Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
Last term of 2025 underway as new data shows strong improvement in public school attendance
14 October 2025New data has shown a third consecutive improvement in student attendance at public schools in 2025 as term 4 gets underway.
Cyber program unlocks essential employability skills
25 September 2025Organising an online cyber careers event is equipping Marden Senior College students with in-demand skills including communication and collaboration. Parents and students are invited to watch The Cyber Shift: From Safety to Careers online.
From Kimba to the big stage
15 September 2025Living nearly 500 kilometres from Adelaide hasn’t stopped Kimba Area School music teacher Anna Davidson from encouraging her students to play on the big stage at the Festival of Music.
AI tool to roll out to all public high schools
15 September 2025An innovative AI tool developed by the Department for Education in partnership with global tech giant Microsoft will be rolled out to all public secondary students from next term.
Special education hub officially opens at Ceduna Area School
12 September 2025Ceduna Area School has a new special education hub dedicated to providing inclusive education to students with special needs.
