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Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne
Formation1964
HeadquartersMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Membership
22 member schools
Official language
English
Secretary General
Mr. Steven Kenworthy (Aquinas College)
Websitewww.eism.org

The Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne (EISM or EIS) are a group of twenty two independent secondary schools in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The schools compete against one another in sporting competitions.

History

The first instance of the Independent Schools in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne coming together is in 1964 as the Eastern Independent Schools Association. Initially the competition was for boys only, and the only sport offered was Australian Rules Football. It developed rapidly to include Athletics, Cross-Country and Swimming carnivals, Cricket, Tennis, and Debating. These competitions were held on Saturdays. The 1966 Swimming carnival was held at Croydon Memorial Pool on 5 March. Tennis, Softball and a Swimming carnival were contested for the first time in the 1971 season. The Boys by this stage had included Soccer, Basketball and Table Tennis into their sporting fixtures.

Cultural Component

Part of the original intention of the EISM was for it to have a cultural component for the boys. This took the form of a Music Festival. Students from all schools would meet at a central venue and give a performance. The girls also had the opportunity to do this and also participate in a Drama festival which was discontinued in 1982 due to lack of interest.

Amalgamation of EISA & EIGSA

In 1978, moves were initiated to combine the boys and girls competitions, with the 2 meeting formally in the middle of Term 2, 1978. After 12 months of joint meetings, the motion That there be an amalgamation of E.I.S.A. with E.I.G.S.A. to form one association was put to the principals' meeting on 8 August 1979. The motion was defeated. An alternative motion was then put which established a committee of principals and sport teachers whose task was to investigate the special needs of schools and also draw up a draft set of rules and regulations. The second draft of this committee had the name of the association as the ESISA, The Eastern Suburban Independent Schools Association. Eventually, the name Association of Eastern Independent Schools was agreed upon in April 1980.

Schools

Current Member Schools

School[1] Location Principal Enrolment Founded Denomination Year Entered
Competition		 School Colours
Alphington Grammar School Alphington Dr Vivianne Nikou 535 1989 Non-Denominational 1998    
Aquinas College Ringwood Darren Atkinson 1,674 1961 Roman Catholic 1964    
Bialik College Hawthorn East Jeremy Stowe-Lindner 877 1942 Jewish 1996   
Billanook College Mooroolbark Roger Oates 704 1980 associated[2] with the Uniting Church 1982    
Donvale Christian College Donvale Tim Argall 1,357 1975 Non-Denominational 1996    
Eltham College Research Simon Le Pastrier 584 1973 Non-Denominational ? - 1997 and 2010    
Emmaus College Vermont South Karen Jebb 1,313 1980 Roman Catholic 1989   
Huntingtower School Mount Waverley Andrew Houghton 711 1927 Christian Science 1971   
Kilvington Grammar School Ormond Jon Charlton 742 1923 Baptist 2012    
The King David School Armadale Marc Light 568 1978 Jewish 2004    
Kingswood College Box Hill Elisabeth Lenders 582 1890 associated[2] with the Uniting Church 1964   
The Knox School Wantirna South Nikki Kirkup 588 1982 Non-Denominational 1991    
Luther College Croydon Jacqui Layfield 1,187 1964 Lutheran 1964    
Mount Lilydale Mercy College Lilydale Philip Morison 1,448 1896 Roman Catholic 1970    
Mount Scopus Memorial College Burwood Rabbi James Kennard 1,289 1949 Jewish 1989   
Nunawading Christian College Nunawading Scott Rankin 400 1964 Seventh-day Adventist 2001   
Oakleigh Grammar Oakleigh Mark Robertson 728 1983 Eastern Orthodox 1998    
Oxley Christian College Chirnside Park Dr Douglas Peck 832 1979 Non-Denominational 2008   
Plenty Valley Christian College Doreen John Metcalfe 740 1981 Non-Denominational 1997   
Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School Warranwood Walter Jefimenko 446 1972 Non-Denominational 1997   
Tintern Grammar Ringwood East Bradley Fry 812 1877 Anglican 2003    

Former Member Schools

School Location Years Competed
John Paul College Frankston 1980-1886
Lilydale Adventist Academy Lilydale 2001–2010
Loyola College Watsonia 1991–1997
Mater Christi College Belgrave 1977–?
Mazenod College Mulgrave 1968–1998
Mt Evelyn Christian School Mount Evelyn Associate
Our Lady of Sion College Box Hill ?–1997
Sacred Heart Girls' College Oakleigh 1980s–?
Salesian College Chadstone 1966–67, 1984–1998
St Bede's College Mentone 1987–1997
St John's Regional College Dandenong 1983–1986
St Joseph's College Ferntree Gully 1966–2016
St Leonard's College Brighton East ?–1997
St Leo's College Box Hill 1964–1994
St Michael's Grammar School St Kilda 1980–1997
St Thomas More College Forest Hill 1966–1979
Wesley College Glen Waverley Associate
Whitefriars College Donvale 1964–1998
Westbourne Grammar School Truganina ?–1997
Yarra Valley Grammar School Ringwood 1967–68, 1987–1997

Eastern Independent Girls Schools Association (1970–1980)

There was a push for girls to have access to inter-school sport, and after extensive meetings in 1970 the following schools formed the EIGSA:

School Years Competed
Aquinas College 1970–1977
Chavoin College 1970–1979
Huntingtower School 1970–1980
Luther College 1970–1980
Kingwood College 1978
Mater Christi College 1977
Mt Lilydale Mercy College 1970–?
Mount Scopus Memorial College 1970–?
Our Lady of Sion College 1970–?

Carnivals

Swimming – Division 1

School No. Championships
Huntingtower 13 (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000 (c), 1999 (c) )
St Michael's 10 (1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1988, 1987, 1986)
Mount Scopus 7 (1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979)
Tintern 5 (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)
Billanook 2 (2000 (e), 1998)
Aquinas 1 (1999 (e) )
Eltham College 1 (1989)
(c) Central Division
(e) Eastern Division

Athletics – Division 1

School No. Championships
Aquinas 17 (2008, 2007, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1994, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983)
Luther 12 (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003)
St Leonard's 3 (1997, 1996, 1993)
Kingswood 2 (2000, 1999)
Yarra Valley Grammar 1 (1998)
Mount Lilydale Mercy College 1 (1995)

Cross Country

Note that schools are divided into three separate divisions which are determined by student population rather than level of ability.

  • Eastern Division (1990–present)
  • Central Division (1998–present)
  • Southern Division (2013–present)
School Division No. Championships
Huntingtower Central 15 (2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999)
Luther Eastern 13 (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001)
Aquinas Eastern 10 (2008, 2007, 2005, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1992, 1991, 1990)
Rudolf Steiner Southern 3 (2016, 2015, 2014)
Donvale Christian College Central 3 (2016, 2002, 1998)
Oxley Central 2 (2014, 2010)
Mount Lilydale Mercy College Central 2 (1994, 1993)
St Leonard's Eastern 2 (1997, 1996)
Alphington Grammar School Southern 1 (2013)

Presidents of the Association

Term President School
? – 2014 Mr Sholto Bowen Huntingtower School
2014–Present Mr Mark Robertson Oakleigh Grammar

Sports

Students from Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne participate in a wide range of sporting activities including:

Weekly Sports
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Indoor Cricket
  • Indoor Soccer
  • Lawn Bowls
  • Netball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Touch Football
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
Carnivals
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Cross Country

See also

References

  1. ^ "EISM". Archived from the original on 19 September 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Associated Schools". Uniting Church in Australia. Synod of Victoria and Tasmania. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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