Lunchtime & After School Activities
Extra curricular programs at EHPS are facilitated by external organisations. Registration and any queries are with the facilitating organisations.
Sports-X Programs - Soccer & Basketball
Soccer-X on Monday
Sports-X facilitates a Soccer program for Prep to Year 6 students after school on Monday on the School Oval (or the gymnasium in the Stadium if the weather does not permit being outdoors). The program runs from 3.40pm to 4.40pm.
The eight session Term 3 program ran from Monday 20 July (week 2) to Monday 7 September (week 9).
The eight session Term 4 program runs weekly from Monday 12 October (week 2) to Monday 7 December (week 10/second last week of term), except on Monday 2 November (Professional Practice Day for teaching staff when students do not attend school).
Not sure you want to sign up for the term? A free trial is offered in week 1 of Term 4 on Monday 5 October. Register to participate using the link on the flyer below or in your Compass News Feed.
Please email your child's teacher to advise attendance at the after school soccer after registration is confirmed to ensure your child is directed to the school oval on Monday afternoons.
Basketball-X on Friday
Sports-X facilitates a Basketball program for Prep to Year 6 students after school on Friday from 3.40pm to 4.40pm in the Stadium gymnasium (or on the outdoor basketball courts if weather permits).
The eight session Term 3 program runs from Friday 24 July (week 2) to Friday 11 September (week 9).
The eight session Term 4 program runs weekly from Friday 16 October (week 2) to Friday 11 December (week 10/second last week of term), except on Friday 30 October (Student-free Day).
Not sure you want to sign up for the term? A free trial is offered in week 1 of Term 4 on Friday 9 October. Register to participate using the link on the flyer below or in your Compass News Feed.
Please email your child's teacher to advise attendance at the after school basketball after registration is confirmed to ensure your child is directed to the basketball courts on Friday afternoons.
EHPS expects parents/carers to clearly communicate/remind their child before the school day commences about attendance at these after school programs.
If your child will be attending After School Care after the soccer and/or basketball programs, you must advise Sports X and Paul Davis, our OSHC Coordinator.
Contact Jaidan and Sam if you have any queries - email melbourne@sports-x.com.au.
Chess Club
Chess Club for Years 1 to 6 (not Prep) students is facilitated by Chess Ideas on Wednesday from 3.40pm to 4.40pm.
Chess Ideas tutors assess students and place them in the appropriate group for their skill level - Beginner (Level 1), Beginner can play (Level 2), Intermediate (Level 3), Intermediate/Lower Advanced (Level 4), or Advanced (Level 5).
The ten session Term 3 program runs from Wednesday 15 July (week 1) to Wednesday 16 September (week 10).
The 11 session Term 4 program runs from Wednesday 7 October (week 1) to Wednesday 16 December (week 11/last week of term).
Registration is first in, first served; please note there is no guarantee of placement if registered in the previous term.
Please email your child's teacher after registration is confirmed to advise participation in Chess Club so they are aware where your child needs to be at school dismissal on Wednesday. EHPS expects parents to clearly communicate/remind their child before the school day commences about attendance at Chess Club.
If your child needs to attend After School Care after Chess Club, you must advise Chess Ideas and notify Paul Davis at the OSHC program.
Contact Nicolette at Chess Ideas with any queries about Chess Club registration by phone on 0476 024 493 or email schools@chessideas.com.au
Simon Liao
EHPS Chess Coordinator
Code Camp Programs – Coding & Robotics
Coding on Tuesday
Code Camp facilitates a lunchtime Coding program each term for Years 2 to 6 students. The sessions are facilitated by Code Camp tutors and run on Tuesday lunchtime from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the School Hall.
Code Camp allows kids to hone their coding skills and keep practising through weekly sessions over the term! Students will produce multiple games and apps using our exciting online platform Code Camp World! We have made Code Camp World as accessible as possible so students can truly focus on the fun aspects of coding and carry on their journey at home. Each week students will choose the features they want to build, and advance their problem-solving skills to build these features using code. They will take ownership over their projects and collaborate with their peers to make awesome apps!
The nine session Term 3 program runs from Tuesday 21 July (week 2) to Tuesday 15 September (week 10).
The nine session Term 4 program runs from Tuesday 13 October (week 2) to Tuesday 15 December (week 11/last week of term).
Robotics on Thursday
Students in Years 2 to 6 | Robotics lunchtime program is a hands-on journey into the exciting world of robotics and coding!
Each week, students will bring robots to life as they explore real-world programming and design challenges. From navigating mazes to solving logic puzzles, dancing robots to friendly wrestling matches, every session unlocks new ways to build, code, and create. With a strong focus on teamwork and innovation, kids will develop vital STEM skills while having a blast with technology.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding coding and robot logic through interactive challenges
- Strengthening logical reasoning and structured thinking
- Applying problem-solving strategies in real-world scenarios
- Developing hands-on technology and engineering skills
- Fostering innovation through creative robot design and play
- Building confidence through teamwork and collaborative robotics tasks
An additional fee of $64 is added to this course for the purchase of Edison the Robot. Each child who comes to Robotics will have their very own Edison to participate in the course, and take it home at the end of the term with material to keep learning.
Please note: children will not be able to participate without an Edison Robot.
The eight session Term 3 program runs from Thursday 30 July (week 3) to Thursday 17 September (week 9).
The nine session Term 4 program runs from Thursday 15 October (week 2) to Thursday 10 December (week 10/second last week of term).
Parents/guardians are responsible to remind their child registered for Coding and/or Robotics to attend the lunchtime program before the school day commences.
Families can reach Code Camp by email at hello@codecamp.com.au or phone 1300 263 322 if you have any queries.
Netball
NetSetGo! Registrations are open for Spring 2026
NetSetGo is Netball Australia’s junior netball program for children aged 5 to 10, and registrations are now open for the Spring season with Waverley District Netball Association. The program introduces children to netball in a fun, safe and welcoming environment, with activities designed to develop basic netball skills, coordination, fitness, social skills, teamwork and sportsmanship.
The Spring 2026 season starts on Saturday 10 October 2026 and finishes on Saturday 5 December 2026, giving children the chance to learn the game at their own pace while enjoying being part of a team sport.
Where: Ashwood Courts, Corner Cassinia Avenue & Farmer Street, Ashwood
When: Sessions are held on Saturday mornings from 8.00am to 8.50am
Registrations are now open, and interested families are encouraged to sign up via the WDNA website: https://www.wdna.com.au/competition/netsetgo/skills_program/
Whether your child has played netball before or is brand new to the sport, NetSetGo is all about having fun, learning new skills and building confidence in a supportive environment.
This is a great way to learn about netball before joining a team with Essex Heights Netball Club next year! If you have any questions about the club, please contact: essexheightsnetballclub@gmail.com
