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UCAT
Sarthak Mehta (‘20) USC Old Scholar, who is currently studying fourth year Medicine spoke to our Year 11 and 12 students at a lunch time session sharing what he learned from his UCAT experience in 2020. The students appreciated hearing from Sarthak as they prepare for the UCAT.
Dux Presentation 2024
Congratulations to our Dux, Haein (Helen) Park. Anita Zocchi, Principal presented Haein (Helen) with her Dux award at this year’s first assembly.
USC Charter
Each year, our USC students are encouraged to think about how their school should be. The Charter asks them to consider, discuss and agree upon the approaches they can take to ensure that they are 'ready for university and beyond'.
USC Parent Welcome Drinks 2024
Parent Welcome Drinks was a great way to end O Week at University Senior College. It was a wonderful night of food, music, and a great chance to meet staff in an informal setting on the Johnson Lawns.
Mentoring at USC
Mentoring at USC is where each student is assigned a mentor, who will keep in touch regarding their overall wellbeing and academic progress. Here is Tom’s first mentor session with his new Year 11 and 12 Mentor group. They started off with a coffee session at The University of Adelaide’s Hub Central.
Year 11 Chemistry
University Senior College Year 11 Chemistry students investigating the reducing ability of the sugar glucose that is present in Chupa Chups to reveal the different coloured oxidation states of manganese. Agitation and the creation of a vortex is a necessary component of the experiment to allow the chemical reactants to collide with sufficient energy.
USC Parent Podcast
The USC Parent Podcast series has been created by University Senior College to provide relevant topics for parents to assist them to support their child’s wellbeing and learning environment. To listen to our first podcast, click on the button below.
Year 10 History
University Senior College Year 10 History students were immersed in a courtroom role play scenario which challenged them to explore various types of evidence, for or against, the use of the atomic bomb in 1945.
Lunar New Year 2024
USC celebrated Lunar New Year Day with lunchtime festivities which included a lion dance and sharing of Chinese food delights. It was wonderful to see students and staff in their shade of red! Chinese New Year marks the welcoming of a new year with hope and optimism and is a time for family reunions, cultural festivities, and community. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon symbolising talent, power, and excellence!
