The 2021 to 2022 Country Education Strategy progress report has been released, highlighting key outcomes from the first year of work.

A year on from a devastating fire at Kapunda High School, a huge rebuild and restoration project is underway.

South Australia has recorded a 22.8 per cent jump in apprentices and trainees in-training with more than 30,000 across the state.

Over four years $4 million will be invested in community language schools in South Australia, after the State Government announced the release of the second instalment of funding to community language schools.

A suite of measures has been unveiled today in a $13.7 million immediate response to address South Australia’s skills crisis and deliver on our election commitments, following industry engagement.

The State Government is rolling out $2 million in teaching scholarships to get more women teaching STEM and more male primary school teachers – as well as other underrepresented groups into the teaching profession.

The Moorook Primary School community will celebrate 100 years of local education at a special event this weekend, while also saying farewell to the site following a decision to amalgamate with Kingston-on-Murray Primary School.

More than 85,900 students across South Australia will start online NAPLAN tests today, two months earlier than in previous years.

A renewed focus on mathematics in South Australian public schools took centre stage at the inaugural Department for Education Numeracy Summit at the Adelaide Convention Centre today.

The multi-million-dollar Findon Technical College is underway with the turning of the first sod.

More than 2000 additional fee-free Vocational Education and Training (VET) places will now be on offer for South Australians wanting training through private training providers.

Riverbanks College B-12, a new school worth about $116 million and built to support population growth in Adelaide’s north, was officially opened today.

A new campaign to build awareness in the community about why it is so important to ban mobile phones in public high schools has been launched today.

Flinders University will be the official partner of the Tonsley Technical College in a collaborative partnership that focuses on innovation.

In a post-COVID boom, international students are back in record numbers at South Australian public schools this year.

A $10 million technology upgrade at schools in country South Australia has rolled out across the regions.

Parents in Adelaide’s inner-west will be able to attend street corner information sessions alongside the school’s vintage caravan, as part of an innovative initiative funded through the latest round of successful applications for 2023 Parents in Education funding.

Vital psychology and speech pathology services will now be accessed by regional SA students as part of a roll out of telehealth services in the regions.

A mental health service to help support our young people in government high schools will roll out in full this year.

Pathways for allied health university students to arrange work placements in government schools will be simplified, in a bid to meet growing industry demands.

More than 400 Autism Inclusion Teachers will begin in their new roles from this week to help build South Australian understanding and knowledge to support autistic children and young people.

Today is the first day of the 2023 school year for hundreds of thousands of excited students.

The State Government has taken strong action to ensure learning is the focus at schools, with the mobile phone ban in high schools starting this year.

The new Morialta Secondary College will welcome its first students in Term one.

New funding for training programs in electric vehicle (EV) inspection and servicing is now available for mechanics and apprentices to boost their skills and meet growing industry demand.

South Australian high school students will learn essential skills from an elite sporting organisation – and score credits towards their SACE – through a unique new program using online, in-classroom and outdoor activities.

Fee Free TAFE and vocational education is making 12,500 training places available for students to train, retrain or upskill at no cost.

Concept drawings and a digital fly-through of the new Findon Technical College were released today with planning community consultation now open.

A new program to ensure students have adequate internet access at home to help fulfil their educational potential is now open for families to apply for support in 2023.

Two principals based in regional South Australia have shared their experience of working in country schools in a new podcast episode.

Inspiring educators were recognised at the 11th annual South Australian Public Education Awards ceremony.

SA public school students have been recognised in the 2022 Children’s Week Minister for Education Awards.

Words Grow Minds aims to show families how they can support the development of their children in the first 3 years.

The new $5 million performing arts centre at Para Hills High School is an all-singing, all-dancing space, large enough to give students the chance to show off their skills.The performing arts centre has a capacity to seat 200 people and was officially opened today.

A new outdoor pavilion, large enough for the 1400 students at Gawler and District College B-12 to gather in has been officially opened.

New practice guidance has been developed to help educators support all learners, particularly those in mainstream preschools and schools, who require adjustments to participate in their learning.

Two 18-month pilot programs are underway to expand the reach of free child development checks. The checks, designed for children aged 0 to 5 years across South Australia, are a way to identify any developmental concerns.

More than 600 students have taken part in the 2022 Premier’s ANZAC Spirit School Prize competition, with 20 Year 9 and 10 students from across the state selected to attend a 12-day study tour to Darwin and the Top End of Australia in April 2023 to coincide with Anzac Day.

A picture book for the Pitjantjatjara language illustrated by a teenage student has been launched by the Department for Education on the APY Lands.

Loxton High School Year 11 students are at Lot Fourteen today to begin a semester-long business focused project being led by South Australian data specialist company Exposé.

A new special education unit, that focuses on inclusive education, will be built at Ceduna Area School, following a $4.5 million funding announcement this week.

From today, South Australian families can submit registrations of interest for mid-year entry into preschool for 2023.

Aberfoyle Park High School is set to officially open $14 million in capital works.

The search has started for more than 50 mental health practitioners for a pilot program in South Australia's public schools. .

A new partnership involving an Adelaide early learning centre will benefit Aboriginal children in the Salisbury/Playford region

Learn more about our Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) who support the settlement, wellbeing, inclusion and learning of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

A major investment in data analytics will lead to a better public education system in South Australia

From budding marine biologists to aspiring naval architects, 16 young South Australians are this week (Monday 27 June – Friday 1 July) diving into their future careers with a fully-funded maritime immersion experience spanning two states.

Five new technical colleges will be built in South Australia, with the first at Findon High School to open by the start of the 2024 school year. The remaining 4 will open by 2026.

More than 400 Aboriginal students from across South Australia gathered in Adelaide last week to build career pathways at the first Aboriginal Career Exploration (ACE) Expo, ahead of the Santos Aboriginal Power Cup (SAPC).

A new Aboriginal Education Room and Community Hub was officially opened at Burton Primary School on Friday 27 May to coincide with the start of National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June).

Twelve promising students from across the state were recognised for their academic pursuits in the lead up to this year’s National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June).

The Adelaide Crows will use their home match against the Giants on April 29 to thank essential public-sector workers for their efforts during the pandemic.

We want to help today’s year 11s become tomorrow’s leaders. Find out how.

The Department for Education will implement a new $20 million strategy to help match students to a future career

Work is underway to deliver a world-class College in Adelaide's north-east.

Read about our latest investment in students’ mental health and wellbeing.

Learn about our new suite of lessons prepared by expert teachers.

Read the department's statement on ventilation in schools.

Read the department's response to AEU Branch Executive Meeting.