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Educators SA Vice Regal Reception
Recently, some USC teachers were invited to attend the Educators SA Vice Regal Reception at Government House, hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC Governor of South Australia.
SACES Economics Briefing Luncheon 2023
On Monday 24th July a small group Economics students and teachers attended an Economics Briefing and Luncheon hosted by the South Australian Centre for Economics Studies. The event was held in ‘The Ballroom’ of the Intercontinental Hotel on North Terrace with Economists from the many Corporate Member organisations in attendance to be briefed by Executive Director Jim Hancock on the current economic conditions in South Australia, Australia and Internationally.
Class of 2013 Reunion
The Class of 2013 Reunion was held at Hotel Richmond on Friday 2 June 2023. The night was a great success with Old Scholars attending
Australian of the Year Luncheon 2023
On the Friday 16 June at the Australian of the Year Luncheon, University Senior College students heard from Australian of the Year 2023, Taryn Brumfitt and Amar Singh who’s the Founder of Turbans 4 Australia and the Local Hero 2023 winner.
Our Town - Year 12 Drama Production 2023
This year’s Year 12 Drama Production, “Our Town” was another great success. Performed at the Little Theatre on the University campus.
Winter Wellness Week
University Senior College SRC and other interested students organised a Winter Wellness Week.
Mid-year Year 11 Students Orientation
In June the mid-year intake of new Year 11 students to University Senior College for Semester 2 spent the day at their new school for Orientation. The day included tours of the University Senior College Jordan Building and Gawler Place campuses, The Hub, Barr-Smith Library, as well as spending time with Year 11 Dean of Student Experience David Place and Year 11 Mentoring Support Michael Jacobsen to learn about the school; and get their IT access and devices set-up and ID photos taken. Many thanks to Michelle, Penny, and Lisa for their help on the day with our newest Year 11 students!
USC Formal Real News 2023
See the highlights and hear what the students thought of the USC Formal 2023.
Parliamentary tour with Member for Adelaide, Lucy Hood MP
University Senior College students were treated to a reception, presentation and parliamentary tour with Member for Adelaide, Lucy Hood MP. They engaged in debate, asked questions, and heard about the history of the institution. Everyone was very engaged and Lucy was impressed by the knowledge and passion of our students.
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Year 11 Chemistry investigated cross-linking polymers
University Senior College Year 11 Chemistry students investigated the effect of a cross-linking agent on the physical properties of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Investigations of this nature are important as cross-linking polymers have many applications in medicine, new battery technology, and the generation of ‘green’ fuels such as hydrogen.
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