Australian Science and Maths School formal
Check out all the fun from the Australian Science and Maths School formal at the InterContinental on Saturday night.
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Countdown to SA-first ‘space camp’ now that sky’s no limit
It’s an alien concept to most Aussie students but the dawn of SA’s space age has already opened a new frontier for these lucky Adelaide youngsters.
In pictures: Trinity College school formal
Trinity College students have celebrated the looming end of school life, attending their formal at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Saturday night.
In pictures: SEDA College school formal
Check out all the glamour from the SEDA College school formal at the Stamford Grand last Wednesday night.
Can you name this great South Australian?
You definitely recognise his face but you would not be alone if you failed to name this extraordinary Ngarrindjeri man or his historic achievements.
Top private school principal emerges out of Wilderness
After 16 years heading one of SA’s highest-achieving schools and being a major voice in education policy, Wilderness School principal Jane Danvers is moving east.
Persistence pays off as PAC wins $2.3m parklands fight
Prince Alfred College’s years-long push to rebuild its old collegians’ football club on the parklands is finally about to be approved.
Where the next high school could go
The new Rostrevor high school won’t be enough, the Treasurer says. While education bosses are cautious, he’s highlighted several spots.
Consent crisis: Violent sex ‘out of control’ as porn warps teens
SA’s Education Department has ordered an immediate curriculum overhaul after experts warned online pornography is warping kids’ concepts of sex and consent.
$84m for new superschool, $215m bailout for TAFE
The state budget has $84m for a new 1200-student high school in Adelaide’s east and building upgrades – and a $215m rescue package for TAFE.
In pictures: Blackfriars Priory School formal
Year 12 students from Blackfriars Priory stepped out in style for their annual school formal at the Donato Reception Centre on Friday night.
Sneak peek inside Adelaide’s $1.3bn school renovations
More than a billion dollars has been allocated to schools around the state for much needed works, including three major Adelaide campuses. See the designs.
Building and bus money for schools
Seven schools will share in a state government spend of $42m – while a further $17m on buses will ease the year 7 high school transition. Here’s the list.
New $50m Catholic campus to be built in SA
Catholic Education SA will set up its first purpose-built stand-alone campus for year 11 and 12, to cater for up to 800 students.
Eynesbury Senior College to close
Adelaide CBD school Eynesbury Senior College will shut its doors at the end of the year.
In Pictures: Unley High School formal
Unley High Year 12 students marked their 2021 High School Formal at the InterContinental on Friday night. See all the glamour from the red carpet.
TikTok block! Mitcham Girls bans online posts of school uniform
Mitcham Girls High has banned its students from posting online photos and videos of themselves in school uniforms after some questionable social media content.
Kids tell adults, teachers how to get real on sex ed
Young South Australians say sex education is seriously failing to make the grade. And now they’ve had a chance to declare what they want changed.
Adelaide High students walk out to protest school sexism
Adelaide High students have walked out of class to protest sexist behaviour at their school – including claims nude pictures of a girl were being sold for $5 a text.
In pictures: St George school formal
St George Year 12 students marked their 2021 High School Formal at the Hilton on Friday night. See all the glamour from the red carpet.
More teachers and school staff in the bad books
The tables have been turned on SA teachers as its revealed how many got in trouble – or copped complaints – over the past year.
Kids wake up to universal truth in Dreamtime stories
Interest and pride in Aboriginal history and culture explodes when young Aussies hear Dreamtime stories, says Ngarrindjeri businessman David Mallett.
Mum’s plea as students call for change on climate
Thousands of Adelaide students have today marched against climate change – including the mother of a young cyclist killed fighting for the environment. See the pictures.
Catholic schools offer free Reception start
Most of SA’s Catholic schools will drop the $1300 fee for families with kids starting Reception later this year. And there’s no catch.
Prestigious college’s headmaster calls time
Bradley Fenner has advocated the benefits of a single-sex education for boys over the past decade, but will now hand over the reins at Prince Alfred College.
Shock salaries reveal women paid less than men in first job
Bosses have been branded “unfair” for paying young women less than men in their first job, with a boys’ club bonus. See how your salary compares.
SA’s universities ranked: Which help students land a job?
Which degree is more likely to get you a job – one from a regional university or a prestigious “sandstone’’ institution? See the results from a major new study.
The sister under the stairs – school fixes 129-year-old injustice
One of Adelaide’s most prestigious schools is correcting a 129-year-old injustice and acknowledging the work of a founding pioneer airbrushed from history.
Double history made in SA’s Year 12 exam
This year’s SACE history exam will make a little of its own, becoming the first time in Australia students watch a video.
School of hard knocks: What worries smart girls most
A global study of teenagers, including 14,000 Australian students, has revealed some remarkable differences between boys and girls.
Year 12 exam survival guide: How not to buckle under pressure
Year 12 students in 2020 have braved a final year like few others in Australian history, but while they’re being lauded for their resilience, they also need help as the pressure peaks. As exams loom, here’s how to get through a stressful time. SEE THE TIPS
Private schools using taxpayers’ millions for flash facilities
Posh private schools are using taxpayer funds for fencing pistes, orchestra pits and swimming pools as state schools struggle to pay for airconditioning, a teachers’ union claims.
Schools merge in shipbuild heartland
The shipbuilding workforce of the future needs students to be in the pipeline as early as possible. That’s one of the aims of two schools joining together.
PM ‘heartbroken’ as SA kids trapped by COVID
Scott Morrison today slammed “heartbreaking’’ border closures that have stranded children from all over South Australia in boarding schools away from their families.
Catholic schools to slash fees by hundreds a year
Fees for Catholic parish primary schools will be cut by hundreds of dollars to help families struggling during the economic downturn. And cuts to secondary schools are coming too.
‘It can’t happen’: Stevens on concerts at Schoolies
All Schoolies tickets will be refunded if the event is cancelled this year, organisers say, after Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said concerts “just simply can’t happen” at the festival.
Three more schools getting multimillion-dollar upgrades
Playford International College is getting a $15 million upgrade as it prepares for an influx of hundreds more students, while two regional schools are also slated for a major overhaul.
Aiding the aged has never been more crucial
SAHMRI researchers improving the lives of aged care residents feature in the 2020 Tall Poppies of SA Science. See the full list of award winners.
1000 teachers to be recruited for Year 7 move
It’s not just the students who’ll be making the jump to high school when year 7 moves up. There’ll be jobs for 1000 teachers too.
Single-sex vs co-ed: Which best suits modern kids?
There are just six all-boys schools remaining in SA – and one has just announced it will switch to co-ed. Do single-sex schools still have a place in 2020? Our state’s top educators have their say.
Student jobs to count for Year 12
Work at Maccas after school? Volunteer for the RSPCA? Captain the netball team? You may have skills a uni or employer wants to know about more than whether you passed ancient studies. Soon your Year 12 certificate will show what you’re really worth.
SA’s best-performing country schools for NAPLAN
Which regional SA schools perform best in NAPLAN results? Some are larger schools, with 800 students – but others are much, much smaller. SEARCH THE LIST
Top SA high schools for NAPLAN
The shift for Year 7s into high school will make it easier for teachers to use NAPLAN to help their students progress, principals say. See how SA’s high schools fared in Year 9 results.
SA’s first fee-free Catholic school
A school that aims to help youth struggling with mainstream education will be built in Adelaide. And for students, it would be free.
New era to begin for boys’ college
From 2022, St Paul’s College will welcome girls – an overwhelmingly supported change after 60 years, to prepare their students for the world beyond school.
SA’s best-performing Catholic and Independent schools
Nestled in historic Clare, Catholic school St Joseph’s has delivered exceptional NAPLAN results. Search our easy to navigate database to see every SA school’s results.
NAPLAN tables: SA schools that get an A for improvement
SA’s education chief says sustained improvement is more important than raw NAPLAN scores, so we’re celebrating nine schools with a strong trajectory of growth. Explore our searchable database to see how your school compares.
How every SA school performed in NAPLAN
How does your child’s school perform in NAPLAN tests? Explore our searchable database for every SA school’s results for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 – and see which schools come top of the class.
Vic firm given SA schools contract without a tender
A Victorian firm was given an exclusive contract to oversee $50 million in upgrades to 12 SA schools – now our Master Builders want to know why local companies weren’t even considered.
Search our fixtures list as school sport returns
Schoolkids can get off the couch and into the park – sport is back! See who’s playing and where in our searchable calendar of public school sport events for the next six months.
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