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31 January 2024

While the first day of high school can be daunting, six sets of twins at Kelmscott Senior High School had someone to share the journey with.

02 February 2024

A secondary school has established a bike repair station to promote active lifestyles among the school community and their neighbours.

05 February 2024

West Leederville Primary School students have brightened up a local park with their artistic talents.

19 February 2024

Two WA top-performing Aboriginal public school graduates have been named recipients of the 2023 Rob Riley Memorial Prize.

01 March 2024

As a teacher in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, Donna Buckley’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional education has propelled her into the spotlight as a finalist for the Women of Achievement Award.

08 March 2024

Lee Musumeci, Principal of Challis Community Primary School, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Curtin University.  

14 March 2024

Patricia Konigsberg is a linguist and educator and is a leading advocate for two-way learning.

20 March 2024

Girls from Oz promises to provide programs that are designed to engage and inspire females living in some of the most remote at-risk communities in Australia.

27 March 2024

Lathlain Primary School’s Bike Bus is no regular bus.

03 April 2024

A $75,000 grant is allowing 13 WA public schools to come together and share their interest and love for robotics.

08 April 2024

Ranford Primary School recently unveiled its latest playground addition – a new shade structure.  

18 March 2024

A Fremantle program coordinator, focussed on achieving stronger academic outcomes for disengaged students, has been awarded the Department’s 2024 Women of Achievement Award.

07 June 2024

Students at a Great Southern primary school are taking a hands-on approach to learning more about the local environment.

10 June 2024

An Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) from a remote Kimberley school has received a Public Service Medal for being a system-wide voice and advocate for Ngarinyin culture.

26 June 2024

A football excursion to Meekatharra has ignited excitement and community spirit.

27 June 2024

Rostrata Primary School students and families have dug deep into their wallets and donated winter items to people in need.

28 June 2024

The extraordinary talent of young musicians was on display at the annual Opus concert where audience members were treated to a night of creativity and joy.

28 June 2024

A new category has been added to the Education Awards for 2024 that will allow incredible work and achievements in the wellbeing and learning area to be recognised.

01 July 2024

A student Environment Action Team has taken to the beach in Broome to clean up marine litter with the aim of protecting the ocean.

01 July 2024

A class of innovative Year 12 students have showcased their creativity and craftsmanship by building desk lamps out of recycled wood.

09 July 2024

Award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher, Jill Ansell, has been named a finalist for the Archibald Prize for the second year in a row.

23 July 2024

Since 2008, the WA Education Awards has been a highlight of the education calendar.

12 August 2024

Condingup Primary School is one of dozens of schools across Western Australia that are benefiting from a generous $113,000 in grants aimed at encouraging waste management initiatives.

13 August 2024

More than 130 schools will participate in Scitech’s first virtual excursions during this year’s National Science Week to celebrate and learn about this year’s theme: Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability.

21 August 2024

Ashdale Secondary College already offers a terrific science-based specialist program through its STEM Institute.

04 October 2024

A former Mount Lawley Senior High School performing arts student has landed a role in a major Hollywood movie starring multi award-winning actor Mark Wahlberg.

08 October 2024

Students from a Waikiki school have taken out a prize for their research project designed to boost the local population of little penguins.

09 October 2024

Margaret River Senior High School has once again dominated the competition, claiming the Champion School Title for the 19th consecutive year in the 2024 Think Mental Health WA School Surfing Titles. Undefeated since 2006, the school’s surfing legacy continues to shine.

21 October 2024

Rockingham Senior High School sets the standard for community engagement with its Try-A-Thon named the most successful Telethon community fundraiser ever.

30 October 2024

Students past and present from one of Perth’s oldest primary schools have come together to celebrate a milestone birthday.

01 November 2024

A Perth educator has been awarded an inaugural scholarship to study a Master of Education Leadership overseas.

13 November 2024

Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre students have been awarded the Alcoa Primary School Award at the Castaways Sculpture Awards which celebrates art created from trash.

10 April 2024

Creative, thought provoking, and expressive pieces by young WA artists are on display at the State’s most recognised gallery.

17 April 2024

An Australia-first marine program is turning students in the South-West into citizen scientists, empowering them to make an impact through coastline conservation.

18 April 2024

Otto Gibbs, a talented composer and graduate from John Curtin College of the Arts, has been selected for the prestigious 2024 West Australian Symphony Orchestra Composition Project.  

09 May 2024

Students from a Fremantle school have taken out a national prize for their submarine design.

15 May 2024

Students across Western Australia recently showcased their STEM prowess in the exciting Synergy Solar Car Challenge.

21 May 2024

An interactive mobile application designed to help with the sharing of Two-way Science initiatives in the classroom has been launched in Leonora, in WA’s Goldfields.

28 May 2024

A new yarning circle was recently unveiled at South Hedland Primary School, in respect for local Indigenous culture and students.

26 August 2024

Students from Melville Senior High School now have a clearer flight path into a career in aviation thanks to a new partnership with Qantas and Flight Training Adelaide.

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.

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.

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.

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.

17 December 2024

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

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.