With a wide range of opportunities and activities, including performing arts, music, sport, clubs and societies, our students develop new capabilities, balanced with their academic pursuits.
By participating in these opportunities, students build their confidence and develop teamwork, leadership, followership and public speaking skills.
Clubs and Societies
Students can join clubs, societies and teams that interest them...
Chess Club
A group of enthusiastic players who enjoy lunchtime games and inter-school competitions.
Craft Club
Students are invited to join Craft Club, an extension program focussed on arts and crafts, where they can work together to design and create a variety of items, under the guidance of our specialist art, design and media teachers. Using their design and art skills to sketch, plan and coordinate their own projects, resources and materials, students develop resilience, grit and creative problem solving skills and gain great experience.
Debating
Here students are encouraged to research topics, gain knowledge of current affairs, use logic to develop a case and consider counterarguments, and develop confidence and public speaking skills. Students from Year 5 to Year 12 can participate in our inter-school competition.
Social Justice Team
This team raises personal and community awareness through discussion and fundraising for charities in South Australia. All students are involved in community service during their time at Mercedes College, with those passionate about extending their support to those in need in our community invited to become involved with the Social Justice Team.
St Vincent de Paul Society
Senior students are involved in school activities that support Vinnies with members able to assist with the Moore Street Centre.
World Culture Club
The World Culture Club comprises local and international students and fosters support and social activities between the two.