PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
The Elite Sports Program (ESP) is built on three core pillars: Fitness, Growth Mindset, and Personal Best.
Through this program, students participate in structured athletic and sports sessions delivered by specialist coaches, while simultaneously striving for excellence across all areas of their academic studies.
Participants are assigned to a dedicated ESP Form class, during which they monitor and accumulate points for academic achievement, school attendance, and engagement in practical sessions. To remain in the program, students must maintain a minimum points total and uphold Good Standing within the school.
- Year 7: During normal school timetable. Year 7 ESP participates in athletics, basketball, soccer and badminton coached by specialist partners.
- 8-12 Badminton Pathway: with Athletics. Training 2 sessions per week before and/or after school.
- 8-12 Soccer Pathway: with Athletics. Training 2 sessions per week before and/or after school.
- 8-12 Basketball Pathway: with Athletics. Training 2 sessions per week before and/or after school.
- Girls ESP Pathway: Badminton focus with Athletics and other sports. Training 1 session per week after school.
- Pre-ESP: 7 week program in Term 4 of Year 6.
PLACEMENT IN THE PROGRAM
The program is competitive and not all students will be selected. Criteria is based on attendance, previous selection in the program, skill level and endeavour in school. Try-outs into pathways may be required
HOW TO JOIN
This form does not automatically guarantee a place in the program. Students will be contacted if further information is required.
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
Develop students’ competitive spirit and passion for self-improvement focusing on three pillars:

PROGRAM GOALS
TO EMBED AND MEASURE PERSONAL BEST GOALS IN:
- Academic (engagement, effort and improvement)
- Fitness & Conditioning (athletics focused)
- Engage in a variety of sports and develop a range of physical skills
- Sports Coaching & Umpiring
- Provide mentors to motivate, reinforce positive mindset and self-discipline
- Participate in school excursions, sporting competitions and carnivals
ESP PARTNERSHIPS
STUDENTS RECEIVE SPECIALIST COACHING FROM:
- Curtin University Athletic Club
- Warwick Senators Basketball Club
- Badminton WA
- Football Futures Foundation
- Land Performance Centre
PROGRAM PATRON
Duop Reath, former NBA player for the Portland Trail Blazers, Olympic Basketballer (Boomers, Tokyo 2021) and former Girrawheen SHS student.
CONTACT US
GIRRAWHEEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
39 Calvert Way, GIRRAWHEEN 6064
9247 0555
girrawheen.shs@education.wa.edu.au
girraweheenshs.wa.edu.au
🏆 WINNER OF 2025 HFAA AWARD FOR WA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM OF THE YEAR
