EJEHS is part of the Eyre and Western Region and we nominate in both regional and state-wide knockouts, providing students with multiple chances to participate in a range of sports, including:

• Cricket
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Netball
• Australian Rules Football
• Rugby
• Volleyball.

EJEHS recognises that valuable learning also occurs outside the classroom, as well as our rich and varied Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum, we provide engaging and challenging opportunities for students to participate in a wide range of co-curricular sports, which cater for different student interests.

Successful teams are given the opportunity to represent EJEHS through participation in carnivals and competitions around South Australia. Sports are open to all Year 11 and 12 students. Students are coached by specialist PE staff who support the development of skills and techniques required for success.

We value the contribution co-curricular sport makes to the social, physical and emotional growth of our students. They are given the opportunity to play with and against peers and others. Through this, students gain benefits, such as teamwork and leadership skills, increased physical fitness and develop positive relationships with students.

To represent EJEHS in school sport students must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria. This includes

• Students are up to date in all classes and work output is to a satisfactory standard
•  Attendance at school is high and students are attending each class (no truancy)
• No internal suspensions, take homes or suspensions by the student. Students who have received any of the stated will serve a 6 week ban from representing EJEHS in school sport
• Consistently follow the school rules, values and expectations of EJEHS.

The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is a child safety program for children and young people from age 3 to Year 12.

It teaches children to:

• Recognise abuse and tell a trusted adult about it
• Understand what is appropriate and inappropriate touching
• Understand ways of keeping themselves safe.

The KS:CPC is mandated in all public preschools and schools and is taught by teachers who have completed a full day KS:CPC training course.

It is a world-class, evidence-based child safety program that is used by a range of other Australian and international schools.

At EJEHS this curriculum is delivered through the Career Pathways Program.

As a broader Department for Education focus, STEM aims to increase the number of young people who undertake career pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The importance of STEM is highlighted in the Department for Education STEM Learning Strategy which states that 75% of the fastest growing occupations now require STEM skills and knowledge.

At EJEHS, STEM skills are integrated as part of teaching and learning for all students, foster thinking skills and abilities for:

• Problem solving
• Critical & creative thinking
• Initiative
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Digital literacy.

STEM skills are taught in an integrated manner utilising practical teaching pedagogies and programs across the curriculum.

•  Developing an exciting, relevant, inquiry based, engaging STEM curriculum
• Providing teachers with relevant skills and resources to support student learning
• Giving students opportunities to participate in activities, events and other initiatives involving STEM
• Increasing retention in STEM subjects
• Fostering sustainable partnerships with businesses, industries, communities and tertiary groups to enhance students learning
• Developing pathways to post school employment and careers in STEM industries
• Increasing student awareness, knowledge and skills that encourage graduates to leave school with the intention to gain the qualifications that will support their employment in STEM related occupations.

As Australia faces a new position in the global economy, the knowledge and skills of our citizens will become our greatest strength. Studying STEM subjects in high school, vocational education or at university supports a variety of pathways into careers in emerging industries and the digital economy.

Using positive psychology and cognitive therapy, the Personal Leadership Program engages and extends participants knowledge and skills in areas not typically a part of their schooling, but that are crucially important to life.

Students decide what they want to gain from the Personal Leadership Program and the YOP dedicated trainers help them to achieve this.

The Personal Leadership Program focuses on a range of topics including:

• Self-confidence and self-esteem
• Positive communication and relationships
• Motivation for school or study
• Goal planning and finding career pathways
• Dealing with bullying and other negative experiences
• Leadership.