Student opportunities and activities
At Mosman High School, we offer a variety of programs in the classroom and across the school to help students build new skills, make friends and explore new interests.
Our programs include:
- school sport, athletics and inter-school competitions
- creative and performing arts groups and showcases
- cultural and language activities
- excursions and incursions
- public speaking and debating
- interest-based clubs
- student leadership opportunities
- activities that support high potential and gifted learners.
Contact us to learn more about what’s available and how your child can get involved.
Our extra-curricular highlights
Dance ensembles program
In addition to our year 7 & 8 Dance Special Program Mosman High School offers auditioned Dance Ensembles to talented and committed dancers in Years 7–12 as an extension to their training. Students make a year-long commitment, with weekly morning rehearsals and performance opportunities at the Sydney North Public Schools Dance Festival, NSW State Dance Festival, Schools Spectacular and annual school concerts
See the drop down below for more information.
Music tutoring and ensembles program
In addition to our Stages 4-6 music curriculum, Mosman High School offers a special music-tutoring program to students in areas such as: drums/percussion, guitar/bass guitar, woodwinds (clarinet, flute and saxophone), piano, vocal and brass (trumpet, trombone, lower brass, French horn).
See the drop down below for more information.
The SRC
The Student Representative Council (SRC):
- is elected by the students
- represents students on school committees
- has a voice in decision making
- raises funds for student facilities
- is an advocate for Mosman High School students
See the drop down below for more details.
Gifted Sport Program (GAT Sport)
The Mosman High School’s P&C Sport Committee has, with the support of the school, developed a Gifted and Talented Sport Program for Mosman High students to provide additional opportunities for engagement in sports outside of school hours. Currently students can enter the GAT program for basketball, futsal, and rowing and the committee is open to broadening the program based on student interest and parent support.
See the drop down below for more details.
Debating
The debating program is open to all Years 7-10.
Our debating club runs after school from 3:30-4:30pm. Students are given the opportunity to participate in school based debating competitions. We also provide opportunities for all students to participate in a number of state based competitions.
See the drop down below for more details.
Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh award provides a fantastic opportunity for students to make an impact in their wider community and to gain skills and confidence in themselves. Mosman High School is a proud award centre that delivers the Duke of Edinburgh award to an excellent standard.
See drop down below for more details.
Environment Club
Mosman High’s Enviro Group is a dynamic and active group of students who participate in many conservation and fundraising projects throughout each year.
See the drop down below for more details
Outside school sport
The Sports Committee arranges a sports market day early in the year for Years 7 and 8, where local clubs are invited to attend and present their clubs to students.
Mosman High encourages students to register at local clubs to ensure all round sporting achievements. Whole Mosman High School student teams have had great success in local competition as part of these clubs.
See the drop down below for more information.
MHS Book Club
Coordinators: Bernadette Smith/Tim Welfare
When: Wednesdays, Lunch
Where: D2A
Who: Everyone welcome
Reading Between the Lines Book Club
Coordinators: Raffy Giulambarian & Natasha Pawley.
When: Fridays, Lunch
Where: D18
Who: Year 7 along with Peer Support Leaders
Coordinator: Hayley Rose
When: Wednesdays, Before school
Where: D2A
Who: Everyone welcome
Coordinator: Jeremy Li (HSIE)
When: Monday (Week A), Recess
Where: History Hub (G Block, L2)
Who: Everyone welcome
Coordinator: P&C Music Committee
When: Tuesdays, 3:25pm-4:30pm
Where: Music Room (G Block, L1)
Who: Open to all students register via MHS Music Committee Website
Coordinator: Yr12 Leadership Council
When: Wednesdays, Lunch
Where: TBC
Who: Everyone welcome
Coordinator: Daniel Wood (TAS)
When: Mondays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: CLS2
Who: Everyone welcome
Coordinator: Susanna Inkinen (SSO)
When: Mondays, Recess
Where: A4
Who: Everyone welcome
Coordinator: Raffy Giulambarian (English)
When: Fridays, Recess
Where: D2A
Who: Everyone welcome
Coordinator: Charlotte Pond (PDHPE)
Who: by audition only
Where: Dance Studio (G Block, L1)
Dance Ensemble (Years 9 - 12)
When: Wednesdays, 8am-9.25am
Dance Ensemble (Years 7 – 9)
When: Fridays, 7.50am-8.55am
Debating
The debating program is open to all Years 7-10.
Our debating club runs after school from 3:30-4:30pm. Students are given the opportunity to participate in school based debating competitions. We also provide opportunities for all students to participate in a number of state based competitions.
Through the guidance of a coach, students who join the debating club will develop and enhance their persuasive skills, confidence in public speaking and working as part of a team. These skills foster lifelong learning and assist students in learning about goal setting, communication, taking a leading role and gaining a broader and deeper perspective of the world around them and the issues which face us on a daily basis.
We have a proud tradition in debating at Mosman High, with one senior team becoming state champions and another team being runners up.
Coordinator: Charles Antoniades
When: Thursdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: D19
Who: Open to all students
Costs: $100 per term
Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh award provides a fantastic opportunity for students to make an impact in their wider community and to gain skills and confidence in themselves. Mosman High School is a proud award centre that delivers the Duke of Edinburgh award to an excellent standard.
Meetings are held through the course of the year - however, most time is spent working with participants on a one on one basis. Pupils are assisted in setting their goals and designing their program, electing assessors, setting up their online record book - and are given ongoing support, assistance, guidance and encouragement. All levels are offered - Bronze, Silver and Gold. Subscriptions from participants monies are remitted to DoE.
‘Volunteering/community service’ is available via assistance in our school library.
Art skills have art staff as assessors — and likewise for PE skills.
We facilitate the expedition/excursions – this is out-sourced to providers e.g. Collaroy Centre.
During and on conclusion of the program the participants’ record is monitored and validated to get the award. Their progress is closely monitored and ‘signed off’ on the online record book. We participate in (full day) professional development/accreditation courses at Homebush.
Certificates are presented at assemblies (unless pupil prefers ‘no ceremony’).
For more information about The Duke of Edinburgh:
Mosman High’s Environment Club is a dynamic and active group of students who participate in many conservation and fundraising projects throughout each year. Past activities include: Clean Up Australia Day, Athol Beach conservation and land regeneration projects in Sydney Harbour National Park, planting of natives in a new Memory Park Discovery Garden, and Middle Head ‘Save Our Species’ project in conjunction with Taronga Zoo. The opportunities are endless as you can volunteer with the Environment Club whilst completing your Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Coordinator: James Lee (Science)
When: Fridays, lunch
Where: G1
Who: Everyone welcome
Coordinator: Keith Hardy (English)
When: Tuesdays (Week A), 3:30pm-5pm
Where: Dodwell Theatre
Who: Everyone welcome
Coordinator: Susanna Inkinen (SSO)
When: Friday, 8:30am
Where: Rooftop court G Block, Level 4
Who: Female and gender diverse students
The Mosman High School’s P&C Sport Committee has, with the support of the school, developed a Gifted and Talented Sport Program for Mosman High students to provide additional opportunities for engagement in sports outside of school hours. Currently students can enter the GAT program for basketball, futsal, and rowing and the committee is open to broadening the program based on student interest and parent support.
These teams compete in regular weekly local competitions and train at school (either before or after school) once a week. Volunteer parents manage the teams. An external coach generally coaches these teams and so a cost is involved for participation.
These teams are not just for experienced players, but for any student who wishes to play a team sport for the school. Trials are run for selection into these teams.
Our GAT basketball program has participated in a number of overseas and national tours. In 2023, 2024 and 2025 two teams were sent to the Gold Coast to compete in the National Australian School Championships and our GAT program also feeds into the NSW Interschool Knockout Competition where our U15 boys team had great success. In 2024 and 2025, our Year 7 girls team came in first place in their division of the Manly Warringah Basketball Association competition and in 2025 our Year 8-10 mixed girls team won first place too. In 2025 our Year 9 and Year 10 boys teams also won their season one competition. Overall, between 12 and 15 teams are competing each season and over 100 students are taking part in the program. More information can be found at: MHS GAT Sport
Coordinator: P&C's Sport Committee
GAT Basketball - Boys
Coach: Luke Cooper
Year 7: Fridays, 7:50am, on the COLA
Year 8: Fridays, 7:50am, on the COLA
Year 9: Tuesdays, 7:50am, on the COLA
Year 10: Monday, 7:50am, on the COLA
Opens: Wednesdays, 3:30pm, on the COLA
GAT Basketball - Girls
Coaches: Phil Webster & Kirsten Lucido
Year 7: Fridays, 7:50am, on the COLA
Year 8: Fridays, 7:50am, on the COLA
Year 9: Tuesdays, 7:50am, on the COLA
Year 10: Monday, 7:50am, on the COLA
Opens: Wednesdays, 3:30pm, on the COLA
Who: All students welcome to trial. See the GAT Sport website for more information. Interested students can also talk to the PDHPE Head Teacher for information.
Coordinator: P&C Sport Committee
Futsal - Boys
Years 7/8
When: Monday, 7:45am
Where: Rooftop court G Block, Level 4
Coach: Hamish Hole
Years 9/10
When: Wednesday, 8am
Where: Rooftop court G Block, Level 4
Coach: Jack Turner
Futsal - Girls
program currently on hold
Coordinator: MHS Music Committee
When: Tuesdays, 3:25pm-4:30pm
Where: Music Studio (G Block, L1)
Who: Open to all students register via MHS Music Committee Website
Coordinator: History faculty
When: Thursday, 3:30pm
Where: History Hub (G Block, L2)
Who: Year 11 & 12
Coordinator: HSIE faculty
When: Wednesdays, 3:30pm
Where: D12
Who: Year 11/12 HSIE students
Coordinator: MHS Music Committee
Jazz Improv Group
When: Tuesday, 7:30am
Where: Music Studio (G Block, L1)
Who: Students who are members of a core ensemble
Conductor: Tim Kovacs
Who: Open to all students who are mem register via MHS Music Committee Website
Jazz Ensemble
When: Thursday, 7:30am
Where: Music Studio (G Block, L1)
Who: By invitation only
Conductor: Mitchell Williamson (PA)
Music tutoring and ensembles program
In addition to our Stages 4-6 music curriculum, Mosman High School offers a special music-tutoring program to students in areas such as: drums/percussion, guitar/bass guitar, woodwinds (clarinet, flute and saxophone), piano, vocal and brass (trumpet, trombone, lower brass, French horn).
Students can join one of our music ensembles which rehearse on a weekly basis. The ensembles are an extracurricular activity co-ordinated by the P&C's Music Committie and they are funded by membership fees. Ensembles include: choirs/vocal groups, jazz ensembles, string ensemble, concert bands and specialist ensembles (including guitar ensemble and percussion ensemble). Our ensembles perform at a range of school and community events throughout the year.
The music ensembles program is administered by an ensembles manager who works closely with the music faculty to set the direction for the program and ensure the program complements classroom music. They work together to create positive music experiences for the students. Parents actively support the program with fundraising and logistics tasks as coordinated by the music team.
More information can be found at: www.mosmanhighmusic.com.au
Coordinator: Jonathan Maait
When: Tuesday (Week A), Lunch
Where: Dodwell Theatre
Who: Everyone welcome
Coordinator: Reshmi Pillai
When: Lunch time on the following days
Monday (Week A)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday (Week B)
Friday
Where: D22
Who: Everyone welcome
Outside school sport
AFL Mosman
Basketball North Sydney
Basketball Warriewood
Fencing
Football (soccer) Mosman
Hockey
Netball Mosman
Rowing (The Spit)
Rugby Union Mosman
Sailing Mosman
Snow Sports
Touch Football Northern Beaches
Volleyball Manly/Warringah
Waterpolo Manly/Warringah
Windsurfing/Kayaking Mosman
Coordinator: P&C Music Committee
When: Thursday, 3:25pm-4:30pm
Where: Music Studio (G Block, Level 1)
Who: Open to all students register via MHS Music Committee Website
Conductor: Steve Lamante
Coordinator: Daniel Wood (TAS)
When: Fridays, 07:30am-8:30am
Where: Mosman footpaths/tracks
Who: Years 9-12 - must complete an Expression of Interest form, please see Mr Wood for details
Coordinator: Jane Piper
When: Mondays, Lunch
Where: History Hub (G Block, L2)
Who: Open to all students
The SRC
The Student Representative Council (SRC):
- is elected by the students
- represents students on school committees
- has a voice in decision making
- raises funds for student facilities
- is an advocate for Mosman High School students
Students can join various working parties including environment, welfare and sport. Student input and viewpoints are invaluable. The SRC regularly attend planning days, engage in vigorous discussion and develop interesting proposals to enhance student engagement at school.
Coordinator: P&C Music Committee
When: Thursdays, 7:30am
Where: Hall
Who: Open to all students register via MHS Music Committee Website
Coordinator: P&C Music Committee
When: Wednesdays, 7:30am
Where: Music Studio, G Block, L1
Who: Open to all students register via MHS Music Committee Website
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