Top lawyers reveal where they went to school in Adelaide
They’ve risen the ranks at their respective firms, but where did South Australia’s greatest legal minds go to high school?
South Australia Education
Inside the rise of deepfake nudes of teachers
Six schools in Australia have already been hit with deepfake scandals and it’s about to get worse before it gets better.
‘Setting a tone’: Melb school’s mission to improve teacher respect
A small Mornington Peninsula high school is tackling two of the biggest problems in Australian education – classroom behaviour and literacy levels – thanks to the dedication of two teachers.
How Dolly’s Dream is expanding its reach nationally to prevent bullying
Dolly’s Dream and Variety South Australia have partnered to deliver 30 anti-bullying workshops to schools across SA.
Dark side of AI: Sinister teen tech trap warning parents must see
Experts and educators have lifted the lid on the reality of AI through our children’s eyes – and their take is frightening. See how they say you can protect your kids.
Schools forced to fork out millions as security threats grow
SA’s public schools are spending serious sums on ad hoc security arrangements as violent and dangerous risks on campus increase.
First look: Inside SA’s new $60m private school
The first stage of a new $60m private school campus will cater for students from reception to year 6, located at the new Riverlea housing development. See the images.
How to stem the mental health crisis in our classrooms
As Aussie primary schools grapple with surging rates of depression, anxiety and aggressive outbursts there’s a bold push to put this one thing back in our classrooms.
First look: Massive $25m upgrade for top private school
This Adelaide private school promises the upgrade to its campus is way more than just a building. See the plans.
Read, write, bash: Assaults and weapons surge in SA schools
Critical incidents in South Australian public schools surged in 2024, including violence, bullying and bringing weapons to campus, alarming new figures show.
‘It’s not fair’: Parent anger over transgender school sport results
Parents at a private Catholic school have voiced “anger” after a transgender student broke a number of records competing against girls at a recent sports day.
Rooftop views of city in new $34m private school campus build
The new campus of the private girls’ college will be a “vertical primary school”, with plans for a swimming pool, state-of-the art music room and rooftop playspace.
New $155m high school for Adelaide’s northern suburbs
The state government has revealed where it will build a new public high school.
Last million-dollar man standing as UniSA hits merger milestone
Just one staffer remains on the UniSA payroll – and he’s got a salary double the Prime Minister’s.
Shock data: Why students are flocking back to teaching
Teaching as a profession took a hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, but is re-emerging as a popular career choice in a trend that is tackling workforce challenges in our schools.
The one big deal that Mali can hang his hat on
Hydrogen has bombed out and the ramping crisis is definitely not fixed. But providing his federal counterparts don’t muck it up, there’s one policy the Premier can hang his hat on.
Full list: Best Australian universities for every subject
Australian universities have been ranked in a new global list. See which university performs the best in each subject.
‘Unprecedented’: Childcare sector reacts to Labor’s sweeteners
Childcare advocates have welcomed Labor’s plans to build more childcare centres for those in need and to make it easier for parents to access cheaper childcare.
Private school makes history with new early learning centre
One of regional SA’s largest private schools wants to build a new ‘reception village’ as it aims to educate toddlers right through to year 12. See the plans.
Student suspended over school fight
A student has been suspended after a fight broke out at a southern suburbs public school.
‘Kept getting sick’: Kids at risk as childcare centre forced to close
A Blair Athol family would rather send their kids to a childcare centre that let two children run onto a busy main road than their previous one. Find out why.
Sugar hit: Calls to crack down on infant and baby foods
Baby foods labelled as “healthy” by companies when they contain more sugar than a chocolate bar are being targeted by SA health leaders.
Childcare rebate: the unexpected downside
Childcare inquiries in Australia have reached ‘record-breaking’ levels since the government’s new rebate, but there is a worrying downside.
Kids footy faces call for big change after scary warning
Youngster are returning to the field too soon after head knocks, experts warn, amid new research on the frightening reality of concussions at all levels of sport.
SA’s mobile phone ban in schools – what you need to know
Get the lowdown on what the new mobile phone policy means for South Australian students and their families
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Private school mourns ‘warm, energetic’ teacher
A prominent Adelaide Catholic school is in mourning following the death of a cherished teacher whose warmth and energy touched countless lives.
Big security change for Adelaide high school after charges
School leadership has emailed parents with a change to daily operations at the campus after a man allegedly made threats to students and staff.
Private school campus closed due to major storm damage
Hundreds of children have been told not to come in this morning because storm damage had created “a significant safety risk”.
Write a letter to your favourite teachers
Thanks to Officeworks and News Corp’s Australia’s Best Teachers campaign, students can download a letter template to acknowledge their favourite teachers. HERE’S HOW
How AI is helping teachers in our schools
While students have been benefiting from using AI to enhance their learning, teachers should be using it to cut down on bloated workloads.
Multimillion-dollar learning centre for top private school
A top private primary school in Adelaide’s west has revealed plans for an innovative classroom upgrade, complete with cafe.
Teacher’s painful tattoo promise after netball glory
When Paul Baks learned only one girl at his school was playing sport, he came up with a plan. See how his small act has changed his students’ lives – and why he’s immortalised it forever.
New $70m primary and preschool for Adelaide’s northern suburbs
The premier stopped for a quick hit while revealing plans for a $70m primary and preschool in Adelaide’s north that would have space for more than 400 students.
‘My second home’: How Melb schools teach migrant mums vital skills
Since arriving in Australia after being forced to flee Iraq, Enas Hano has learnt English, computer skills and gained employment – all thanks to her kids’ Broadmeadows school.
Cultivating enthusiasm in education
It’s ‘lights, camera, action, go’ as Barmera Primary School science and digi-tech teacher Leighton Pearce takes to the classroom every day.
‘Fled with nothing’: How Vic principal is helping refugee kids
Dandenong Primary School principal Daniel Riley believes the best way to help disadvantaged families is through the education system. Here’s how he is changing lives.
Facilitating successful futures
Compass Catholic Community learning facilitator Roshanna Bull helps young South Australians find a way forward.
Why this private school girl made the switch to public education
Why this Adelaide teenager left private education to chase her dream – and the surprising reason she chose a public school.
Clever way teacher is engaging these high school students
Teacher Nathaen Moore spent five years working in luxury hotels before becoming a teacher. He uses that worldly experience to excite young minds.
How Melb robotics teacher is changing Year 10 science forever
Michelle Magalona spent more than a decade designing hi-tech computer chips before becoming a teacher – and her students are now benefiting from her real-world experience.
Teacher’s ‘innovative approach’ to supporting special needs children
Meet the South Australians teacher who has devoted her teaching life to helping those who need it the most.
Why celebrating teachers is critical to our education future
There must be a place to celebrate great teaching and schools that are making a difference to their communities, writes Professor Carolyn Evans.
Blue-chip Adelaide college remembers late headmaster
He was the headmaster of one of SA’s most elite private schools for almost two decades and is being remembered as a man with “deep integrity”.
The most crucial time to engage kids in learning
The evidence is clear and well-understood – learning begins long before the first day of school, writes Dr Edward Simons.
Male shortage: Alarming stats expose Aussie teacher problem
Education specialists say more needs to be done to address the gender imbalance in the profession, and that it would bring a raft of benefits for students. SEE STATE BY STATE BREAKDOWN
Breaking down cultural barriers
Aboriginal community education officer Danny Martin is improving literacy, numeracy and Aboriginal student engagement, with notable increases in attendance and family involvement.
‘Cosmic camps’: New ideas have students reaching for the sky
When Jen McDougall invites her students to look up at the night sky, she’s not just teaching them about stars and planets – she’s opening a door to discovery.
‘It’s a reality check’: Classroom shocks drive teacher dropout rates
Fronting a class of children for the first time can be daunting – and experts say one key change must happen to keep good teachers.
‘Reverse Fagan’: AFLW player’s path from coach to teacher
A host of AFL and AFLW coaches began their working lives as teachers. Now a former Collingwood player plans to do this “the other way round”. Hear her story.
New program to help Aussie students in need
Classrooms across the country are helping vulnerable and disadvantaged students as part of a clever initiative all Australians can help with.
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