Kids’ ocean swimming ban overturned after fierce backlash
School swimming lessons in the sea are back on after the Education Department reversed a snap ban prompted by a spate of shark attacks.
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Epic exam fail: Parent speaks out on unfair tech glitch
A private school parent has spoken out after several students were left in the lurch by a technical failure during a Year 12 exam that left them unable to answer a vital question.
Teachers union boss gets an F in brutal Penbo clash
The head of the teachers union has been branded Andrew “Own Gohl” in a heated radio interview over the impact of another strike on Year 12 students. Listen to the audio.
Caffeine crackdown: Blitz on illegal drinks targeting teens
An SA Health blitz on heavily caffeinated drinks found one with nearly double the amount of caffeine allowed – or three shots of coffee.
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Future of Adelaide Botanic High’s $98m expansion on the agenda
The next step in the future of Adelaide Botanic High’s multimillion-dollar redevelopment will be discussed in a council meeting tonight.
‘Everyone deserves a blanket’: Schools unite to support homeless
Inner-city schools are banding together to join The Sunday Mail’s Blanket Appeal, in aid of those most vulnerable this winter. Here’s what they’re doing – and how you can donate.
Inside this Adelaide high school’s $14m transformation
A high school in Adelaide’s south has undergone a multimillion-dollar upgrade – putting its students on centre stage. See the new-look school here.
Full list: 80 private schools put a freeze on fees
Families struggling to pay fees at these private schools have been given some peace of mind as it’s announced there’ll be no hikes coming. See the list of schools.
The school that doesn’t want to let its students go
This primary school has students improving on every measure and now its leaders want to keep up the good work – right through high school.
School hubs program failing to boost child vax rates
SA’s sluggish paediatric Covid-19 vaccination program is failing to significantly boost rates of children being jabbed, sparking a new plea for parents to protect their kids.
New principal for esteemed all-girls school announced
The “passionate advocate for girls’ education” will move from Mt Barker to take the reins at Mary MacKillop College in January 2023.
Mobile phone ban won’t fix high school social media bullying crisis
Days after Golden Grove students were targeted in vile TikTok videos, leading educators say a planned ban on mobile phones won’t stop kids behaving badly. Do you agree? Take our poll.
Confirmed: Guards sent in to tackle school violence, threats
The South Australian government has confirmed “static guards” have been sent into multiple public schools – but only one has been revealed.
Education Minister makes demand over shocking TikTok videos
The SA Government has taken aim at the social media platform responsible as more schools are embroiled in a nasty social media trend shaming young teens.
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