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