There is more to a THPS education than what happens in the classroom. We want every student to find their interests, build good friendships and feel genuinely at home in our school. This page gives an overview of the programs, activities and support that shape life at Templestowe Heights.
Specialist Programs
Every student at THPS participates in a full specialist program delivered by dedicated subject teachers. These sessions enrich our students’ learning and bring variety and enjoyment to the school week.
Physical Education
Structured sport, movement and fitness programs from Foundation to Year 6, delivered by a dedicated PE specialist.
Italian
Language and cultural learning with a dedicated Italian teacher across all year levels.
STEM
Hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics in our purpose-built STEM Lab.
Visual Arts
Creative art-making across all year levels in our dedicated Art Studio, culminating each year in our whole-school Art Community Show.
Library
Dedicated library sessions with a focus on reading for pleasure, research skills and a love of books.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Each term we offer a range of lunchtime and after-school activities for students to explore interests old and new. These programs are run by our teachers and specialist providers. Activities change each term and have included:
- Robotics and coding
- LEGO club
- School choir
- Chess club
- Gardening
- Dance
- Basketball and soccer
- Running club
- After-school art classes
- Instrumental music program
- Mathematics Games
Camps and Excursions
We believe strongly in learning beyond the classroom. Our camps and excursions program is designed to build independence, connect to curriculum learning and create experiences that students carry with them.
Year Level Camps
In Year 4 and Year 6, students participate in overnight camps that are chosen to complement and extend what students are learning in the classroom.
Excursions
Regular excursions and incursions across all year levels bring curriculum content to life through museum visits, performances, sporting events and community experiences.
Performing Arts
The Performing Arts are a well-loved and genuinely valued part of life at Templestowe Heights. Every student has the opportunity to perform, create and express themselves from Foundation through to Year 6.
- Ballroom dancing for Foundation to Year 2, culminating in the School Ball
- Whole-school Production every three years
- Annual Art Community Show open to the whole community
- School choir open to all students
- Instrumental music program