Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
Brand new school opens in the south
25 January 2022Aldinga’s new state-of-the-art birth to year 12 school is now ready to deliver world class learning opportunities for its very first cohort of students.
School Card applications for 2022 school year now open
24 January 2022The School Card applications for the 2022 school year are now open - find out more.
Goolwa’s first public high school complete
16 December 2021Young people in Goolwa will reap the benefits of a new public high school following the completion of a $10 million redevelopment designed to inspire learning and future focussed thinking.
Congratulations to our class of 2021
13 December 2021Join the celebration of this record-breaking year.
New possibilities for Whyalla secondary students
9 December 2021The new $100m Whyalla Secondary College is now complete and ready to welcome students in 2022.
Riverbanks College B-12 staff ready for 2022 open
7 December 2021Construction of Riverbanks College B-12 is now complete, as more than 70 of the school’s newest staff members participated in workshops and familiarised themselves with their new contemporary teaching spaces ready to welcome new students.
Goolwa Secondary College is lighting up the future
3 December 2021Spacewalk over to learn how students are exploring robotics, coding, and virtual reality.
Check out Golden Grove High School's new facilities
29 November 2021Golden Grove High School’s students will be enjoying the fruits of their labour thanks to immersive work experience opportunities on the school’s $15.5m state-of-the-art redevelopment, which is now complete.
World class design and leader for Morialta Secondary College
25 November 2021Check out Morialta Secondary College's new leader and look.
Aboriginal students at the top of their game
18 November 2021See which stars of tomorrow kicked some SACE goals.
Blazing through books no challenge for these students
15 November 2021Read all about it! This year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge was a real page-turner.
Celebrating resilience at Lenswood Primary School
10 November 2021Find out how the school community is bouncing back after bushfires.
SA's literacy outcomes in check
9 November 2021Find out how we're improving literacy outcomes across the state.
SA's teens get down to B.E.E.sness
4 November 2021Find out which business whiz kids made the list in the 2021 Teen's in Business Awards.
The Show must go on at Urrbrae Agricultural High School
2 November 2021Cattle, sheep, and horses, oh my! Find out how Urrbrae brought the Royal Adelaide Show to their school.
Students in the spotlight for Children’s Week
27 October 2021Meet this year’s recipients of the Children’s Week Minister for Education Awards.
Free maths tutoring multiplies
25 October 2021We’re significantly increasing the number of passionate maths teachers offering online tutoring as part of the Learning+ pilot program.
Perfect fit! New school uniforms revealed
19 October 2021Take a first look at the uniforms for our 4 new schools opening in 2022.
Support your child's mental health at home
14 October 2021Learn how you can support your child's mental health at home.
A message to parents and caregivers from Professor Nicola Spurrier
12 October 2021I encourage everyone aged 12 years and over in your household to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.
School of Languages’ record-breaking year
6 October 2021All-time-high enrolment marks School of Language’s 35th year.
New leader for growing learners
5 October 2021Big changes are being made to improve essential early childhood services in South Australia.
Urgent care service launches for adolescents
28 September 2021Nurses and doctors to provide virtual assessments
World-class ambition for country education
26 September 2021Regions front and centre in new strategy
New starting point on the pathway to career success
16 September 2021New website helping young people turn their interests and passions into a fulfilling career
Findon High School lands satellite naming competition
15 September 2021Find out what name shot through for the SASAT1 Space Services Mission satellite.
SA’s public education role models revealed
2 September 2021See who's a finalist in this year’s 2021 Public Education Awards.
Primary Schools Music Festival rehearsals underway
30 August 2021This iconic event celebrates its 130th year
Flash new facilities at a school near you
26 August 2021See the list of schools enjoying their brand new and upgraded facilities.
How do you read a NAPLAN student report?
25 August 2021Find out what your child's NAPLAN scores really mean
Parents, we want your thoughts!
21 August 2021Find out how you can help us improve public education in South Australia
Extra $3.2m to boost support for vocational education and training
20 August 2021A new funding model is helping schools to support students into industry endorsed training
Recruiting passionate teachers to your local school
16 August 2021We’re on a mission to recruit quality teachers to make a difference in schools across the state.
SA students get a taste of the future
14 August 2021Careers expo helping students explore their future options
Music funding now available
12 August 2021Find out if you’re eligible to apply for a share of $280k to support and sustain quality music education programs in South Australia.
Name wanted for Rostrevor’s new public high school
5 August 2021Got something better than Schooly McSchoolface?
Here comes a new hero for children's dental health
4 August 2021Max Molar the Plaque Patroller will be popping up in schools to help increase uptake of public dental services.
Supporting your child through grief
30 July 2021What you can do at home to help your child through challenging times.
School's back, and masks are on for secondary students
27 July 2021Students and staff will play a part in protecting their community by wearing masks when we return to the classroom on Wednesday, 28 July.
Learning at home: our top tips for you
21 July 2021We provide you with our top tips for learning at home during lockdown.
Learning about the environment in nature
19 July 2021There are exciting new opportunities for students to learn in nature under a partnership between the Education and Environment departments - all linked to the Australian Curriculum!
Music strategy hitting The Heights notes
12 July 2021Could you teach 30 students to learn a wind instrument?
Goolwa Secondary College logo revealed
5 July 2021Check out the logo for Goolwa’s brand new high school here.
Enrol your child in one of SA's great public preschools today!
27 June 2021If your child turns 4 by May 2022, it's time to register to enrol in preschool for next year!
Investing in the early years of a child's life
24 June 2021Learning begins well before a child starts preschool, but not every student is starting their learning journey on the same base. Our new Early Learning Strategy aims to address this.
Aldinga Payinthi College reveals its new logo
6 April 2021Connect, Inspire and Belong – the three interwoven pillars tying Aldinga Payinthi College’s newly revealed logo together.
What does my child's report mean?
31 March 2021If your school has provided a term 1 written report for your child, we can help you decode it!
Tips to deal with unfriendly behaviour
18 March 2021Top 5 tips on helping your child deal with unfriendly behaviour as told by a Deputy Principal and Wellbeing Coordinator
Parents learn the language of maths
9 March 2021If COVID lockdowns taught parents anything, it’s that teaching maths can be hard.
Governing Councils: How do you become involved?
5 March 2021Schools and preschools are close-knit communities and they work best when parents are actively and positively engaged. Governing councils are a vital link between a school or preschool and its community.
How to feed your child’s brain with music
26 February 2021A Neuromusical educator tells us how to get involved in music with your child at home.
Pathway to success for Cooper
23 February 2021Cooper Wilson is launching into a career in construction on the Department for Education's new Flexible Industry Pathways.
Free sanitary products in schools
17 February 2021Sanitary products will be available for female students who need them in all South Australian public schools from this year.
5 ways parents can improve their child’s last year
1 February 2021Parents play a pivotal role in their child’s final year of school. Find out how you can help your child achieve their best.
First major school upgrade complete
27 January 2021The $2 million upgrade of Le Fevre High School is now complete.
Aspiring educators go bush in new pilot program
18 January 2021A civil engineer, pharmacy assistant and career musician are retraining to take on a country teaching job
Tired of the kids saying “I’m bored”?
11 January 2021If you’re in need of some school holiday fun with an educational flavour (and less beach sand in the car), we have some tips for you.


