The Elite Sports Program has been established to nurture and develop the academic and sporting achievements of students from Years 7 to 12. The program aims to build a strong foundation of strength, power and speed in junior athletes and further develop each student’s capacity in their chosen sport in the senior program. The program enhances students’ capacity as an athlete and a student, building leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Students in the Elite Sports Program have access to elite training and conditioning allowing for a blend of academic development and practical learning.
The Junior Athlete Development program is designed so that students can reach their full athletic potential. The focus is on movement quality which will inevitably create high performing, efficient and injury resilient athletes. The fundamentals of ACE performance sessions are; running, jumping, force absorption, postural stability, flexibility, agility, strength, power, speed, coordination and balance. Students in the Junior development program participate in accelerated Physical Education classes as well 1 x 60-minute-high performance training after-school.
The characteristics of the Junior Athlete Development Program are:
The Elite Sports Program is not appropriate for all students. It is both rewarding and demanding, with high expectations of elite behaviours and academic success.
The Junior Athlete Development program (Years 7 & 8) suits students who:
Community Partners
Mount Ridley P-12 College utilises a number of community partnerships to deliver a high-quality program. Partners include NRL Victoria, Craigieburn Eagles Basketball Club and Calder Cannons football club.
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ESP 2025 Handbook
Application Process
The application process for the ESP is designed to identify students for whom this type of program is appropriate. For each Year 7 intake, one group (of no more than 25 students) will make up the ESP class and will potentially remain in that group up until the end of Year 12 (provided they meet the requirements of the program as set by the College).
For the duration of their enrolment in the ESP Program, students will be in the care of a Mentor teacher, the Director of Specialised Programs - ESP and Deputy Principal – Curriculum.
The application process for the ESP is designed to identify students for whom this type of program is appropriate. All information gathered is used to help select the students who will be best equipped to cope with the rigours of a select-entry specialised sports program.
Year 7 ESP 2025 - Application Process
The application process for the Year 7 Athlete Development Program is designed to identify students for whom this type of program is appropriate. All of the information gathered is used to help select the students who will be best equipped to cope with the rigours of a select-entry specialised sports program.
STEP 1: ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Students hoping to be considered for a place in the Year 7 2025 ESP class are invited to complete an online application form.
The link to the online form will be open at 9:00am on Thursday 18th July 2024 and will close at 4:00pm on Thursday 1st August 2024.
Year 7 ESP 2025 Online Application Form: https://forms.office.com/r/q1rUqhc87Y
STEP 2: TALENT IDENTIFICATION SESSION
Prospective students for the Year 7 Junior Development Program 2025 are required to attend a Talent Identification Session as part of the selection process.
The Talent Identification Session is scheduled for Monday 5th August, 2024 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in the Main Gymnasium at the College.
STEP 3: REFERENCES
Information is collected from the student’s primary school, including teacher references for both external applicants and applicants currently enrolled at Mount Ridley P-12 College.
STEP 4: INTERVIEW
Upon review of applications, references, reports and fitness testing shortlisted students will be invited to attend an interview at the College. The date and times of interview will be provided to each family via email.
STEP 5: SELECTION OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Upon consideration of all components of the application process, all applicants will be notified via email correspondence of the outcome of their application following the confirmation of enrolment at the College. The decision by the College is final.
Final placements for Year 7 2025 Specialised Programs at MRC will be confirmed by Friday 11th October 2024 (Term 4 Week 1).
Please Note:
Completion of the ESP online application form or fitness and skill testing does not automatically secure enrolment at Mount Ridley College. ‘The Department of Education Year 6 to Year 7 Transition: Application for Year 7 Placement’ Form must still be submitted to the Year 6 Coordinator at your Primary School.
Contact Information
Aneil Eishoei
Director of Specialised Programs – Elite Sports Program
Aneil.Eishoei@education.vic.gov.au
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