families. Support can be accessed via the Social
Worker, including certain bursaries that become available at times (e.g. Glenara bursary).
Dress Code
Girls Boys
Black track pants (without stripe or beading)
School polo shirt with logo
Grey shirt with school tie (tie is optional)
School rugby top with logo
School woollen jumper with logo
School jacket with logo
Black shorts
Black shoes
White socks (without stripes or brand names)
School tartan winter skirt (black stockings may be
worn with the skirt but not the dress)
School summer dress
School scarf (optional)
School backpack (optional)
Black track pants (without stripe or beading)
School polo shirt with logo
Grey shirt with school tie (tie is optional)
School rugby top with logo
School jacket with logo
Black shoes
White socks (without stripes or brand names)
Grey shorts or trousers (i.e. cargo or walk shorts)
School scarf (optional)
School backpack (optional)
Please note that students elected to the Student Leadership Board (SLB) have specific uniform
requirements in addition to these expectations (e.g. blazer).
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SCHOOL BUSES Students whose parent(s) hold a Government concession card (Pensioner Concession Card, Veterans’
Affairs Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card) may be eligible for a bus pass enabling them
free travel to and from school on the Metro Bus Service.
Applications can be made online at http://www.transport.tas.gov.au (click on Passenger Information
and Transport Forms, then Student Bus Pass for Free Travel,
http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/concession_information_and_forms/online_student_bus_pass_application) or paper
applications can be obtained from Service Tasmania, Launceston or Metro offices. For further
information, telephone 1300 851 225.
CATCHING A BUS HOME
At the end of the school day, move to the bus turning circle to wait for your bus. Duty teachers are
always there to show you where to wait for your
particular bus.
Please note bus times sometimes change - please call
the bus companies to confirm your route and times.
MMoorrnniinngg BBuusseess Metro City Buses (Metro Bus 63365888)
Time 7.40 am Route No: 215
Depart Neptune Drive, Blackstone Heights
Route Glover St, Panorama Dr, Bayview Dr,
Longvista Dr, Kesley Rd, Blackstone Rd, Pitcher Pde, Country Club Ave, Casino Rise,
Westbury Rd, Ralph St to Prospect High.
Time 8.00 am Route No: 213
Depart Princess Square, Elizabeth Street opposite Allgoods
Route Charles St, Howick St, Mulgrave St, Meredith Cr, Normanstone Rd, Westbury Rd, Lila Dr to
Prospect High.
Time 8.10 am Route No: 211
Depart Stop H – York Street outside Allgoods
Route York St, Margaret St, Frederick St, Hillside Cres, Frankland St, Maitland St, Connaught Cres,
Brougham St, Basin Rd, Granville St, Salisbury Cr, Ashleigh Av, Vaux St, Cambridge St, Peel
St, Stanley St, Lavander Gr, Hardwick St, Peel St, Stanley St to Prospect High School
Time 8.05 or 8:25 am Route Nos: 74 & 70
Depart Stop B, Westbury Road
Route City to Casino roundabout and back to city via West Launceston.
Westbury Bus 7:45 am (Westbus 6393 1830)
Depart Festival Supermarket Westbury – Two buses
Route Pick up Police Station, Old Chocolate shop, travelling the Meander Valley Highway picking up
students where necessary, pick up students from Selbourne/Rosevale area at Entally House.
Rosevale Bus 7:35 am (Westbus 6393 1830)
Route Departs Selbourne Hall and pick up students along the roadside anywhere between Rosevale
and Entally House. Meet the Westbury bus and change over.
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Whitemore Bus 7:40am (Alan Wesley 6393 7650)
Route Hagley Station Road, Adelphi Road, Whitemore Road, Oaks Road, Carrick, Liffey Street – BS
- 8.07am
Longford Bus 7:55am (Philip Loones 6391 1027)
Route Longford – Show Grounds, Antique Shop and Pateena Road stopping where necessary –
arrives at Prospect High School 8.25am
Redline 8:05 am (6336 1400)
Route Hadspen Caravan Park, Foote Street to Prospect High School – arrival 8:20
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AAfftteerrnnoooonn BBuusseess Bus Stop 1 – 3:30 pm
West’s Bus to Westbury – Travelling the Meander Valley Highway via Selbourne and Rosevale, dropping
students along the way, Old Chocolate shop, Police Station and Festival Supermarket.
Bus Stop 2 – 3:25 pm Route No: 212
Metro Bus, via Lila Dr, Stanley St, Peel St, Hardwicke St, Lavender Gr, Stanley St, Peel St, Cambridge
St, Brougham St, Frederick St, St John St
Bus Stop 3 – 3:37 pm Route No: 210
Metro Bus via Lila Dr, Westbury & Normanstone Roads, Meredith Cr, Mulgrave St, Howick St,
Charles and St Johns St
Bus Stop 3 – 3:32 pm
Liffey Street, Carrick, Oaks Road, Whitemore Road, Adelphi Road, Hagley Station Road.
Bus Stop 4 – 3:37 pm Route No: 214
Metro Bus via Ralph St, Wesbury Rd, Mt Leslie Rd, Richard St, Las Vegas Dr, Country Club Av, Casino
Rise, Pitcher Pd, Blackstone Rd, Panorama Rd, Glover St, Panorama Rd, Bayview Dr, Longvista Dr,
Kelsey Rd, Blackstone Rd
Bus Stop 5 – 3:10 pm (6336 1400)
Redline Bus to Hadspen
Bus Stop 7 – 3:15 pm
Loone’s Bus to Longford via Pateena Road
Bus Turning Circle
Ralph St
Administration
Office
1 2 3 4
‘A’
Block
9 8 7 6 5
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MOBILE PHONE POLICY (Updated May 23rd 2017)
Goal
Students will understand appropriate use of mobile phones in the workplace.
Thus, students will understand that:
Mobile phones may be used at break times.
Mobile phones may be used for learning during class time when there is direct permission from the
teacher.
Mobile phones should be used in a positive way and they should not be used to send negative messages
to others.
Specific Expectations for Mobile Phone Use at the Prospect High School Work Site
1. All mobile phone use must comply with the ICT Resources Acceptable Use Agreement and the Wi-Fi
Resources Acceptable Use Agreement.
2. Students may use mobile phones before school and once they have been dismissed at recess, at lunch and
after school.
3. Students are not to use their phone when out of class on a leave pass.
4. Students must put mobile phones away and place them on silent before they walk into class ready for their
next lesson.
5. Mobile phones should not be used in class unless the teacher specifically indicates that the device is required
to support learning.
6. If a teacher needs to speak to a student about an issue of behaviour at a break time (i.e. before school, at
recess, at lunch or after school) then the student is not allowed to use their mobile phone until the teacher
has finished talking to them.
7. During assemblies, mobile phones must be switched off.
8. If a student is completing an internal suspension the mobile phone must be submitted to the Grade Leader
or Senior Grade Leader and they would then apply the confiscation procedures.
9. Mobile phones are not to be used on school excursions unless specifically permitted as part of the risk
management plan and/or as instructed by the leader of the excursion.
Follow Through Processes When Mobile Phones Are Used Inappropriately
1. If a student has a mobile phone out when they shouldn’t then the teacher will remind the student about the
expectations for mobile phone use at Prospect.
2. If a student persists with having their mobile phone out when they shouldn’t (either on one day or over a
number of days) then the teacher will ask the student for the mobile phone and the phone will be given to the
main office as described in the confiscation procedures. The student will then be able to collect their phone at
the end of the day. The Grade Leader or Senior Grade Leader might also choose to use other follow through
processes if this happens two or more times, e.g. more in depth discussions with the student about
appropriate mobile phone use, parent contact or negative consequences such as lunch detentions.
3. If a student has their phone confiscated and passed to one of their Grade Leaders three times within a year,
then on the third occasion the Grade Leader will make contact with the parents and explain that the student
will be facing a one week mobile phone ban if they have their phone out at the wrong time again.
4. If a student has a one week mobile phone ban then they will:
Not bring their phone to school for that week, or
Hand their phone to their Grade Leader at the start of each day and collect their phone at the end of the
day during the week of the ban. Students with a mobile phone ban will not be allowed to use their phone at
recess or lunch.
5. If a teacher asks a student for their phone and the student does not co-operate with this instruction then this
will be viewed as defiance and be followed through according to usual school process for defiance.
6. If a student uses their mobile phone to send inappropriate messages to another student then this will be
followed through like other incidents of inappropriate communication between students
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Security
1. We suggest to students that they should keep their mobile phones in their pocket because unfortunately
lockers are not 100% secure.
2. Whilst we will try to help a student recover their mobile phone if it is lost or stolen, the school does not
accept responsibility for replacement costs of lost or stolen mobile phones.
Mobile Phone Contact between Parents and Their Children
1. Parents are welcome to contact their children using text messages or mobile phone calls during the school
day. The best times to do this are:
Before 8:40am (before school).
Between 11:15am and 11:35am (recess time with 5 mins allowed for dismissal).
Between 1:05pm and 1:40pm (lunch time with 5 mins allowed for dismissal).
After 3:10pm (after school with 5 mins allowed for dismissal).
2. We ask that parents don’t contact students using text messages or mobile phone calls at times other than
those listed above because students will be in class.
3. If parents need to make urgent contact with a student during class time, we ask that they ring the school
office (6344 4744).
4. Please note that permission for a student to leave the premises can only be given when there is direct
contact between a parent and a teacher either over the phone or through a note. We ask that parents do
not contact their children using text messages or mobile phone calls to give their children permission to
leave the premises.
5. It is not appropriate for employers to contact students during the lesson times mentioned above.
Confiscation of Phones
1. Staff are able to temporarily confiscate items that are dangerous or disruptive to teaching and learning.
Mobile phones can be confiscated in situations as previously described.
2. Once confiscated, staff must endeavor to keep the phone safe and secure as they become responsible for
the item.
3. As soon as possible after confiscation, phones are to be handed to the main office. They must not be left
lying around on office desks etc. There must be a ‘chain of custody’. Staff should not leave class to take
these phones to the main office. Phones must not be given to students to take to the office.
4. Office staff will complete a slip indicating student name, date, time, grade, teacher name, student collection
signature and the office staff member completing slip.
5. The phone and slip are placed in a zip-lock bag. Phone is switched off. The sim-card is not to be removed.
6. The bag is placed in a tub in the safe room in the main office.
7. Office staff will keep an electronic database of confiscated phones. This would then be shared with Grade
Leaders and Senior Grade Leaders on a weekly basis.
8. Office staff must correctly identify the student before the return of the phone at 3.05pm. Students are to
show student ID Card. General Access or Edupoint may assist staff in identification if a student does not
have their ID card. Students sign the slip when the phone is returned and these slips are kept. Grade
Leaders, Senior Grade Leaders or the Principal are to be called if there is a dispute or query over
identification.
9. Students would not be able to access confiscated phones to check message or to make or receive calls.
Exception to this would be very rare and only with permission of the Grade Leader or Senior Grade Leader.
10.
High School WI-Fi Resources Acceptable Use Agreement for Secondary Students and
Families
Wi-Fi will be provided at the Prospect High School campus for educational; communication and research
purposes. This Acceptable Use Agreement will help protect students, staff and the resources by clearly stating
what is acceptable and what is not. This Acceptable Use Agreement for Wi-Fi resources applies to; laptops,
tablets, mobile phones and other student owned devices when used at the campus. Agreement forms are
completed at the start of each school year.
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SUN SAFE AWARENESS POLICY
Updated August 2016
1. Clothing
Sun-safe clothing is encouraged as part of our schools and sports uniform. This includes
shirts with collars, sleeves, longer style dresses and shorts and rash vests or T-shirts for
outdoor swimming. Our uniform clothing has UV protection.
It is strongly advised that clothing exposing large amounts of shoulder and upper torso
(singlets, tank tops and strappy dresses) would not be acceptable when peak UV levels in
Tasmania reach 3 or above.
2. Sunscreen
The use of broad-spectrum, water resistant, SPF 30 or above sunscreen is encouraged.
Students are encouraged to provide their own broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or
above sunscreen. This may also be available for use at the school.
Sunscreen is applied 20 minutes before going outdoors and reapplied every 2 hours when
outside for long periods.
3. Hats
All students are strongly advised to wear sun-safe hats that protect the face, neck and
ears when outside. Recommended sun-safe hats include legionnaire, broad-brimmed and
bucket hats. Baseball caps do not offer enough protection and are not recommended.
Students without a sun-safe hat or clothing will be advised to remain in the shade.
4. Shade
A shade audit is conducted regularly to determine the current availability and quality of
shade.
The school community is committed to providing shade in areas where students gather such
as for eating, outdoor teaching and popular play areas. The use of these areas is encouraged.
Availability of shade is considered when planning excursions and all outdoor activities and
needs to be written into risk management planning.
5. Sunglasses
Close-fitting wrap-around sunglasses that comply with Australian Standards AS1067:2003
(Category 2, 3, or 4) are encouraged.
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UNIFORM ORDER / PRICE LIST – 2017 as at 20.01.17
STUDENT’S NAME: _________________________________ DATE: ___________________
DESCRIPTION QTY SIZE PRICE (gst inc) TOTAL $
Dress – Summer
Size 6 - 8 60.00
Size 10 -12 61.00
Size 14 -16 65.00
Size 18 - 20 68.00
Skirt – Winter
Size 4 - 6 73.00
Size 8 - 10 73.00
Size 12 - 14 73.00
Size 16 - 18 73.00
Size 20 - 22 73.00
Shirt – Grey - Long Sleeve 20.00
Shirt – Grey - Short Sleeve 17.00
Shirt – Green/Gold Sports Polo with Logo
Size 8 - 16 25.00
Size Sm – 2XL 27.00
Shorts - Boys Grey Oz Surf
Size 10, 12, 14, 16, S, M 33.00
Size L, XL, 2XL 34.00
Shorts – Girls Black – Summer
Size 10 – 16 and SM - XL 14.00
Track Pants – Black
Size Childs 4 -14 & Adults SM – 2XL 28.00
Jacket with Logo
8, 10, 12, 14 59.00
S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 4XL 59.00
Jumper – Knitted with Logo
Size 8 - 10 60.00
Size 12 - 14 60.00
Size 16 - 20 66.00
Rugby with Logo
Size 4 - 12 76.00
Size 14 & SM 78.00
Size MED & LGE 82.00
Size XL 84.00
Size XXL - XXXXL 86.00
School Bag with logo 47.00
School Tie – School Fabric 14.00
Woollen Scarf – Bottle Green (unisex) 11.00
~ PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ~
RECEIPT NUMBER: ________________________ TOTAL
PAYMENT TYPE: CASH CHQ VISA M/CARD EFTPOS LESS DEPOSIT
Entered on Stock Database Date: ________________ BALANCE REMAINING
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Students:
Listen to instructions.
Assist teachers to close windows and doors.
Move quietly and orderly.
Assist others if requiring support.
Assemble on the MAIN OVAL in pastoral care groups.
Assist in attendance check.
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CONTACT DETILS:
Phone: 03 6344 4744 PO Box 563
Fax: 03 6343 0482 Ralph Street
Email: [email protected] Prospect Tas 7250