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Professors in the making
Events and initiatives Public school life

29 August 2024

West Australian school students with aspirations to become the next generation of medical professionals had the rare and inspiring opportunity this week to hear from the 2024 Australians of the Year.

04 September 2024

The AFL footy finals start this Thursday night, but a Pinjarra high school teacher is already celebrating victory, with a chance for more to come.

06 September 2024

A network of schools located in the Pilbara celebrated its dedicated educators and staff at the annual Karratha Education Network Excellence (KENEx) Awards.

12 September 2024

Geraldton Schools Combined Band can put Sydney Opera House on their performance resume after showcasing their exceptional talent at the Australian International Music Festival in Sydney.

Awesome foursome named 2024 Little Telethon Stars
Events and initiatives In the news

30 September 2024

When Nate, Nazeem, Florence, and Charlee were announced as this year’s Little Telethon Stars, they couldn’t contain their excitement and cheer.

Schools on the move
Events and initiatives

04 December 2024

Three Western Australian schools held their inaugural School Open Streets events, closing off local streets to traffic for a day of fun community activities.

05 December 2024

Melville Senior High School has unveiled its new $9.8 million state-of-the-art sports hall and STEM classrooms.

Public school students win top education honour
In the news Reward and recognition

18 December 2024

Two outstanding public school graduates — one set on joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the other who hopes to pursue studies in mathematics — have been named best in the state after taking home Western Australia’s peak education award.

Calista on another level
Reward and recognition

17 December 2024

Calista Primary School won this year’s FUSE Cup, claiming winning back-to-back titles.

Schooling the Paris 2024 Olympics
In the news Reward and recognition

14 August 2024

The Paris Olympic Games have come and gone, but the performances of former public school students are still being celebrated across Western Australia.

13 December 2024

The latest cohort of exceptional students have been selected to join the Western Australia Student Council.

13 December 2024

An Indonesian language teacher who educates isolated students across the state has taken out a top award.

06 January 2025

Three Year 6 students from Harrisdale Primary School are making waves with an innovative podcast.

Chief Psych recognised for career of significance
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

09 January 2024

Recently retired Chris Gostelow has been recognised by the Australian Psychological Society for the impact he made in psychology over his 39-year career with the Department.

On the Wright track
Reward and recognition

29 April 2024

Connor Wright, a Year 11 student from Bunbury High School, has already established himself as a biking champion, but there is no sign of a brake in his career anytime soon.

14 May 2024

A creative arts initiative is helping teach students about a vulnerable cockatoo.

New life for old photos
Public school life

21 May 2024

Students at Comet Bay have been bringing the past back to life, demonstrating their art and technology skills by adding colour to black and white WWI photos.

24 January 2024

Starting high school means big changes for your child. Help your child transition to high school with these tips.

26 February 2024

Across WA, 65 new school psychologists have been welcomed to start 2024, set to support schools to enhance student wellbeing, engagement and achievement.

29 February 2024

A South West primary school has been recognised for its outstanding language students with top placings in a national language competition.

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