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Knitting and Crochet Club
In Term 2 members of the USC community were invited to join a knitting and crochet club. Students, staff and community members made a commitment to make scarves, beanies or gloves for people living rough in South Australia. What a great effort!
The Human Interdependence Project
This year, YEE Education and Association of Independent Schools of South Australia continue their groundbreaking pilot of the Human Interdependence Project (HIP).
Formal 2024: Under the Night Sky
The 2024 USC Formal was held at the Convention Centre on Friday 10 May. The theme was ‘Under the night sky’, and all enjoyed the fabulous red-carpet entrance and decorations. A great time was had by all who attended. Thank you to the Formal Committee on a fantastic night.
Naracoorte Caves Camp
Year 11 USC Earth and Environmental Science students had an incredible 2-night camp at the Naracoorte Caves!
St Vinnie’s CEO Sleepout 2024
Thank you once again for supporting me to fundraise for the Vinnie’s CEO Sleepout. I have taken part in this event for ten years now and this experience really allows me to reflect how vulnerable people must feel out there night after night.
Burger Day
USC students enjoyed a burger for lunch which was cooked by the Deans after their Mentoring session. They all enjoyed catching up with others from across all year levels on the Johnson Lawns behind USC’s Jordan Building.
World Challenge: Borneo
Year 10 and 11 students, accompanied by David Place and Elly Pfitzner, endeavoured on the adventure of a lifetime to Borneo on a World Challenge trip at the end of 2023. The students went on this trip to develop their leadership skills, resilience, cross-cultural understanding, and awareness of conservation practices.
Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sourdough
In USC Year 11 Ancient Studies the class have been looking at Pompeii and Herculaneum with a particular focus on bread and bakeries right now.
‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ Forensic Investigation
University Senior College Year 11 Biology students recently engaged in an exciting forensic investigation, themed ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’, following their formal event.
[Read more about ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ Forensic Investigation]
Australian of the Year Awards Luncheon 2024
Ten University Senior College students and staff attended the Australian of the Year Awards Luncheon at the Adelaide Convention Centre held on Friday 21 June 2024.
[Read more about Australian of the Year Awards Luncheon 2024]