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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.

Brand new school opens in the south

25 January 2022

Aldinga’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 2022

The School Card applications for the 2022 school year are now open - find out more.

Goolwa’s first public high school complete

16 December 2021

Young 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 2021

Join the celebration of this record-breaking year.

New possibilities for Whyalla secondary students

9 December 2021

The 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 2021

Construction 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 2021

Spacewalk over to learn how students are exploring robotics, coding, and virtual reality.

Check out Golden Grove High School's new facilities

29 November 2021

Golden 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 2021

Check out Morialta Secondary College's new leader and look.

Aboriginal students at the top of their game

18 November 2021

See which stars of tomorrow kicked some SACE goals.

Blazing through books no challenge for these students

15 November 2021

Read all about it! This year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge was a real page-turner.

Celebrating resilience at Lenswood Primary School

10 November 2021

Find out how the school community is bouncing back after bushfires.

SA's literacy outcomes in check

9 November 2021

Find out how we're improving literacy outcomes across the state.

Public education honour roll

6 November 2021

Meet the winners of the 2021 Public Education Awards.

SA's teens get down to B.E.E.sness

4 November 2021

Find 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 2021

Cattle, 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 2021

Meet this year’s recipients of the Children’s Week Minister for Education Awards.

Free maths tutoring multiplies

25 October 2021

We’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 2021

Take a first look at the uniforms for our 4 new schools opening in 2022.

Support your child's mental health at home

14 October 2021

Learn how you can support your child's mental health at home.

A message to parents and caregivers from Professor Nicola Spurrier

12 October 2021

I 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 2021

All-time-high enrolment marks School of Language’s 35th year.

New leader for growing learners

5 October 2021

Big changes are being made to improve essential early childhood services in South Australia.

Urgent care service launches for adolescents

28 September 2021

Nurses and doctors to provide virtual assessments

World-class ambition for country education

26 September 2021

Regions front and centre in new strategy

New starting point on the pathway to career success

16 September 2021

New website helping young people turn their interests and passions into a fulfilling career

Findon High School lands satellite naming competition

15 September 2021

Find out what name shot through for the SASAT1 Space Services Mission satellite.

Phonics check this out

3 September 2021

The state’s mini “code-breakers” are sounding it out

SA’s public education role models revealed

2 September 2021

See who's a finalist in this year’s 2021 Public Education Awards.

Primary Schools Music Festival rehearsals underway

30 August 2021

This iconic event celebrates its 130th year

Flash new facilities at a school near you

26 August 2021

See the list of schools enjoying their brand new and upgraded facilities.

How do you read a NAPLAN student report?

25 August 2021

Find out what your child's NAPLAN scores really mean

Parents, we want your thoughts!

21 August 2021

Find 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 2021

A new funding model is helping schools to support students into industry endorsed training

Building something great

18 August 2021

World-class facilities coming to a country school near you

Recruiting passionate teachers to your local school

16 August 2021

We’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 2021

Careers expo helping students explore their future options

Music funding now available

12 August 2021

Find 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 2021

Got something better than Schooly McSchoolface?

Here comes a new hero for children's dental health

4 August 2021

Max 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 2021

What you can do at home to help your child through challenging times.

School's back, and masks are on for secondary students

27 July 2021

Students 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 2021

We provide you with our top tips for learning at home during lockdown.

Learning about the environment in nature

19 July 2021

There 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 2021

Could you teach 30 students to learn a wind instrument?

Goolwa Secondary College logo revealed

5 July 2021

Check 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 2021

If 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 2021

Learning 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 2021

Connect, 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 2021

If 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 2021

Top 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 2021

If COVID lockdowns taught parents anything, it’s that teaching maths can be hard.

Governing Councils: How do you become involved?

5 March 2021

Schools 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 2021

A Neuromusical educator tells us how to get involved in music with your child at home.

Pathway to success for Cooper

23 February 2021

Cooper 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 2021

Sanitary 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 2021

Parents 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 2021

The $2 million upgrade of Le Fevre High School is now complete.

Aspiring educators go bush in new pilot program

18 January 2021

A 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 2021

If 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.

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