News: Year 12

Axisymmetry

Objects used to investigate Axisymmetry - Apple, glasses, timer

In University Senior College Stage 2 Specialist Maths students investigated objects that have axisymmetry which is a special kind of rotational symmetry. 

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'Recession or Depression' Breakfast

Students at event

University Senior College Stage 2 Economics students had the incredible opportunity to attend the AmCham 'Recession or Depression' Breakfast at The Playford Hotel Ballroom.

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Year 12 Jumpers

Students on campus

USC Year 12 students were very excited to receive their Year 12 hoodies, rugby tops and varsity jackets. They feel proud to represent USC by wearing their jumper and it is a great way of signifying their last year at school. 

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The Girl who was a Hundred Girls

Year 12 Drama performed Finnegan Kruckemeyer’s “The Girl who was a Hundred Girls” as their group production in Week 7, Term 2.

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29th National Schools Constitutional Convention

Student at event

University Senior College Year 12 student, Archie Grant participated in the 29th National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC).

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Reserve Bank of Australia Presentation

Students at event

Reserve Bank of Australia Economic Analysis Department Senior representatives Jonathan Kemp (Adelaide Office) and Marion Kohler (Sydney Office) gave a presentation to approximately 150 Year 12 Economics students and teachers from 12 South Australian schools about the functions and roles of the RBA and presented a summary of the key points of the recent May 2024 RBA Statement of Monetary Policy. Following the presentation there was a great Q&A session where students could ask their questions and receive answers from highly qualifies and experienced RBA Economists. The event was held in the Scott Theatre of The University of Adelaide.

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Democracy in Peril

Students on excursion

University Senior College Year 12 Politics students and their teacher, Tyson Wood attended a panel at the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre. The panel was entitled Democracy in Peril with the conversation focused on the current state of democracy globally with specific considerations of the US, Russia, and India. 

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Guest Speaker: Lucy Hood, Member for Adelaide

Students with Lucy Hood, Member for Adelaide

University Senior College Year 12 Politics and Legal Studies students were visited by Member for Adelaide Lucy Hood.

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Guest Speaker: Vanessa Nowinski - Earth and Environmental Science

Guest Speaker: Vanessa Nowinski

PhD student, Vanessa Nowinski from The University Adelaide, was a guest speaker during the Stage 2 Earth and Environmental Science Lecture.

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National Student Leadership Summit 2024

Students at event

The National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS) brought together students from schools across the nation to foster leadership skills and exchange ideas.

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