Prospect High School

Prospect High School Information

• Year established: 1966
• Number of international student places: 10
• Local students: 746
• Number of teaching staff: 52
• Support staff: 24

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT STAFF:

• International Student Co-ordinator
• Guidance Officer
• Social Worker
• Support Teacher

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT:

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Buddy System

STUDY FACILITIES:

• Number of classrooms (general): 24
• Computer labs: 4 plus classroom computer labs and library
• Science labs: 4
• Music rooms: 2 plus practice and recording rooms
• Art rooms: 2
• Drama and Dance studios: 1
• Teaching Kitchens: 2
• Sewing Room: 1
• Metal Workshop: 1
• Wood Workshop: 2
• Child Studies

GENERAL FACILITIES:

• Library
• School Canteen
• Student Cafeteria
• Student Internet Lounge
• Music, Drama and dance facilities

 

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Music and drama performances to school community and public Participation in Drama and Music competitions Sporting Events

SCHOOL SPECIAL PROGRAMS:

• Student Leadership Programs
• Grade Camps
• Work Experience
• Mentored Learning Program
• Vocational Education and Training Cooking program
• Sports Carnivals
• Positive Behaviour
• Music Tutor Program

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

• Gymnasium with basketball and weights training facilities
• Outdoor exercise gymnasium
• Tennis court
• Soccer Field
• Hockey Field
• Football Oval
• Expansive and well kept grounds and gardens

Co-curricular Activities and Excursions

• Japanese exchange programs e.g. Kagawa Foundation
• Australian Science and Mathematics Competitions
• School debating teams
• English Competitions
• Drama and Dance competitions
• School Productions and Musicals
• School music bands, competitions and concerts
• School camps
• Interstate trips e.g. Melbourne, Gold Coast
• Sporting Teams
• House Sports activities and competitions
• Inter-school sporting competitions

Sports Teams

• Netball
• Cricket
• Field Hockey
• Australian Football
• Soccer
• Basketball

Languages other than English

• Japanese
• German
• French

 

English as a Second Language Class
English as a second language is sometimes taught as a separate class or students may be supported within the regular classroom.

Facilities

• Library
• Kitchens
• School Canteen
• Student Cafeteria
• Student Internet Lounge
• Computer Laboratories and Resource areas
• Practical Science Laboratories
• Well equipped Music, Drama and dance facilities
• Gymnasium with weights training facilities
• Outdoor exercise gymnasium
• Expansive and well kept grounds and gardens