Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
Cost of living relief for families as students head back to school
28 January 2025Families will be supported ahead of the return to school with hundreds of dollars in new and significantly expanded support measures to help with the cost of living.
Back to school for thousands of South Australian children
28 January 2025The 2025 school year gets underway for more than 193,000 children and young people who attend public schools across the state.
Swim fans back in the pool in the Aṉangu Lands
14 January 2025Swimming pools in communities in South Australia’s Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands have been opened this summer after extensive work by the State Government.
Free and low-cost school holiday programs to support families this summer
9 January 2025Leading arts and community organisations in SA are supporting families these school holidays through a jam-packed program of free and low-cost activities and experiences for children.
Best-ever result for Year 4 students in TIMSS Maths and Science study
10 December 2024An international report detailing student performance in maths and science has found South Australian Year 4 students continue to improve – despite concerns about disrupted learning due to COVID.