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.
Early Education
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.
Operation Stop Tate: SA schools to take on toxic influencers
Schools across SA will undergo a curriculum restructure from early next year to counteract the toxic ideologies spread by viral internet sensation Andrew Tate.
Alternative childcare centre with keto-style diet to open in SA
A Singapore-based early childhood educator that advocates a keto-style diet and a mindset of “respect and no fear” is coming to Adelaide.
Ex-SA premier’s pitch for early years education in the NT
A former South Australian premier with a passion for childhood development has (successfully) put early years education on the NT’s election agenda.
Big shake-up of how SA’s public school funding dished out
A new framework for how and which schools receive infrastructure funding has been announced by the state government following a $250m spend promise.
Mapped: Where ‘childcare deserts’ are crippling country towns
Parents in SA waiting years for – or being refused access to – childcare, amid a postcode lottery of centres. Do you live in a daycare desert? See the map.
Kindy coming for SA three-year-olds in $715m early education reform
The state government will spend $715m over five years to drastically overhaul early childhood education in South Australia – including kindy for three-year-olds.
New schools set for key growth areas in Adelaide
Two new schools will be built to cope with booming populations in two key areas of SA.
Listed: Meet 2024’s new SA preschool directors
This year has seen a new wave of preschool directors in South Australia. Here they share their vision – and the biggest changes they’ve seen in today’s children and learning.
See the pics: New designs for beachside childcare unveiled
The centre would cater for more than 100 children with buildings to be demolished to make way for 22 car parks off a major western suburbs thoroughfare.
‘I just knew’: SA teacher follows passion to outback NT
A South Australian teacher chased her dreams across red sands and dirt roads to a tiny NT town to pursue her passion for Indigenous education.
Extra care where needed
Extending out-of-school-hours care to suit the modern family will benefit both parents and their children
Building a new workforce by degrees
Two South Australian universities are set to launch new degrees to attract more students to study early childhood education
The best start for young South Australian children
All you need to know about the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care
Childcare could cost just $10 a day: See if you will be eligible
Relief is on the way for Aussie parents with changes planned to childcare fees and paid parental leave. See how they affect you.
SA’s cheapest childcare revealed: How does yours compare?
Childcare fees across South Australia vary by more than $31 a day depending where you live, new analysis reveals. See the fee breakdown here.
Revealed: Shock hidden price of being accepted to SA’s elite schools
Families are forking out thousands of dollars to secure a spot at some of Adelaide’s top schools, with no guarantee students will ever step foot in the classroom.
New OSHC course to see carers paid more – but there’s a catch
A new TAFE course in outside school hours care is being introduced that should lead to carers getting paid more – however it won’t be compulsory.
Voting closed: SA’s cutest kindy kid winner revealed soon
From blindness to genetic disorders, meet some of South Australia’s kids who’ve been overcoming the odds since birth. Voting has now closed and the state’s cutest kindy kid will be announced soon.
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.
Report card revealed: 4000+ students suspended in one term
The number of students suspended from SA public schools is rising. Among them is Zak Lawrence who was kicked out of class six times in a matter of months.
‘Sellicks is over’: Childcare centre plan divides town
A proposed childcare facility in Sellicks Beach has been met with mixed reactions with one local saying their town was “over”. See the plans.
System shake-up: SA three year olds to start Kindy
School’s in for SA’s three year olds, with the state government releasing its road map for offering each a place in preschool from 2026.
‘Can’t build fast enough’: Three new Catholic schools on way
New schools in the south and north and bigger campuses at five existing locations are among an ambitious five-year plan by South Australia’s Catholic education bosses.
What happens if there’s a Covid case in your boarding school?
A Covid case at boarding school could see students facing rolling periods of being sent home or being locked in their rooms. Private schools are calling on SA Health for a better system.
Class of 2022: Meet SA’s new school bosses
Principals are crucial to what makes the best schools tick. And SA has lots of new ones. Get to know them in this roundup of the SA’s latest crop of school bosses.
Hundreds of teachers already sidelined by Covid
Hundreds of teaching staff have already been sidelined by Covid just days after school term started – and a push to kick unmasked students out of class has been rejected.
$33m tech splash for struggling kids and teachers
The state government says low income families can expect it to deliver millions of dollars worth of devices and internet connections in “digital guarantee”.
Dozens of schools, childcare centres still have no RATs
About 50 schools or childcare sites are still awaiting their rapid antigen tests as South Australian children head back to school today.
SA’s back-to-school plan: All the details for parents and teachers
Classes will continue for “close contact” teachers and students, while many primary schoolers will be expected to wear masks. We explain all the back-to-school changes here.
Sad Covid side effect hitting Aussie kids
Young Aussie kids are losing basic skills. But experts say it’s not too late to help them get back on track.
Rules, games, making friends: Tips for a top reception start
There’s plenty parents can do to prepare their kids for school – but that doesn’t include doing their homework for them. Read our guide to help kids start reception.
Which SA kids will start the school year at home?
With Omicron set to peak in late January, only some year levels will start school with face-to-face learning. Find out which children will start the year at home.
‘You’re kidding me’: Mali slams uncertainty on schools’ return
Families won’t be told whether children will be going back to school until the third week of January, the Education Minister says. But the Opposition says that’s not good enough.
Learning portal to get parents more involved in kids’ schooling
Parents will be able to check on their children’s progress at school and get tips on how to help them learn at home, under a new state government strategy.
All SA families will be offered kindy for 15 hours a week
SA has signed up for federal funding to support kids at preschool, although conditions on the deal are yet to be finalised.
Revealed: SA’s best and worst suburbs for childcare
Australia’s 16,552 child care services have been rated on quality and value. See list of best and worst in SA.
New childcare centre for in-demand Hills area
More than 120 new childcare places will be created in one of the Hills’ most in-demand areas. See the plans.
Teachers appeal jab rule
Dozens of education workers have appealed to their unions for help challenging their vax rules.
Grand childcare plan for landmark Norwood mansion
It’s already been rejected once but a contentious plan to turn this iconic century-old Norwood villa into a childcare centre is back on the table.
Read our results: SA schools ‘years ahead of other states’
It all starts with words – and what makes a word. And SA is smashing it so well that other states want to copy us.
Revealed: SA private schools with more funding than public schools
Some SA private schools are getting thousands of dollars more government funding than some public schools, new data shows. Explore the table.
Listed: Top 10 SA suburbs desperate for childcare
Demand for daycare has surged as childcare staff vacancies hit a record high. See the full list of South Australia’s suburbs most impacted.
Is your kid’s teacher one of the best of the year?
The 2021 SA Teacher of the Year awards have been announced – see the entire list here of all the winners.
‘Worst I’ve ever seen it’: Crisis facing SA’s childcare industry
Constant TAFE cuts make it nearly impossible for childcare centres to find qualified staff – and operators are seriously worried.
What does childcare cost in your area?
New data has revealed where the cheapest – and most expensive – childcare centres are in South Australia. Search your area here.
It’s the look – new schools show their colours
Thousands of students will have a new school to go to next year. Here’s what they’ll be wearing.
Principal announces he’ll leave elite Adelaide school
He’s led one of SA’s most prominent private schools since 2015, but family ties are calling Scotch College’s principal home from the “village” on the hillside.
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