The Department for Education has announced that the last-ever group of Year 7s to graduate from primary school have started their final term this year.
Marking the major milestone, Minister for Education, John Gardner said Term 4 would mark the end of primary school for a double cohort of public school students, with Year 6s and 7s both graduating this year.
Mr Gardner said high schools were hosting transition visits this term to help students become acquainted with the new environment.
“Primary schools are putting the final touches on their graduation plans to ensure both Year 6s and 7s get a fitting send off and the necessary recognition of this important milestone in their lives,” he said.
Mr Gardner said building completion dates for Aldinga Payinthi College, Riverbanks College B-12 and Whyalla Secondary College were also all coming up in Term 4, well ahead of the first intake of students in 2022.
He said construction of Goolwa Secondary College was expected to be complete by Christmas.
“Local families are rightly excited about the delivery of the schools which will provide outstanding learning environments for generations to come,” he said.
“I’m looking forward to seeing these spaces comes to life with the first intake of students who I’m sure will be thrilled to learn in the state-of-the-art facilities.”
The Minister also wished Year 12 students preparing for their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) this term the best of luck.
“It is a big time of year for our senior students and I want to wish them all the best of luck as they approach their final exams,” Mr Gardner said.