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Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.

Best-ever result for Year 4 students in TIMSS Maths and Science study

10 December 2024

An international report detailing student performance in maths and science has found South Australian Year 4 students continue to improve – despite concerns about disrupted learning due to COVID.

Cost of living support for country students

5 December 2024

Financial support to help Year 7 country students go on camps and excursions with their classmates has been announced.

Phonics check shows most students on track

29 November 2024

Screening of Year 1 students in South Australia’s public schools in 2024 has shown 7 out of every 10 students either have appropriate or above average phonics skills for their age – meaning their literacy skills are on track.

Better protection against abusive parents at schools

28 November 2024

Legislation to give schools greater powers to manage violent and abusive parents has been introduced in State Parliament.

Kicking off a new partnership between footy and schools

25 November 2024

The South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and State Government have formally agreed to a new partnership which aims to boost participation in Aussie rules and promote health and wellbeing for a new generation of young South Australians through our school communities.

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