Health & P.E.

3XCup Basketball State Finals

At the 3XCup Basketball Primary Qualifying Day on Wednesday 25 March, Cooper D, William L and Travis M qualified to compete in the 3XCup Basketball State Finals on Friday 1 May at the State Basketball Centre in Wantirna South. 

On Friday 1st May, Cooper, Will and I represented Essex Heights at the 3x3 Cup Primary Schools State Basketball Championships.  This was the first time Essex Heights entered a 3X3 competition and we were so happy to represent our school and qualify for the State finals.  My favourite part of the day was when we won our last pool game with a 2 pointer in overtime. 

The round of 16 was next. In 3x3 rules, the game ends early when a team reaches 21 points. We won this game 21-15. Sadly, we lost our quarterfinal, but we are very proud that our team finished 8th overall in Victoria.

We couldn’t have achieved this without the support of Mr Perini, Miss Kemp, Ms Hocking and our parents – especially my Dad.

Travis M – Year 5 

 

We competed in the State 3xCup finals on May 1st. There were sixteen teams that competed on the day. We won two of our six games and made it to the quarter finals. Sadly, we lost but we showed great teamwork. We would like to give a shout out to Travis who shot a three to win the game. Thanks to our parents for driving us and Miss Kemp for coming to watch and support us. 

Cooper D and Will L – Year 6 

School Sport Victoria TeamVic Trials

NETBALL

On Wednesday 22nd of April I tried out for the State School Netball tryouts at Waverley Netball Centre. It was a fun and exciting experience. It was a tough competition because all the people there were talented, there were lots of schools I competed against. I played four ten-minute games, and they were hard matches. I tried my best I ran a lot and got a few goals. I’m proud of my efforts and I encourage everyone to always have a go.   

Amiya S – Year 6

On the 22nd April, I trialled for the Team Victoria Netball team and it was an amazing experience. There were forty people trialling and two of us from Essex Heights, Amiya and me. I learned a lot and improved my skills and confidence. I really enjoyed the challenge and the chance to compete with strong players. I’m proud that I gave it my best effort. Thank you to Ms Hocking and Miss Kemp for nominating me and I’m excited for the future. 

Samantha – Year 6 

CRICKET 

I would like to share my experience when I went to the Victorian under 12s cricket team trials. It was really exciting but I felt a bit nervous. Once I started playing, I really enjoyed myself. It was a great challenge because everyone was very talented, which pushed me to try my best in batting, bowling and fielding. I had a great time meeting new teammates and learning from the coaches. I felt proud and grateful that I was selected for the trials. I also learned to stay focused, listen carefully and keep trying even when things were hard or made a mistake. Overall, it was a really fun and special experience that helped me feel more confident in my cricket and showed me what I could improve. 

Vivaan – Year 6 

SOCCER 

I competed in the Team Victoria Soccer trials last Tuesday. Unfortunately, Kenan didn’t make it because he didn’t feel well. The venue was about an hour drive from home. I saw a few of my teammates there and we played together. The players were very strong and we had some good plays. They had to pick fourteen players out of one hundred and twenty. Unfortunately, I didn’t make it but I played my best and had fun. 

Thank you to Ms Hocking for giving me the opportunity and my parents for driving me. 

Royce – Year 6 

House Athletics

Our House Athletics Carnival for Years 3 to 6 students will be held on Thursday 28 May at the Bill Sewart Athletics Track in Burwood East. 

This event is designed to provide students with an opportunity to practise a range of athletics skills in a friendly and competitive environment. All Years 3 to 6 students are expected to attend and participate. 

Event details have been published on Compass. Consent and payment are due now and not later than Tuesday 26 May. 

Students are to bring a small bag with a filled, named, water bottle, snacks, healthy lunch and, if applicable, a personal asthma puffer. There are no canteen facilities at the venue. 

Students are to wear sports uniform/clothing (house colour encouraged), e.g. t-shirt, sports polo shirt, shorts/tracksuit pants. The clothing items should allow your child to be SunSmart, warm and to move freely. Bring additional clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.

Arrive at school by 8.40am, the class roll will be marked at 8.45am, and buses will depart at 9am sharp from Outlook Road (at the rear of the school).

The event notice has been published in Compass. Consent and payment are due now and not later than Tuesday 26 May.

Competition Age Groups

Years 3 to 6 students compete for their House in the group of the age that they will be on 31st December 2026. 

Timetable

An overall House winner will be announced at a school assembly in the weeks after the athletics carnival. Students' performances will be noted and used to select the school representative team for the Monash Heights District Athletics competition. 

Parent Volunteers needed!

No experience necessary; full and half days are helpful. Come on down and support your children and the event by helping the rotations throughout the day. If you’re available and have completed our volunteer requirements (hold a current WWCC, signed the Child Safety Code of Conduct acknowledgement to confirm your understanding and adherence to our Child Safe and volunteers policies, and completed the OH&S induction for volunteers), CLICK HERE TO PROVIDE YOUR DETAILS 

Year 6 Winter Inter-School Sport 

Year 6 students are excited to be part of one of the following sports teams for the Winter Inter-School Sport season:  Ultimate Frisbee, Netball Girls, Soccer Mixed, Teeball Mixed, Teeball Girls and Bootball.

Matches are played on Friday mornings from 9am to 11am, as follows:

1 May (week 2) – no matches

8 May (week 3) – no matches

15 May (week 4) – Mount Waverley PS (Teeball, Bootball and Ultimate Frisbee away)

22 May (week 5) – Wheelers Hills PS (Netball, Soccer away)

29 May (week 6) – Mount Scopus Memorial College (Teeball, Bootball, Ultimate Frisbee away)

5 June (week 7) – no matches

12 June (week 8) – Burwood East PS

19 June (week 9) – Jells Park PS

26 June (week 10/end of Term 2) – no matches

Correct at time of publication. 

Teams playing away must meet on the School Oval (beside the Stadium) at 8:55am and will leave on the bus at 9am from Outlook Road at the rear of the school. 

The event notice will be published soon on Compass. Please process consent and payment by the due date. 

Uniform is provided for some sports and parents have been provided with information if this applies. At the conclusion of the season, provided uniform is to be laundered and returned to the school. 

Parent Helpers are required. To volunteer we need you to have completed the EHPS volunteer requirements (hold a current WWCC, signed the Child Safety Code of Conduct acknowledgement form, and completed the OH&S induction for volunteers; follow up with the School Office if any of these requirements are outstanding). I look forward to hearing from you if you’re able to assist, please email me:  monique.hocking@education.vic.gov.au