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Congratulations to the USC 2023 Graduates
The 2023 Year 12 University Senior College Graduates have excelled, and their results are testimony to their dedication, resilience and commitment to reach their personal best. They have demonstrated their capacity to learn, conquer challenges and develop their capabilities as effective communicators, leaders and collaborators, and their ability to think critically and act ethically. They are ready for the next phases of their lives, and we celebrate them.
Borneo World Challenge Trip
A group of University Senior College Year 10 and 11 students, accompanied by David Place and Elly Pfitzner, are heading to Borneo on a World Challenge trip. On this 21-day trip, students will develop their leadership, resilience, and teamwork, and learn about conservation and sustainability.
Student Citizenship Award 2023
The Student Citizenship Awards program is conducted annually of which Her Excellency the Governor is Patron. Senior students are nominated and assessed against four criteria – leadership, contributions to the school and/or community and contributions to the environment and/or community development, as well as pride in Australian citizenship.
LGBTQIA+ City Tour
University Senior College students took part in the Gay History tour, in and around The University of Adelaide and Torrens River, accompanied by local historian Will Sergeant. They heard the stories of activism and justice and the development of South Australian law reform and life around Adelaide’s historical queer communities.
Spring Poetry Anthology
University Senior college Year 10 student Ann Rose will have her poem appear in SAETA’s (South Australian English Teacher Association) Spring Poetry Anthology for 2023 as part of the Spring Poetry festival. Congratulations Ann Rose.
USC gone troppo
In late November, USC hosted a Tropical Day, inviting students and staff to embrace the theme by wearing tropical attire. A lunchtime gathering featured a shared meal of Hawaiian Pizzas and tropical fruits. The occasion served as a chance for the school community to wish farewell to students and staff embarking on a twenty-one-day World Challenge Adventure to Borneo. Additionally, heartfelt well-wishes were extended to a staff member about to tie the knot in the tropics. The fun event was enjoyed by all, fostering a sense of community and celebration.
Parent Night on Addiction with Glen Gerreyn
University Senior College Parent Night on Addiction was an interactive, relevant, and contemporary presentation by Glen Gerreyn on the nature and process of addiction including examples of vaping, computer usage, video games, smartphones, toxic relationships and many more.
[Read more about Parent Night on Addiction with Glen Gerreyn]
Research Project
The Research Project is a SACE requirement undertaken by every student in the state. At USC, students undertake the project across a single semester in Year 11 (generally). For 2023, the results showed excellent achievement for our students.
Mental Health Month
In the spirit of Mental Health Month, Paws and Claws Adoption Inc made a heart-warming visit to USC. Mental Health Month, four lively puppies visited the school.
