Lunchtime & After School Activities
Essex Heights Primary School
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 program runs from Monday 20 July (week 2) to Monday 7 September (week 9).
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 program runs from Friday 24 July (week 2) to Friday 11 September (week 9).
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 our Sports X Regional Manager, Luke, 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).
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
Upcoming Chess Tournaments
Chess Club participants currently in Marcus' or Kai's chess group, may be eligible to participate in the following upcoming chess tournaments organised by Chess Ideas:
- Bialik College, Hawthorn – 21 July
- Trentwood Hub, Balwyn North – 19 August
- Rivercrest Christian College, Clyde North – 3 September
- Caulfield Grammar School (Shelford Campus), Caulfield – 10 September
To register or for further information, please visit: https://chessideas.com.au/
Please note that tournament registrations and payments are managed directly through Chess Ideas and places may be limited.
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 program runs from Tuesday 21 July (week 2) to Tuesday 15 September (week 10).
Robotics on Thursday
Students in Years 2 to 6 | Robotics lunchtime program is an 8-week 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.
**NOTE NEW DATES** The eight session program runs from Thursday 30 July (week 3) to Tuesday 17 September (week 9). Please note changed start and end dates due to the industrial action on Thursday 23 July (week 2), delaying the start of the program.
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
Ready for another fantastic season of netball? Registrations are now open for all players wanting to join Essex Heights Netball Club.
Whether you're new to the game, returning after a break, or a seasoned player, we'd love to have you join our friendly and supportive club community.
- All ages and skill levels welcome
- Fun, fitness and friendship
- Great coaching and team environment
Register now by clicking the link in the following button:
Please complete your registration as soon as possible to assist with team planning and grading.
We can't wait to see everyone on court for another great season with Essex Heights Netball Club!
Contact: essexheightsnetballclub@gmail.com