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Curriculum Extension Activities From clubs and societies to the performing arts, music and sport, student's further develop their creative, physical and social attributes by being involved, and it's fun!
Learning > Curriculum Extension Activities

There's a lot on offer in 2025

Curriculum extension activities are summarised here, with student selections made through our web portal. Parents and caregivers log in using their standard email, after which they will receive a link to their family's choices. Selections can be made any time during the nomination periods by either parent, with confirmed selections visible under both log ins.

Access the CEA portal here.

Payment, if relevant, is made at the time of selection, unless choosing an Expression of Interest or an audition is required.

Click here for a full overview of the CEAs available (PDF), or see the summary, below.

Clubs and Societies

Key contact: Fergus Grant, Director of Excellence and Culture

  • Art Club
  • Being You / Break Free
  • Chess
  • Debating
  • Neuroscience Brain Bee Challenge
  • Mock Trails
  • Oliphant Science Awards 
  • Podcasting
  • Robotics
  • STEPTrek - Mimili
  • UniSA STEM Girls Academy
Four Mercedes College senior students in school uniform and robes preparing for a mock trial event in front of a live audience.
Group of Mercedes College students posing with surfboards on the beach during a surf education activity, wearing colourful Surf Culture Australia wetsuits.
Mercedes College student confidently delivering a speech during an interschool debate, standing in front of a red curtain with adjudicators and competitors in the background.

Performing Arts

Key contact: Jayan Mace, Director of Performing Arts

  • College Musical
  • Concert Band
  • Dance Club/Troupe
  • Decorum Strings
  • Drama Company
  • Festival Choir
  • Jazz Combo
  • McAuley Strings
  • Modern Guitar Ensemble
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • Petites Voix
  • Recorder Club
  • Rock Band
  • Stage Band
  • Ukulele Club
  • Vivace
  • VoxPop

Private Instrumental/Voice Tuition is also available through the College.

Mercedes College students in formal uniform performing in a school band, playing clarinet, cello, and trumpet on stage.
Mercedes College students performing a vibrant musical theatre scene on stage, dressed in pink and white costumes with expressive choreography.
Student vocalist sings passionately into a microphone on stage at Mercedes College, accompanied by two fellow students in formal school uniforms.

Sport

Key contact: Brodie Atkinson, Director of Co-curricular Sport

  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Lawn Bowls
  • Netball
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Touch Football
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Families should download the Stack Team App for all updates, training and competition details.

A fast-paced football match between Mercedes College and a rival school, featuring student athletes in mid-play on the school oval.
Mercedes College student jumps to shoot a basketball during an interschool match, with a packed crowd of students watching from the sidelines.
A Mercedes College student in green and gold uniform controls the soccer ball during a match, with teammates and opponents nearby on a grassy field.