School
In 2005, Saint Ignatius' College and Mercedes College had their inaugural 'Intercollegiate Sports Carnival' (primarily known as just 'Intercol'). Each year the senior students of both colleges participate in eight sports for seventeen shields in the winter season. The school that wins the majority of the shields is the overall winner of the Carnival and of the 'Mercedes-Ignatius' Shield.
Aside from swimming and sports carnivals, another major event is the school's annual 'Speech Day', which all students from Years 2-12 attend. It is held at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Students from Year 3-12 can receive awards for high achievement in various areas of their schooling life. Generally, the higher the year level, the more awards available for students to receive. The awards consist of books, but for some older students who have made an outstanding effort (usually only for Year 11s and 12s), they can receive a trophy. At this event, the future school leaders are announced.
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