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.
Early Education
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.
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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.
$330k education price tag: How much private school really costs
Weighing up private or public education? We’ve done the maths, see how much 13 years at Adelaide’s most elite schools will set you back.
Hands-on’: How kids are learning about bush tucker
From bush tucker to thriving desert vegetable gardens, the Woolworths Junior Landcare grants are boosting kids’ environmental learning in some unexpected ways.
From ink wells to iPads: 50 years of inspiring SA students
When Anita Hudd started teaching there were still chalk boards and desks with ink wells. Five decades later she reflects on how school has changed – and the one thing that’s stayed the same.
Mid-year intake restored for preschools – but will there be enough staff?
Mid-year intakes for government preschools have returned for children born between May 1 and October 31 – but it’s sparked concerns about finding enough qualified workers.
Bizarre reason SA childcare centre forced to close down
As SA parents struggle to find childcare centre spaces read the weird reason this one is shutting down, leaving desperate mums and dads just three weeks to find care for their kids.
‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Shock childcare incidents uncovered
Hundreds of shocking incidents have been uncovered at childcare centres in our state over the past year, including a sharp increase in kids being left behind on school excursions or escaping.
‘10,000 staff’: Proof childcare crisis has hit SA
Families are being frozen out of childcare centres as severe staff shortages hit the industry hard.
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