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Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.

Thousands of students explore career opportunities

12 May 2025

Competition for young people to take up a wide variety of career paths has never been greater, ensuring huge interest in the Adelaide Career and Employment Expo at the Adelaide Showgrounds.

Funding boost as DreamBIG Children’s Festival celebrates 50 years

7 May 2025

The oldest children’s festival in the world, DreamBIG is celebrating its 50th anniversary, with boosted funding from the Department for Education helping to ensure access for young South Australians to this important arts event.

Employment partners secured as first Technical College students begin careers

30 April 2025

BAE Systems Australia and ASC have signed on as employment partners at The Heights Technical College as the first cohort of Technical College students begin their careers.

South Australia to introduce a numeracy guarantee as first action under new Gonski funding agreement

17 April 2025

A new numeracy guarantee that will focus on upskilling teachers and providing resources for parents will be introduced across South Australia to lift maths results.

$21 million upgrade at Roma Mitchell Secondary College officially opened

16 April 2025

Roma Mitchell Secondary College has undergone a $21 million redevelopment, with a new state-of the-art gymnasium, giving students and the community access to a top-tier sporting facility.

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