Welcome to UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra

Enrolments are open


  • Enrol here for the 2024 school year.
  • Enrolments for the 2025 school year open 30 April 2024.
  • Questions? Call the Enrolment Helpline on 02 6205 5429
2025 Enrolment

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Students who reside in the following suburbs are in the 2025 Priority Enrolment Area for the college: 
Aranda, Belconnen, Bruce, Cook, Giralang, Kaleen, Lawson, Macquarie, McKellar

Information Night for 2025 Enrolment

Information Night

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Health and Wellbeing

Students may need some additional support to be successful at school, keep in mind that children can express their feelings in many ways.
We encourage you to speak openly with your children about what they are feeling.

As a parent or carer you can help your child with what they’re experiencing:
* Listen to their concerns – let them know you’re there for them and acknowledge how they’re feeling
* Make time to talk – provide an space for them to share their feelings and worries.
* Focus on strengths and hope.

There are a range of online and face-to-face services that can help you support your child. ACT Health has put together a page of information that families may find useful:  Ways you can support your own mental health and wellbeing | Health (act.gov.au)

After hours support is available:

  • Triple Zero: 000
  • Contact your GP
  • Lifeline: 13 11 14
  • Beyond Blue: 1300224636
  • Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
  • Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
  • Kids Helpline WebChat counselling
  • Headspace Canberra: 02 5109 9700
  • Emerging Minds: an online resource of best practice resources
  • MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
  • Canberra Health Services, Access Mental Health: 1800 629 354 or 02 6205 1065

News and About Our School

09 Apr 2024

LakeFEST 2024

Lake Fest 2024 was a wonderful three-day celebration including Lake Ideas, Lake Chill and Lake Idol. This event helps to foster creativity and innovative thinking, whilst building our school community and connection. Several activities took place over the week including a Spelling Bee! ‘Lake Pitch’ Business Ideas, Free Throw Competition, and Lake Idol performances. Thank you to all staff and students who participated and contributed in LakeFEST! 

06 Feb 2024

H courses ANU and UC - applications for year 11 students close soon

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Study a university subject whilst at college!

Students at college can begin HECS-free university credit and simultaneously obtain scores which contribute to their ATAR.

ANU extension applications close Monday12 February.

UC Accelerate  applications close Wednesday 6 March

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06 Feb 2024

Congratulations to the Graduating Cohort of 2023!

Congratulations to the exceptional graduating class of 2023! As you embark on the journey beyond our school walls, remember that your hard work, dedication, and achievements have laid a strong foundation for your future success. We hope your passion and resilience continue to drive you toward new heights.

Wishing you all the best in your endeavours and a future filled with fulfilment and accomplishment. The world awaits the brilliance and unique contributions that each one of you will undoubtedly bring. Well done, graduates!

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Principal Message

Welcome to UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra (UCSSC Lake Ginninderra). Ginninderra is derived from the Ngunnawal word meaning 'sparkling like the stars' and our college provides students with the skills and enthusiasm for a life of learning, personal growth and improvement.

The College has close associations with all universities in the ACT and higher education links beyond the territory.  Our site includes the Academy of Future Skills, the Science Mentors Program ACT, Belconnen Training (RTO), Academic Excellence Program, Sporting Centres of Excellence with links to the Australian Institute of Sport, the only NBA Basketball Academy in the Southern Hemisphere, and we offer a best practice Outdoor Education program.    Our alumni include notable community figures in industry, government, research, the Arts and Olympians. Our students participate in a variety of leadership and co-curricular activities available on, and off, campus. read more....

Principal

Principal

BA (University of Melbourne) Grad Dip (La Trobe University) MEd (University of Canberra)