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Milingimbi students gain valuable retail skills
Students at Milingimbi School have taken meaningful steps toward real employment, with a recent cohort successfully completing their Certificate I in Retail Services.
Our Territory schools were enriched with culture as students and teachers celebrated Harmony Week 2026.
Nganmarriyanga School students keep swimming program afloat despite NT floods
Students from Nganmarriyanga School are finally getting the chance to learn swimming and water safety skills after weather and road conditions prevented their planned program from going ahead in 2025.
Updates during emergency events
During emergency events, families and communities can stay informed on updates to school operations through the Northern Territory Department of Education and Training Facebook page.
Katherine schools reopen Monday 16 March 2026
Following safety assessments and ongoing recovery efforts, the Department of Education and Training is pleased to advise that all government schools in Katherine reopened on Monday 16 March 2026.
Pop‑up schools to support the Katherine community open today
The Northern Territory Government is supporting the Katherine community to bounce back after the recent flooding event by establishing three temporary pop-up schools that open today, Wednesday 11 March 2026.
RATE program growing local leadership
A group of 16 Aboriginal educator employees from across the Northern Territory recently took part in a First Nations Introduction to University workshop at Charles Darwin University.
Exit Art competition showcasing Territory talent
On Friday 13 February 2026 we celebrated 59 of the Territory’s most talented high school artists, recognising their creativity at the Exit Art awards ceremony.
Skilling Pathways Grant rounds for 2026 now open
The Skilling Pathways Grant supports the Northern Territory Government’s commitment to rebuilding the economy and strengthening the Territory lifestyle by funding initiatives that help Territorians develop the skills they need to secure employment.
Celebrating Territory students at annual NTBOS Awards
Top‑scoring students from across the Northern Territory were recently recognised for their outstanding achievements in the 2025 school year at the Northern Territory Board of Studies (NTBoS) Awards, celebrated in both Darwin and Alice Springs.