Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne
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The Eastern Independent Schools of Melbourne (EISM) are a group of twenty one religious, 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 | Blue, white and black |
| Aquinas College | Ringwood | David Broadbent | 1,674 | 1961 | Roman Catholic | 1964 | Black, red, gold and green |
| Bialik College | Hawthorn East | Jeremy Stowe-Lindner | 877 | 1942 | Jewish | 1996 | Navy, royal blue and gold |
| Billanook College | Mooroolbark | Roger Oates | 704 | 1980 | associated[2] with the Uniting Church | 1982 | Navy, red and white |
| Donvale Christian College | Donvale | Rebecca Hall | 1,357 | 1975 | Non-Denominational | 1996 | Navy, white and green |
| Eltham College | Research | Richard Lisle | 584 | 1973 | Non-Denominational | ? - 1997 and 2010 | Sage, cream and cranberry |
| Emmaus College | Vermont South | Karen Jebb | 1,313 | 1980 | Roman Catholic | 1989 | Royal blue and gold |
| Huntingtower School | Mount Waverley | Shan Christensen | 711 | 1927 | Christian Science | 1971 | Light and dark blue |
| Kilvington Grammar School | Ormond | Rob French | 830 | 1923 | Baptist | 2012 | Navy, light blue, gold and magenta |
| The King David School | Armadale | Marc Light | 568 | 1978 | Jewish | 2004 | Old gold, navy and white |
| Kingswood College | Box Hill | Chrissy Gamble | 582 | 1890 | associated[2] with the Uniting Church | 1964 | Navy, sky blue and gold |
| The Knox School | Wantirna South | Nikki Kirkup | 588 | 1982 | Non-Denominational | 1991 | Navy, gold and maroon |
| Luther College | Croydon | Jacqui Layfield | 1,187 | 1964 | Lutheran | 1964 | Royal blue, red and white |
| Mount Lilydale Mercy College | Lilydale | Philip Morison | 1,511 | 1896 | Roman Catholic | 1970 | Navy, gold and white |
| Mount Scopus Memorial College | Burwood | Dan Sztrajt | 1,289 | 1949 | Jewish | 1989 | Navy, sky blue and gold |
| Nunawading Christian College | Nunawading | Meggan James | 400 | 1964 | Seventh-day Adventist | 2001 | Maroon and navy |
| Oakleigh Grammar | Oakleigh | Mark Robertson | 728 | 1983 | Eastern Orthodox | 1998 | Maroon, gold and white |
| Oxley Christian College | Chirnside Park | Michael Bond | 832 | 1979 | Non-Denominational | 2008 | Red, navy and white |
| Plenty Valley Christian College | Doreen | John Metcalfe | 740 | 1981 | Non-Denominational | 1997 | Navy, green and white |
| Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School | Warranwood | No Principal | 446 | 1972 | Non-Denominational | 1997 | Royal blue and white |
| Tintern Grammar | Ringwood East | Bradley Fry | 812 | 1877 | Anglican | 2003 | Navy, green maroon and white |
Former Member Schools
| School | Location | Principal | Enrolment | Founded | Denomination | Years Competed | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul College | Frankston | John Visentin | 1194 | 1979 | Roman Catholic | 1980-1986 | Navy and old gold |
| Lilydale Adventist Academy | Lilydale | Tanya Pascoe | 1964 | 2001–2010 | Navy and sky blue | ||
| Loyola College | Watsonia | Alison Leutchford (acting principal) | 1,333 | 1980 | Roman Catholic | 1991–1997 | Royal blue, white and maroon |
| Mater Christi College | Belgrave | Maria Haggett | 850 | 1963 | Roman Catholic | 1977–? | Navy, sky blue and white |
| Mazenod College | Mulgrave | Dr Paul Shannon | 1,469 | 1967 | OMI | 1968–1998 | Black, white and blue |
| Mt Evelyn Christian School | Montrose | Michelle Dempsey | 693 | 1973 | Non-Denominational | Associate | Teal, white and navy |
| Our Lady of Sion College | Box Hill | Tina Apostolopoulos | 950 | 1928 | Roman Catholic | ?–1997 | Cherry, black and white |
| Sacred Heart Girls' College | Oakleigh | Christopher Dalton | 1000 | 1957 | Roman Catholic | 1980s–? | Navy, red and white |
| Salesian College | Chadstone | Mark Ashmore | 982 | 1957 | Salesian | 1966–67, 1984–1998 | Navy, red and grey |
| St Bede's College | Mentone | Deborah Frizza | 1,882 | 1938 | Lasallian | 1987–1997 | Blue, red and gold |
| St John's Regional College | Dandenong | Tim Hogan | 650 | 1958 | Roman Catholic | 1983–1986 | Navy, green and gold |
| St Joseph's College | Ferntree Gully | Catherine Livingstone | 991 | 1965 | Salesian | 1966–2016 | Navy and yellow |
| St Leonard's College | Brighton East | Peter Clague | 1,426 | 1914 | Uniting Church | ?–1997 | Navy and green |
| St Leo's College | Box Hill | Defunct | Roman Catholic | 1964–1994 | Royal blue and white | ||
| St Michael's Grammar School | St Kilda | Gerard Houlihan | 1,204 | 1895 | Anglican | 1980–1997 | Navy, red and white |
| St Thomas More College | Forest Hill | Defunct | Roman Catholic | 1966–1979 | |||
| Wesley College | Glen Waverley | Nicholas Evans | 3,400 | 1866 | Associated with the Uniting Church[3] | Associate | Purple and gold |
| Whitefriars College | Donvale | Mark Murphy | 1,055 | 1961 | Carmelite | 1964–1998 | Brown, gold and navy |
| Westbourne Grammar School | Truganina | Adrian Camm | 1,479 | 1867 | Non-Denominational | ?–1997 | Navy, green and gold |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School | Ringwood | Dr. Mark Merry | 1,268 | 1966 | Anglican | 1967–68, 1987–1997 | Red, gold and black |
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 College | 17 (2008, 2007, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1994, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983) |
| Luther College | 12 (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003) |
| St Leonard's College | 3 (1997, 1996, 1993) |
| Kingswood College | 2 (2000, 1999) |
| Yarra Valley Grammar School | 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 School | Central | 15 (2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999) |
| Luther College | Eastern | 13 (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001) |
| Aquinas College | Eastern | 10 (2008, 2007, 2005, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1995, 1992, 1991, 1990) |
| Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School | Southern | 3 (2016, 2015, 2014) |
| Donvale Christian College | Central | 3 (2016, 2002, 1998) |
| Oxley Christian College | Central | 2 (2014, 2010) |
| Mount Lilydale Mercy College | Central | 2 (1994, 1993) |
| St Leonard's College | Eastern | 2 (1997, 1996) |
| Alphington Grammar School | Southern | 1 (2013) |
Presidents of the Association
| Term | President | School |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 – 2014 | Mr Sholto Bowen | Huntingtower School |
| 2014 – 2016 | Mr Mark Robertson | Oakleigh Grammar School |
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
