Health & P.E.

House Athletics Carnival

On Wednesday 10 August, Years 3 to 6 boarded a bus to the Knox Athletics Track. Once we arrived, there was lots of excited squeals from all the students. We were all ready for the big athletics event we haven’t held since 2019. We competed in track and field events which included triple jump, long jump, high jump, discus, shotput and 100-metre sprint. Throughout the athletics event, students got to socialise with each other, try their best in the events, and earn points for their house. At the end of the day, everyone left exhausted but proud of their achievements. 

Olivia S (Lindsay), Reiyi L (Lindsay) & Heidi (Boyd)

Here are some comments from students that were there on the day:

“Athletics was very tiring.”   Emily, 3L

“It was really fun and I hope we get to do athletics again.”   Maddie, 3HN

“There was loads of jumping and tones of fun.”   Elena, 3O

“We got to learn a lot of new things.”   Manuka, 4E

“It was good because there were varieties of events.”   Anhad, 4G

“It was a really great first experience."   Raelyn, 4C

“It was really competitive and we had a fun time.”   Olivia, 4C

“It was a fantastic and inspiring experience. It spurred me on to do better next year.”   Justin, 5L

“It was an absolute delight as I got to experience different sports and have loads of fun.”   Alexandra, 5R

“We did six events and it was very exhausting and fun.”   Ian, 5U

“Athletics day was fun. We got involved in so many activities and I enjoyed them all.”   Alishba, 6CH 

”Seeing all of my friends competing together was a great way to get kids excited for the sport.”   Jeremy, 6C

“It was very challenging and it was really fun doing all the activities like triple Jump and discus.”   Luigi, 6T 

Sports Report by:

Lindsay House Captains – Macklan, Olivia and Reiyi

Nolan House Captains – Daniel, Jaden and Leo

Drysdale House Captains – Alexia, Ethan and Jonas. 

Boyd House Captains – Alysha, Heidi and Yianni

A special thank you to all the staff and parent volunteers for their commitment and support. 

The District Athletics squad will be collated by 23 August. Mulgrave District Athletics carnival will be held on Wednesday 31 August at Knox Athletics Track.

Mulgrave District Basketball Squad Trials

Mulgrave District Basketball squad trials for EHPS team will be held:

• Junior day for Years 3 and 4 on Tuesday 30 August, to fill four EHPS teams; and
• Senior day for Years 5 and 6 on Wednesday 7 September, to fill five EHPS teams. 

Our Mulgrave District event is a fun filled day for students to participate in a sport they may not have tried before or to be part of a school team, playing with similar skill groups or friends. A great way to create memories and being active.

In previous years, Basketball Victoria has promoted the much-loved sport through Hooptime. For 2022, they have not been able run the program due to a lack of available referees. Our community sporting programs rely on umpires and referees, why not ask your local clubs if you can dust off your whites and help out!