Elite Athlete Program
For 2026 Entry
Students Entering Years 7-12 in 2026
Contacts Us
For all enquiries about the Elite Athlete Program, please contact the School:
Email: EAP@hvgs nsw edu au Phone: 02 4932 2344
The are two levels of provisions which may be available to students accepted to the EAP, as detailed below Such provisions may be adjusted throughout the year as a response to the changing needs of the student. Places are capped for the Elite Athlete Program.
EAP Academic and Wellbeing Mentor
A school-based EAP Mentor will be appointed to provide support, advice and guidance to HVGS EAP Students They will meet with EAP students to assist them with balancing their study and sport commitments
The Mentor will: act as a communication conduit between the student, parents/carers and significant HVGS staff support the development of the student’s time management and self-management skills
Access to Academic Plus Tutoring
‘Drop in’ access to the HVGS Academic Plus Tutoring Services, as the student’s schedule allows.
EAP Academic and Wellbeing Mentor
Strength and Conditioning
Provision of additional sports related education, such as:
Physical Pre-Screening
Physical Performance testing (recurring termly)
Wellbeing check-in
Professional guest speakers
Access to personalised Strength and Conditioning programming and coaching, at no cost
Customised Elite Athlete Support Plan (EASP)
An EAP provides flexibility for students to meet both their sport and curriculum commitments through curriculum accommodations.
Support plan accommodations may include but are not limited to:
Year 7 and 8 Students:
May continue to elect to study a full academic program, or May have adjustments made around curriculum requirements (content, attendance, assessment)
Year 9 and 10 students:
May continue to elect to study a full academic program, or May have adjustments made around curriculum requirements (content, attendance, assessment).
May be provided study blocks during the school day
Year 11 and 12 students (in addition to the above):
May elect to undertake this study over 3 years through NESA pathway
May elect (Athletes sports) related career studies through the CP pathway Future Pathways Advice
Head of Futures and Careers, Head of Curriculum Year 11 & 12 and Head of Co-Curricular Sports to provide support to identify post school options
Travel Grants
May be provided to student athletes who are selected in a team that requires travel interstate or overseas for competition. Grants of up to $500 subject to assessment of need/merit may be applied for
