Extra Curriculum Activities

Run by FootballSA, the Empowering African Youth Football Program is a program aimed at African-Australian students in Years 7 – 9. The program runs throughout the year and students learn a range of skills throughout the program such as; teamwork, self-belief, communication and many more.

Students also work on their football skills and participate in several carnival days where they compete against other schools in the program. Students are required to sign up at the start of each year and commit to participating in the program after school each Wednesday.

The ARA Youth Ambassador program is a leadership program run through the Australian Refugee Association. The program is offered to Year 11 students who apply for the leadership program. Successful applicants work as advocates for multicultural learners and work towards making the school a place where culture is celebrated and respected.

The ARA Youth Ambassadors run several events including a fundraiser each year and the annual Cultural Showcase, where students are able to celebrate their culture through food, fashion and performances. Students who participate in the program and complete it successfully receive 10 SACE Credits.

The Chess Club meets every Monday and Thursday during the lunch break in Building 20.11.

All students are welcome – whether you’re looking to improve your chess skills, learn the game, or simply enjoy some social time.

We encourage anyone interested to come along and join in!

DND club is run every Tuesday and Thursday for 1 hour each, currently in build 20.
This club has attracted over 40+ students so far and is something that students look forward to and plan for each week.

The club ranges from Year 7 -12 with a diverse group of personalities who all come to have fun.
DND is short for Dungeons and Dragons, and is an immersive, tabletop/ roleplaying game that lets students roll dice, do MATH, role play character sand socialize in a safe, welcoming environment.”

Play based learning in the Library every everyday for Reception / Primary in their 1st Break Except Wednesday is 2nd Break.

They get to build colour in , read, play with dolls & doll houses, Coits, Cars, cornhole toss, just to name a few.
This builds Confidence Getting along, Sharing, Problem solving, Social & Emotional Development, Language & Communication .

The Eastside Rams Basketball program is run by the Eastside Rams and aimed at students in Years 7 – 12 from multicultural backgrounds. Students participate in basketball training once a week after school.

During this training, they not only improve their basketball skills but also develop skills such as teamwork, confidence, leadership and communication. Students are required to sign up to the program at the start of each semester via DayMap.

Hope Street’s Social Program supports students in developing employability and essential life skills at the Davoren Park social enterprise café. Through this hands-on experience, students gain valuable insight into working in a real café and op shop environment.

They have the fantastic opportunity to learn barista skills, take orders, prepare toasted sandwiches, cook and bake for local customers, contribute ideas for the new menu, and begin working towards their safe food handling certificate.

RISE (Re-identifying Identity Stereotypes for Everyone) has been running at MOC for a few years now, and provides LGBTQIA+ students with a safe and inclusive space to be proud to be themselves.

Some posters have been added to building windows and it is circulating on the vivi screens. 2026, the RISE program will be held twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday lunch in room 19.05. This group is open for LGBTQIA+ secondary students and allies, and we always welcome staff dropping past to say hello and see what we are up to!

Our MOC-Stars Drama Club is a creative space for students to explore performing arts, build confidence, and develop skills through games, bonding, and script work.

It offers a supportive environment to learn stagecraft—acting, voice, costume, and set design—with performances at the end. Open to middle years and held on Friday lunchtimes!

Operation Flinders is an 8-day hiking camp on Yankaninna Station. Run by the organisation, Operation Flinders, Mark Oliphant College sends 10 students in Years 9-10 and 2 staff to the camp each year. The program gives young people opportunities to develop teamwork, leadership, build on personal strengths, resilience as well as learning bush survival skills and challenging themselves in uncomfortable situations.

Students participate in bush cooking and camping, Aboriginal Cultural learning, Abseiling or High Ropes course, navigation while hiking through the Flinders Ranges and many other challenges and activities. The experience is extremely rewarding for each participant. Mark Oliphant College students are recommended by staff to attend and then chosen based on group dynamics. For more information, below is a link to the website.

The Power Multicultural Program is a program facilitated by the Port Adelaide Football Club that celebrates cultural diversity and expression, promotes inclusion, and builds social cohesion by recognising the positive contribution of different cultures within Australia. Mark Oliphant College has participated in the program since 2021 and is aimed at Year 10 students. The program is offered as an Integrated Learning Subject aligned with the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

During the program, students participate in face-to-face sessions with AFL and AFLW players from Port Adelaide, working on their learning and building their AFL skills. The program ends with an annual football carnival where students represent the school in a 9-a-side AFL competition and careers exhibition. Students are then also invited to Adelaide Oval to participate in an AFL game day experience.

Students sign up for the program via DayMap at the start of each year.

RISE (Re-identifying Identity Stereotypes for Everyone) has been running at MOC for a few years now, and provides LGBTQIA+ students with a safe and inclusive space to be proud to be themselves.

Some posters have been added to building windows and it is circulating on the vivi screens. 2026, the RISE program will be held twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday lunch in room 19.05.

This group is open for LGBTQIA+ secondary students and allies, and we always welcome staff dropping past to say hello and see what we are up to!

At Mark Oliphant College, we are proud and active participants of the Schools Challenge, an extra-curricular performing arts program. Through our participation in the Schools Challenge, students aim to develop:

Positive mental health
Growth mindset
Positive body image
Having a voice

In this program, secondary students and staff collaborate to devise a stage-ready item, incorporating dance, theatre and vocals to tell a story.  Storytelling with powerful messages is an empowering way to inspire others. The competition is held annually in term 3 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

Mark Oliphant College have won several awards over the years, including Most Entertaining Performance, the Teamwork award, Best Audio Visual Design and Best Storytelling and Message.

If you are a secondary student, please get in touch with Ms Kristen for more information. All abilities and levels of dance and acting are welcome!

The Student Mental Health Service (SMHS) is part of Student Support Services within the Department of Education and supports students from Years 7–12 with mild to moderate and emerging mental health concerns.

It offers mental health education and wellbeing promotion, 1:1 assessment, brief time-limited evidence-based interventions (6–8 sessions for eligible students), small group therapeutic programs, and referral pathways for students requiring more intensive support.

The Village Program is a program run by Mentoring, Coaching and Counselling (MCC). The program supports students with African-heritage to strengthen their cultural identity, emotional resilience and social belonging while supporting schools to meet wellbeing and engagement priorities.

The program is delivered by facilitators from MCC with lived experience and creates a culturally safe environment that celebrates diversity, leadership and inclusion. Students with African-heritage from Years 5-12 are able to participate in the semester-long program that runs each week for 90 minutes. Students may sign up via DayMap when their year levels sessions are running.

At Mark Oliphant College, we are proud to continue our partnership with Youth Opportunities. This program creates meaningful opportunities for our young people to grow, connect, and thrive. This SACE program is designed specifically for our Year 10 students, supporting them at an important stage of their journey as they prepare for senior school and future pathways.

Through this external program, students build confidence in key areas such as resilience, leadership, communication, and wellbeing. Delivered in a flexible and supportive way, the 52-hour program allows students to develop these skills in a setting that values relationships, encouragement, and personal growth. The trainers work closely with students, fostering strong connections that help them feel supported every step of the way.

A highlight of the program is the graduation celebration, where students proudly share their growth and achievements with family and friends here at Mark Oliphant College—an opportunity to recognise their hard work and celebrate together as a community.
The journey doesn’t end there. Students and families continue to be supported through access to an online platform and workshops, helping to strengthen connections and embed these important life skills beyond the classroom.

This program has had a truly positive impact on our students, and we highly recommend it as a valuable and rewarding experience.