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Alice Springs School of the Air celebrates 75 years of outback education
The Alice Springs School of the Air (ASSOA) celebrated its extraordinary 75th anniversary milestone in Term 2 2026, marking more than 7 decades of learning.
From whip cracking champion to Katherine High School police officer
Before building connections with students as Katherine High School’s School-based Police Officer, Senior Constable Tanith Blair was mastering whip cracking and winning national titles! A skill she learnt growing up on a 2,000-acre Angus cattle farm in Whorouly, northeast Victoria.
Nominations open for 2026 NT Education and Care Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Northern Territory (NT) Education and Care Awards, recognising outstanding educators, services and programs across the NT.
World Teachers’ Day – NT Excellence Awards 2026
Nominations now open for the World Teachers’ Day – NT Excellence Awards 2026.
Get your nominations in for the 2026 NT Training Awards
Nominations extended till Thursday 21 May 2026.Nominate nowThese annual awards are designed to celebrate the Northern Territory’s (NT) best in Vocational Education and Training (VET).
Secondary Reform milestone with new Alice Springs high school named
Following consultation with students, parents and school staff, we are pleased to announce the new Red Centre high school will be named Alice Springs College.
Introducing the 2026 NT Government Young Aboriginal Educator winner
Congratulations to Milikapiti School’s Elise Thornthwaite who was announced the winner of the 2026 Northern Territory Government Young Aboriginal Educator Award.
Hector gives thumbs up for new kiss and go
Driver Primary School’s new kiss and go area got the thumbs up from Hector the Road Safety Cat on day one of the new term.
Nakara Primary School students rocking their sun smart uniforms in Term 2
Following collaborative efforts between the school community, council, student voice team and staff, Nakara Primary School introduced a new sun smart uniform option earlier this year.
Couch races promoting awareness of youth homelessness
Our Student Attendance and Engagement Programs and Services (SAEPS) team joined some of our Darwin schools and hundreds of Territorians Wednesday 15 April 2026 for the annual Couch Surfing for Youth Homelessness Matters Day.









