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Australian Science Olympiads 2023

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The Australian Science Olympiads program is the ultimate science challenge for any Science student.

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Congratulations to the USC 2023 Graduates

Congratulations to the USC 2023 Graduates on your outstanding SACE results.

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.

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Year 12 Graduation Dinner 2023

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University Senior College Year 12 Graduation Dinner was held on Wednesday 6 December at the Adelaide Convention Centre for our Graduating Class of 2023 and their families. It was a wonderful community celebration acknowledging our students’ achievements for 2023. Mr Callum MacPherson, Founder of Young Blood Media was our guest speaker and Anjali Beames delivered the Valedictory Speech. The Principal’s address was also memorable. Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2023.

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Congratulations to our Dux and Proximae Accessit for 2023

Congratulations to the USC 2023 Graduates on your outstanding SACE results.

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Borneo World Challenge Trip

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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.

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Student Citizenship Award 2023

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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.

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Year 10 End of Year Excursion

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USC Year 10s joined together for an end of year excursion that included badminton, basketball, and table tennis at Pridham Hall followed by a train trip to tenpin bowling. It was relaxing and fun way to celebrate the end of their first year at USC.

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LGBTQIA+ City Tour

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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.

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Spring Poetry Anthology

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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.

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USC gone troppo

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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.

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