Health & P.E.

Nunawading Basketball Clinics

We have been very fortunate to have some amazing basketball coaches from Nunawading Stadium to take clinics during P.E. over the first two weeks of term. Students have been learning the techniques for dribbling, passing and shooting whilst participating in lots of fun and engaging activities and games. 

A huge thanks to Rachel for organising the coaches to visit us and thanks to the following coaches for your fantastic basketball sessions:  Jess, Maddi, Ben, Riley and Kylee. 

If would like your child to continue with basketball, Nunawading Basketball offer some great programs. 

See the flyer below for more information on how to register. 

Summer Inter-School Sport

VOLLEYBALL

In Term 1, I had the privilege of representing Essex Heights Primary School in the volleyball team for inter-school sports. Some of our games were played at other schools, and some were played on our home courts.

Our team included Amiya, Amali, Stevie, Sam, Grace, Isabella, Illary and me. We played seven games and won every single one, which meant we were undefeated!

Every time we stepped onto the court, we had smiles on our faces and were ready to play as a team and have fun. In a few games, we lost the first set, so we had to win the next two sets in a row to take the win. Thanks to our great teamwork and never-give-up attitude, we were able to come back and win those games.

A big thank you to Miss Kemp for being such a great coach. I can’t wait to do it all again at division! 

Nilani S – Year 6 

ROUNDERS 

The rounders team for 2026 was a great team! We did not win many games, but we learned how to play as a team and learn from each other. We learnt to take our losses as opportunities rather than as something negative, overall last term was a blast! 

Meghana and Jacki – Year 6

Region Swimming

Amali S, Harry L and Dimitri P qualified to compete at the Eastern Region Swimming Carnival held on Tuesday 31 March at Aquanation in Ringwood.

On the 31st of March, I had the opportunity to compete at the Region Swimming Championships. On the day, I felt nervous but also very excited. Competing against such strong swimmers from across the region was challenging and inspiring, and it made me feel proud to be there wearing our school colours. I’m happy to share that I came first in my heat and fifth overall in the region, and most importantly, I achieved a personal best, which I am proud of, and a huge congratulations Dimitri and Harry for making such a great effort too. 

I would like to thank Mr Perini and Ms Hocking, who were there on the day supporting and encouraging me, as well as my Mum for being there, cheering me on and helping me believe in myself. 

This experience taught me that being brave, staying focused, and trying your best really matters. I’m very proud of what I achieved representing Essex Heights and hopefully everyone sharing all their experiences will inspire all of you to give it a go and get amazing achievements too. 

Amali – Year 6

 

Last term I represented our school at the Eastern Region Swimming Carnival in the backstroke event. I competed in the 9/10-year-old boys’ category. I was very happy to achieve a new personal best (PB) of 42 seconds. 

I am looking forward to competing in the same age group again next year and I hope to improve my time even more. 

Harry – Year 3

 

On the 31st March, my friends Amali, Harry and me went to Aquanation for our Region Swimming Championships. There were a lot of participants swimming. Sadly none of us made it to State Finals but we all had fun and enjoyed our time there. 

I would like to thank Mr Perini and Ms Hocking for being there to support us. I would also like to thank the parents who came to cheer us on. 

Dimitri – Year 5 

District Cross Country

The top nine students in each age category qualified at our House Cross Country to compete at the the Monash Heights District Cross Country event on Thursday 14 May at Jells Park in Wheelers Hill. 

The following students will be representing EHPS at the District event:

* Age group is determined by the student’s age at 31 December 2026

Qualifying students will compete at the Division Cross Country event on Tuesday 2 June at Lewis Road Reserve in Wantirna South. 

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).

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