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Library Access | Headstart Scholarships | Holiday Courses

Library Access for Year 12 Students

The University of Adelaide recognises that there may be students in, or heading towards, Year 12 who require access to university-level information. Therefore the Barr Smith Library now provides a special library service for year 12 students where senior secondary students are able to access many of the resources the library has on offer.

If your school signs up for the library scheme for schools, you'll be able to come in and borrow from the library's two million books, use the massive collection of periodicals and browse their extensive data bases. Ask your year coordinator to find out whether your school has joined.

If your school is not part of the scheme, there are still many free services available such as the online subject guides. The guides provide huge amounts of information for use in senior secondary subjects. They have been carefully prepared by our subject librarians and contain hundreds of web links, titles of selected books and various other resources.

To find out more Visit the Barr Smith Library's website. You may use the library's online catalogue at any time and may also come into the library and use most resources on site without registering as a borrower.

Headstart Scholarship Program

The Headstart Scholarship Program has been developed in consultation with schools to meet the needs of gifted and exceptionally motivated secondary school students who require a challenge beyond the Year 12 curriculum. It is expected that students who take up the offer of a Headstart Scholarship will benefit from and contribute to the intellectual and diverse cultural life of the University.

To find out more, please visit the Headstart website. Here you will be able to view available Headstart subjects, how to apply and download an application form. This site offers relevant information for teachers and students alike.

Holiday Courses for Year 12 Students

The University of Adelaide's Centre for Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offer revision and study skills courses to Year 11 and 12 students in every school holiday period. Courses assist students to gain confidence, achieve their full academic potential and prepare them for future tertiary study.

Subject Revision Courses

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematical Studies
• Specialist Mathematics
• Physics

Study Skills Courses

• Coping with Year 12 (available only in January program)
• Study Skills for Years 11 and 12 (available in all other programs)
• Effective Essay Writing

Please contact the staff at Professional and Continuing Education on (08) 8303 4777 for further information and to be placed on our mailing list, or alternatively visit the PCE website.