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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.
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.