Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
Applications now open for Technical Colleges
5 May 2026Students wanting to fast-track their careers and join the next generation of South Australia’s skilled workforce can now apply to enrol at one of the state’s nation-leading technical colleges.
SA’s 2026 Rural Youth Ambassadors announced
17 March 2026South Australia’s new round of Rural Youth Ambassadors are meeting in Adelaide this week for their first forum advocating for their regional school communities.
New buses delivered to regional schools
27 February 2026Four new buses have been delivered to regional public schools across South Australia.
Scholarship recipients boost STEM representation
13 February 2026About 70 students from across the state are gathering in Adelaide after being named 2026 STEM Scholarship recipients.
Nation-first accreditation for SA School Mental Health Service
29 January 2026The South Australian Department for Education’s School Mental Health Service (SMHS) has been awarded a nation-first accreditation.
