Read all about events, achievements and new initiatives within the department and our schools and preschools on this page. Also see media releases.
Kicking off a new partnership between footy and schools
25 November 2024The 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.
Record number of school students meeting the Premier’s be active Challenge
22 November 2024The Premier’s be active Challenge has had its most successful year since 2015, with the highest number of completions and a new record for school involvement.
Page-turner of a challenge
21 November 2024Millions of pages have been turned and countless words have been read. Now schools across the state are celebrating their achievements in the Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Students awarded Premier’s ANZAC Spirit School Prize for celebrating the ANZAC spirit
20 November 2024The 2024 Premier’s ANZAC Spirit School Prize has been awarded to 19 Year 9 and 10 students from across South Australia who will be invited to join a 12-day study tour to Vietnam in April 2025 coinciding with ANZAC Day.
Muriel Matters Awards recognise secondary students’ contributions at school
18 November 2024A ceremony was held at Parliament House to recognise 76 secondary school students from across South Australia for their contribution made to their school through accessing democratic processes.
