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The Australian Science Olympiads
The Australian Science Olympiads program is the ultimate science challenge for any Science student. It is a rewarding opportunity tailored for Year 11 students to stretch themselves way beyond school science through challenging exams, stimulating residential programs and international competitions in Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science and Biology. Therefore, to be selected to represent Australia at the International Science Olympiad and to be able to compete against the world's best in Science, sitting the Australian Science Olympiad Exams is the first step.
Through the looking glass
Congratulations are in order for University Senior College Year 11 student Janesia Stillwell who had her poem 'Through the looking glass' selected for inclusion in the December issue of the poetry journal 'The Junior Crow'. Janesia’s was one of nine poems selected for the journal. According to the editor of ‘The Crow’ her submission will appear alongside the work of adult poets across Australia. Congratulations Janesia.
Congratulations to the 2021 USC Graduates
Council and staff are delighted to announce the excellent South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) results achieved by the University Senior College Class of 2021. The students and their families can feel proud that their hard work and dedication has generated wonderful outcomes.
Class of 2016 Reunion
The Class of 2016 Reunion was held at Hotel Richmond on Friday 15 October 2021.
Justice Artist Residency 2021 Launch
On Tuesday 19 October the Justice Artist in Residency Project was launched in Francis Street Laneway, Adelaide. The Exhibition was opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor, Mary Couros in front of USC Year 10 students (involved in the project), Dr Daniel Connell, Artist, representatives from the Adelaide City Council, Lynne Moten, Service Learning Consultant, Anita Zocchi, Principal, staff and parents.
Year 12 Career Advisory Sessions
Hear what University Senior College Year 12 students thought about their Career Advisory Sessions.
Young Achiever Awards
Did you know University Senior College has our very own category as part of the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards? We’d love for past and present University Senior College students to enter the awards…it only takes 2 minutes to refer someone you know who’s doing great work, or you could even throw your hat in the ring! Find out more at www.youngachieverawards.com and select SA. Nominations Close: Monday 13 December 2021
Creative Writing
Year 11 and 12 USC students, accompanied by Elly Pfitzner, attended a dynamic creative writing workshop held by The University of Adelaide’s Faculty of Arts. The workshop provided students with opportunities to refine their writing skills and work alongside Arts faculty. The session was well received and students thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
USC Year 11 Politics, Power and People
USC Year 11 Politics, Power and People students attended the SA Schools State Constitutional Convention. The question debated was ‘Should a new preamble be added to the Constitution?’
Year 11 Ancient Studies Research Presentations
University Senior College Year 11 Ancient Studies students just took part in a university style academic poster presentation of Achaemenid Persian art, architecture and technology. They had worked collaboratively on a poster and talked about their research while answering various questions. Students also presented an individual pitch outlining their group objectives and individual research findings.
[Read more about Year 11 Ancient Studies Research Presentations]
