Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
School closures due to industrial action - 9 November
7 November 2023The Australian Education Union is taking industrial action on Thursday 9 November 2023.
Students awarded for celebrating the ANZAC Spirit
6 November 2023The 2023 Premier’s ANZAC Spirit School Prize has been awarded to 20 Year 9 and 10 students from across South Australia, with the recipients to attend a 12-day study tour to Vietnam in April 2024 to coincide with Anzac Day.
Australia’s first Degree Apprenticeship offered in SA
5 November 2023From next year, South Australian apprentices will be able to study at university and earn money while working for a defence employer under Australia’s first genuine Degree Apprenticeship, supported by funding from the State Government.
ASC to partner with Tonsley Technical College
5 November 2023Australian submarine company ASC has agreed to a significant partnership with Tonsley Technical College that will provide employment pathways for school students into defence industries.
Kapunda High School students gain heritage trade skills
3 November 2023After fire destroyed the historic building at Kapunda High School last year, the school has turned its devastation into a learning opportunity for students.