The Head Speaks
This page contains extracts of speeches made form principles over Prospect's history.
Mr. Stan Morris, 1965 - 1973
The first year of a
new school is an exciting time. In it the foundations of all that is to come
are laid, and the eventual character of the school has already begun to
develop. Every event in the school calendar becomes a "first", and
those who take part in these events have a place in the school's history that
no one can usurp. Never again will all pupils and staff be "foundation
members" of Prospect High School, or the winners at the swimming and
athletic carnivals be record holders.
The cramped and noisy conditions this year have made it hard for both pupils and staff, but I have admired the way in which everyone has accepted them, and in spite of the difficulties, helped to mold a school of which we are already very proud. Moving into a new school in the new year will be another memorable milestone. It is a magnificent building, in a setting capable of wonderful development, and we hope that it will become a worthy cultural and sporting center for the whole district. We are fortunate in having a very active and enthusiastic Parents and Friends' Association whose executive have done so much in planning many school affairs. I know the staff and pupils would like me to express to them our very sincere thanks for all their hard work. May I wish everyone a Happy Christmas, and the achievement of all their wishes for the new year. Mrs. D. Henning, 1993 - 200227th March, 1992
No organisation, including schools, can afford to live on its past glories and achievements. If we are going to successfully meet our immediate challenges and those of the future then we have to analyze what is enriching in our historical culture and build on that to establish new traditions. Our culture must be continuously enriched and invigorated. In 1964 the newly appointed first principal of Prospect High, Mr. Stan Morris, stood with Mr. Murray, who is still a staff member on the site of what was to become this school. As they looked out over the belt of bushland that separated them from the city of Launceston in the valley below, a wedge-tailed eagle soared into the sky. This left the two with a significant memory of an awe-inspiring spectacle - the free bird against the open sky. A year later when decisions were being made about a crest and motto for the school the image of the eagle was recalled. Thus we have the wedge-tailed eagle as our crest which complements our motto 'Prospice' a Latin work meaning 'looking forward'. Our founders were extremely wise in their choice of this motto because its message is just as relevant today as when it was chosen. When we were searching for a name for our new bursaries in 1990 'Eagle Awards' seemed to be an appropriate name for a concept which clearly supported the traditions of personal achievement which are symbolized by our motto 'Prospice' and our crest - the wedge-tailed eagle. The vision of our founders has thus found a new expression in the development of a new tradition 'The Eagle Awards' which we hope will continue into the future. |