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Government of South Australia - Department of State Development

    School Pathways Program: Ceduna Area School's story

    In 2025, Ceduna Area School hosted two major initiatives under the Schools Pathways Program designed to inspire students across regional South Australia and highlight pathways for Aboriginal students into the defence industry and broader STEM careers.

    The first initiative, the STEM and Defence Industry Immersion Day, brought together more than 120 students from Years 8 to 12. Industry partners delivered hands-on workshops, interactive demonstrations and career-focused discussions. Students gained first-hand insights into the skills, study options and pathways available in STEM and the defence industry.

    This initiative purposely addressed areas of interest for First Nations peoples. Students explored how a culturally responsive approach can support the integration of identity and cultural connection with modern career exploration.

    The school also hosted the Cyber Escape Experience, a mobile escape room designed to simulate real-world cybersecurity scenarios. Teams of Years 8 to 11 students worked together to solve cyber-themed puzzles and complete interactive missions, building digital literacy, teamwork and critical thinking skills.

    Both initiatives highlighted the growing importance of STEM and cyber skills while promoting diverse education and training pathways.

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