Watch live tonight: SA’s top 29 rising sport stars honoured
The countdown is on for the annual celebration of South Australia’s student sport talents. Meet the young guns in the running and watch the awards live from 7pm.
South Australia Education
Parents choosing to chauffeur their Schoolies to keep them safe
Last year’s Schoolies tragedy has more parents choosing to chauffeur their children to and from the celebrations – as organisers confirm no extra buses to be added to the free service.
SA Schoolies alert for ‘ecstasy’ pills laced with drug deadlier than heroin
Experts have sounded the alarm about pills potentially being sold as “organic ecstasy” or just “MDMA” at Schoolies next week that actually contain the fatal opioid nitazene.
Search the list: SA’s naughtiest public schools revealed
The number of SA public school students being ejected from class has dropped for the first time in years despite massive spikes at some schools. See where yours ranks.
Search the list: SA’s naughtiest public schools revealed
The number of SA public school students being ejected from class has dropped for the first time in years despite massive spikes at some schools. See where yours ranks.
Motion denied: Bullying allegations unheard at branch meeting
A teachers’ union accused of bullying and intimidation at its headquarters have voted against the issues to be raised at a meeting.
CBD buildings could help student bed shortage after uni merger
A leading Adelaide businessman says the adaptive reuse of vacant city buildings could help ease a significant student bed shortage expected after the Adelaide University merger.
Basic message I need Aussie teachers to get right now
Australians have a lot to say about teachers. You’d think we’d say this more though, writes Rebecca Whitfield-Baker.
SA’s $4 billion contract failing schools at ‘alarming rate’
The Education Minister has blasted a $4b South Australian contract claiming many schools he visits ’almost always’ raise the issue.
More than 100 private schools score millions in govt grants
The state government will contribute about $13m to infrastructure upgrades at private schools. See if your school is on the list of more than 100 schools.
‘Brink of death’: Student hit in hammer throw accident defying odds
A Christian Brothers College student fighting for life after being struck on the head during hammer throw practice has taken an important step towards making a remarkable recovery.
School worker acquitted – but actions deemed ‘deeply troubling’
A former Cedar College employee has been found not guilty of indecently assaulting teenage students – but a magistrate described his conduct as “completely inappropriate”.
Teacher trauma: $169m compensation for stressed, injured educators
A primary school teacher awarded almost $1m for a mental health claim is among the thousands of educators receiving injury payouts. Search the interactive table.
PM throws struggling students a pre-election bone on HELP debt
Graduates will not have to pay their student loans back until they earn $67,000 as Anthony Albanese nominates study debt as a key election battleground.
Adelaide Uni abortion academic lashed over ‘Baby Killers’ list
The law professor is facing demands to delete a social media post that included a slideshow of seven high-profile women she’s labelled a “Baby Killers Club”.
Meet the Adelaide Uni professor who tried to roll back abortion law
One of the key architects of SA abortion reform legislation, which was defeated in a dramatic vote overnight, explains her journey with the issue and when she stopped being pro-choice.
Masters of the uni merge: Top Adelaide, UniSA chiefs’ new jobs unveiled
Top staff at both the University of Adelaide and UniSA have been named to the leadership team ahead of the two institutions completing their merger. See the list.
And the cutest kindy kid for 2024 is …
Adelaide’s mini Taylor Swift, or Willow as she is known at home, has been named SA’s cutest kindy kid. But she’s not the only youngster who deserves a shoutout.
Huge western suburbs site snapped up for new school
The Catholic Archdiocese has acquired a 4.2ha site near the River Torrens for nearly $20m to expand its educational offerings in the west.
Giving South Australian children the best start in life
The State Government has introduced new early childhood development reforms to give every child their best start.
99 kids, 16 jobs: Plans revealed for massive new childcare centre
A prominent childcare operator is proposing a new Adelaide site, showcasing a building divided into six “activity areas”. See the designs.
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
More Education News
Seventy five per cent boys in one subject: Gender inequity hits SACE
In some year 12 exams there are three times as many male students as female – or vice versa. See the list.
Teachers’ union bullying bombshell leaves staff in mental distress
The teachers’ union stands accused by a fellow union of shocking bullying at its headquarters, with staff allegedly left in tears, vomiting and suffering mental health issues.
SA’s future leaders: Meet the school captains of 2025
The South Australian teens set to lead the class of 2025 have been revealed with 50+ sharing why they wanted the role and what they plan to do with it.
Huge tree branch falls on school bus
A massive gum tree branch has dropped on a school bus in the southern suburbs. See the pictures.
Grant Stevens ‘really pleased’ as heartfelt new gig revealed
SA’s Police Commissioner has accepted a new role at an organisation that will forever be linked to the tragic death of his son Charlie.
The curly biology questions that had these country kids baffled
Today’s biology exam marks an end to school for this group of country students who’ve been boarding in Adelaide. They share its most perplexing problems.
‘I only answered half of it’: Exam question stumps SACE accounting students
With the pressure piling on, Year 12 students were scrambling to complete the last, and most difficult, question of the 2024 SACE accounting exam. Find out what question had them scratching their heads.
The exam questions which would stump Big Bang Theory brainiacs
It’s a tough exam – complicated by a statewide glitch – but these year 12 students are still smiling. Here they share the highs and lows of the 2024 SACE chemistry exam.
SACE exam interrupted as error detected in chemistry test
Students had to pause their exam this morning while invigilators explained the error. See the question.
‘A bit twisted’: SACE kids baffled by maths exam question
About 3000 students from around the state have undertaken the mathematical methods exam with some students left scratching their heads over one question.
All the SACE exam controversies listed
As about 12,500 students start their year 12 SACE exams this week, we look back on all the times the final tests didn’t quite go to plan.
Revealed: How Adelaide’s top school principals fared in year 12
Hay baling, policing, selling insurance and coaching sport – these are just some of the jobs our top school leaders took up when they left school. Read how they scored in year 12.
Last chance to vote: Help us find SA’s best junior coach
Coaches are the lifeblood of after school and weekend sport and time is running out to vote for who you want to win the title. Meet the 10 leading the competition.
Goers: Suck it up, kids. Your SACE is a cakewalk next to this
Could today’s softer generation and their more tortured parents cope with what we had to, writes Peter Goers.
Albo announces relief for Aussies saddled with crippling student debt
Younger Australians are in the Prime Minister’s sights as he pulls the trigger on election campaigning in Adelaide.
SA’s top public school teachers named
A principal whose leadership led to increased attendance and fewer behavioural issues is among SA’s top public educators. See the list of award winners.
Private school unveils multimillion-dollar gym development
A longstanding Adelaide private school has revealed plans for a huge two-court gym development that includes specialised sports learning areas. See the plans.
Bashed Adelaide schoolboy told to play with his bully
The parents of a young teen left concussed and with PTSD after a shocking attack by a fellow student are outraged by the school telling the boy he had to “make friends” with the attacker.
Former Port CEO to retire after a decade leading SA private school
Despite a successful career in South Australian football, this Adelaide private school principal has always wanted to work in education. Now after four decades, he is set to retire.
Horrifying pram plunge seriously injures baby girl
A young child has been rushed to hospital after a terrifying pram fall on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Is this a record? Adelaide college’s uncanny SACE double take
There are about 12,500 students starting their exams in SA this week. But for these five families the experience will be twice as testing.
The millionaire who only does business meetings in Crocs
He finished school without an ATAR, ran away to Byron Bay to escape his problems, failed Accounting 101 and now this businessman’s brainchild is worth $10m.
‘Deeply honoured’ Gillard books historic spot in Adelaide landmark
Australia’s first female Prime Minister’s legacy will be celebrated in a major new addition to one of Adelaide’s most august institutions.
‘Miracle’: Family of teen boy hit with hammer share recovery update
The family of a 13-year-old boy who was hit by a flying hammer, have shared a heartwarming update about his recovery.
Dangerous muck-up antics leave year 12 celebrations high and dry
A leader at an Adelaide Hills high school sent a warning to senior students after four year 12s were caught climbing buildings over the weekend.
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