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Educators write Yawuru picture book
In the news Public school life

16 May 2023

A team of educators have written a Yawuru children’s picture book to help preserve language and culture for generations to come.

Rob Riley Memorial Prize winners announced
Reward and recognition Public school life

17 May 2023

Western Australia’s highest performing Aboriginal public school graduates from 2022 – one who hopes to become a software engineer, the other a physical education teacher – have each been awarded a prestigious Rob Riley Memorial Prize.

Pedal Prix putting students on track
Events and initiatives Public school life

10 May 2023

Public school students across the state are testing their skills in design, engineering, fitness and teamwork as part of an innovative competition.

Leeming’s Active August
Public school life

05 September 2022

Leeming Senior High School celebrated the end of “Active August” with its annual “Straight Six” event. No doubt the cheers could be heard across Perth’s southern suburbs!

Following her dream
In the news Public school life

16 March 2023

Years after graduating secondary school, Wongatha woman Candice Matthews has gone on to become a coordinator for the very same program that inspired her to stay focused on education and reach her goals.

Student chefs get cooking
Events and initiatives

30 March 2023

Aboriginal students from across the state donned chef hats and tasted what it’s like to work in a professional kitchen as part of an innovative program.

Passing on the gift of language
Events and initiatives Public school life

04 April 2023

Inspired to keep his native language alive, Aboriginal language teacher graduate Gavin Smith has taken matters into his own hands.

17 March 2023

A Perth Modern School student has crafted a portrait of Western Australia’s oldest man who graduated from the same school himself 90 years ago.

Celebrating diversity together
Events and initiatives Public school life

27 March 2023

Our schools marked Harmony Week in spectacular fashion as students came together across the state to celebrate cultural diversity in their communities.

07 July 2021

Students at Beverley District High School have embarked on a project to preserve and pass on their town’s history for future generations.

24 August 2021

Mosman Park Primary School has been selected as one of three schools in Australia to be named a finalist for the Narragunnawali Awards.

Reaching for the stars
Events and initiatives In the news

19 November 2021

A Perth secondary school is a step closer to establishing a space academy to inspire and educate the next generation of astronauts.

A quick foot in the employment door
Events and initiatives In the news

19 November 2021

Secondary schools in the Pilbara are connecting students with local employers through speed recruitment events.

Public school students win State’s top awards
Reward and recognition In the news

22 December 2021

Two WA public school students have been awarded the State’s peak education awards for their outstanding Year 12 performances.

Celebrating West Australian teachers
Reward and recognition In the news

29 October 2021

World Teachers’ Day was held across Australia on Friday 29 October to celebrate the fantastic difference teachers make to the lives of young people every day.

Science in Switzerland
Reward and recognition In the news

27 May 2022

A Perth science teacher has been invited to Switzerland where he will work with scientists, engineers and other physics teachers from across the globe to learn about innovative physics concepts to bring back to students.

Be Brave. Make Change.
Events and initiatives In the news

03 June 2022

Schools across Western Australia commemorated National Reconciliation Week to learn about Aboriginal histories, cultures and achievements.

Transforming waste to art
Public school life In the news

07 June 2022

Two Perth schools have collaborated for an exhibition featuring captivating art made from waste to raise awareness about the environment and consumer habits.

Free market to tackle textile waste
Public school life In the news

04 July 2022

Manea Senior College students are tackling textile waste by hosting a free market where their peers swap clothing and accessories.

26 October 2021

Each fortnight we take a look at the news and compile a summary of some of the exciting stories about our schools, staff and students.

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