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21 November 2023

Perth primary school students are winners in a sports competition with a difference.

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.

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.

30 November 2023

Four schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to inclusivity as part of a new category in this year’s education awards.

20 November 2023

Four public primary schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to providing students with the best learning experience.

24 November 2023

Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their approach to leadership across the whole school.

04 December 2023

Today, five public schools were recognised for their excellence in the areas of leadership, disability and inclusion, teaching and learning, and cultural responsiveness.

13 December 2023

Secondary school students from across WA will have the chance to share their views and inform education policy after being appointed to the WA Student Council.

20 December 2023

A Melville Senior High School graduate and budding software engineer has received WA’s highest education honour.

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.

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.

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.

21 August 2024

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

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 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.

05 December 2023

A north metropolitan school has come out on top at the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards for its exceptional mental health support for staff and students.

05 December 2023

Yousra Abou Ras’s story is one that highlights the success of important partnerships such as the one offered by Shenton College Deaf Education Centre. 

15 December 2023

Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around Blue Gum Lake Reserve.

15 December 2023

Rocks & Rhubarb, the winner of John Curtin College of the Arts’ battle of the bands competition, recently performed at the annual Fremantle Long Table Dinner. 

19 December 2023

Many Year 12 graduates have been waiting with bated breath in anticipation of their ATAR results being released, and over the weekend, nine public school students celebrated with the highest possible score.

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.

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.

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.

13 March 2024

Students and school staff from across Western Australia continue to support education in Cambodia through the long-running Angkor Project.

15 February 2024

Five finalists have been announced for the Director General’s Women of Achievement Award, who all support education in WA in their own way.

19 March 2024

As 10 West Australian students prepare to head to Singapore for the 2024 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour, the opportunity to be a part of the 2025 travelling party has recently opened.

28 March 2024

For more than two decades, the Teacher Flying Squad has been an ongoing source of support for regional schools.

08 March 2024

Four female students passionate about STEM are gearing up to compete in an F1 challenge in Adelaide.

14 February 2024

Graduates from Perth Modern who received an ATAR of 99.95 share their tips for navigating Year 12. Plus, we explain what ATAR is.

06 September 2024

Former Ellenbrook Secondary College student, Mariae Cassandra, has catapulted onto the national stage after winning Triple J’s 2024 Unearthed High competition.

09 September 2024

Students from a remote community school have undertaken a spectacular bike journey to one of the Kimberley’s most iconic attractions.

16 September 2024

Two WA public school teachers have been recognised as being among the most inspiring in the country.

11 September 2024

From schools in the golden fields of the Wheatbelt and red earth of the Pilbara, to bustling metro schools, the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2024 have been announced.

26 September 2024

The buzz has settled from Paris 2024, but the mark our former public school students left on their sports will remain.

19 July 2024

Two Aboriginal educators passionate about making a difference at regional public schools have been awarded a life-changing teaching scholarship.

17 July 2024

A new nature walk at Broome Senior High School enables students to learn about the rich botanical diversity of the Kimberley region.

18 July 2024

One Applecross Senior High School student leaps from the school stage to the silver screen as she makes her acting debut in a film streaming on Netflix.

05 August 2024

Ashdale Primary School students and staff are now seeing the forest for the trees as they unveil an innovative urban greening project.

30 May 2024

39 Clontarf students have joined the Water Corporation, through apprenticeship, traineeship, and graduate opportunities.

05 June 2024

Fish living in the Harvey River recently received an accommodation upgrade.

10 June 2024

Director General Lisa Rodgers has been awarded a prestigious Public Service Medal for her extraordinary work undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic.

14 June 2024

A young and talented Visual Arts student has been recognised on a national level, winning the prestigious Lester Prize for her exceptional portrait.

14 June 2024

Students at a remote school in the far northern Kimberley are perfecting their hospitality skills as part of an initiative to provide pathways to employment.

24 June 2024

Jason Buchanan, his wife Ainslie, daughter Lyla, and her best friend Nancy, are spearheading a winter collection drive to support the Dogs’ Refuge Home.

25 June 2024

Students at Coodanup College had a hands-on experience taking care of two calves to learn more about careers in the dairy industry.

01 July 2024

A song written by a local band comprising of four secondary students has received a gong at the recent Western Australian Music (WAM) awards.

09 July 2024

River Valley Primary School students have put their art and paving skills to the test for their NAIDOC Week, handmaking 77 stepping stones.

15 July 2024

A recent school trip to clean up Binningup Beach took an unexpected turn for three students from Parkfield Primary School.

01 October 2024

West Australian public schools have been recognised for creating innovative waste practices and solutions.

14 October 2024

An early childhood teacher has brought aged-care residents into her kindergarten class to encourage mutual enrichment.

25 October 2024

World Teachers’ Day is celebrated across Australia today to thank educators for their unwavering passion and dedication.

25 September 2024

If acts of kindness were an Olympic sport, Canning Vale Primary School teacher Belinda Johnston would take home the gold medal.

23 October 2024

Four schools have been recognised for their incredible work and achievements in supporting the wellbeing of students.

06 November 2024

Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their commitment to providing students with robust learning opportunities.

11 November 2024

Six outstanding schools from across the state are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Education Awards 2024.

11 November 2024

Ten students have been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime tour to deepen their understanding of the Anzac legacy.

07 December 2023

A trio of Margaret River Senior High School (MRSHS) students recently represented Australia at the 2023 New Taipei City MAGIC forum on sustainability, hosted in Taiwan.

23 August 2023

A Perth school’s commitment to reconciliation has earned recognition at the national level.

19 December 2023

Southwest students have taken part in a festive intergenerational arts and crafts project with a local social club.

21 December 2023

A Great Southern graduate is celebrating after taking out the title of Western Australia’s best all-rounder.

21 December 2023

Five graduates of the Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training program will head to schools across the state to inspire the next generation to learn their local Aboriginal language.

22 December 2023

Two Perth schools have put on a stunning multi-sensory art display that explores the connection to the Swan River.

03 January 2024

An app developed by a team of Year 8 students from Bob Hawke College took out the Minister’s Innovation Challenge 2023.

11 January 2024

This year, 22,930 kids are expected to start Kindergarten in public schools across Western Australia.

16 January 2024

While most teachers are setting up new classrooms ahead of the 2024 school year, 100 international teachers are setting up new lives in Western Australia.

18 January 2024

A graduate from WA’s only selective arts college is starring in one of Australia’s most popular TV shows.

19 January 2024

As the final date for submitting applications for the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarship nears, the most recent recipients have provided some insight into what is motivating their career paths.

29 August 2024

A school lab tech has swapped her safety goggles for reading glasses as she enters the world of book publishing.

01 August 2024

Six Kelmscott Senior High School students are taking part in a summit to strengthen collaboration between young people in Australia and Southeast Asia.

05 September 2024

Students living in one of Australia’s most remote communities have written and illustrated a bilingual picture book that was launched at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

11 September 2024

It’s usually a cause of concern when any emergency services show up to a school. But that was certainly not the case when they appeared recently at Eaton Community College (ECC).

16 September 2024

Seven public school students have solidified themselves as the best in the state for their respective year groups in this year’s Australian Geography Competition.

31 May 2024

Two West Australian schools have been acclaimed nationally among top-performing schools across Australia.

04 June 2024

A regional WA school has taken out a national award for the way it engages students in play-based learning.

12 June 2024

South Coogee Primary School has been rewarded for its commitment to land care and dedication to ensuring a whole school approach to sustainability.

27 June 2024

A generous program that provides essential school supplies to students in need has been recognised by a global body.

08 July 2024

An Aboriginal educator in the Pilbara who inspires young Indigenous students through health and fitness was named a finalist in the 2024 National NAIDOC Week Awards.

16 July 2024

The Education Minister’s Running Challenge started this week and Simon Reid, Principal of Coolbinia Primary School, is already well placed to lead his school into it.

05 July 2024

Ashburton Drive Primary School staff are fostering an appreciation in its students for the local wetlands.

24 July 2024

Girrawheen Senior High School students recently swapped pens and pencils for pirouettes and sautés.

25 July 2024

West Australian schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to teaching Albert Einstein’s famous theories in a modern way to inspire young minds.

30 July 2024

As West Aussie Hannah Green prepares to tee off for Australia at the Olympic Games, the next star from Como Secondary College’s Golf Academy is emerging.

31 July 2024

Students from East Kalgoorlie Primary School have showcased their filmmaking talents in a unique project set in the rugged bushland of the Goldfields.

07 August 2024

In 2023, five schools were named winners at the Western Australian Education Awards for their dedication and commitment to shaping the lives and education of students.

06 August 2024

Three vocational students have been named finalists in this year’s WA Training Awards.

22 July 2024

North Cottesloe Primary School students have illustrated a book to learn about local Indigenous culture.

21 March 2024

A South West teacher’s practical approach to sustainability education has been showcased around the world by the United Nations.

13 August 2024

Rostrata Primary School students have donned their lab coats for their annual two-week science festival.

15 August 2024

Belridge Secondary College Year 9 and 10 students put their minds and engineering skills to the test in the inaugural state final of the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP).

21 August 2024

Time is running out to view the 2024 Young Originals exhibition, which showcases the incredible talent of emerging artists in Western Australia's public schools.

06 March 2024

Throughout her career in education, Sue Cuneo has been a strong leader and has kept up to date with contemporary trends and issues associated with her position.

27 February 2024

For more than 20 years, Dr Antoinette Morris has coordinated an alternative education program that caters to students for whom mainstream schooling is not a good fit.

22 March 2024

Holly Peach, Year 9, looks to have a bright future in the sport of fencing, having claimed the 2023 WA State Champion in epee fencing in both the Under 13, and Under 15 divisions.

25 March 2024

Two public school teachers from regional areas have recently been awarded scholarships that will allow them to expand the amazing work they are doing in the STEM field.

25 March 2024

Students and staff at a Perth primary school dressed up as superheroes for Hero Hunter Day in memory of their friend and classmate.

26 March 2024

A Perth primary school has raised thousands of dollars to support the World’s Greatest Shave.

14 December 2023

A Wheatbelt school has opened a bush tucker garden which features more than 40 native edible plants.

11 March 2024

For nearly 30 years, Deborah Donation has been a leader in her community. She is passionate about providing opportunities for students at Wananami Remote Community School. 

28 November 2023

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to culturally responsiveness.

01 October 2024

Hilton Primary School students have sung loud and proud for the world premiere of a new children’s stage show created by award-winning singer-songwriter Gina Williams AM and guitarist Guy Ghouse.

21 October 2024

Elizabeth Quay was a sight to behold when more than 1,300 West Australian students came together to sing and dance to help children in need.

24 October 2024

The chapter has closed on another record-breaking Premier’s Reading Challenge.

27 September 2024

The Ocean Reef Senior High School Education Assistant team has received top honours as the 2024 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year.

11 October 2024

Four schools have been recognised for creating an inclusive school environment.

29 October 2024

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to cultural responsiveness.

01 November 2024

Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2024 for taking an inclusive approach to leadership.

06 November 2024

Another successful Education Minister’s Running Challenge has reached the finish line, with more participation than ever before.

06 November 2024

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the way they prepare students for life beyond school.

10 April 2024

One school has enlisted the help of a ‘local hero’ to recognise the achievements of students and their contribution to the school community.

15 April 2024

A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.

15 April 2024

Harrisdale Senior High School student Keina Sugiyama’s short ‘The Star Keeper’ shone at SIGGRAPH Asia in Sydney, taking out the second spot in the 2023 Junior Computer Animation festival in its inaugural year.

24 April 2024

Students from several public schools have excelled in the extraordinary difficult Da Vinci Decathlon competition.

26 April 2024

Two Wheatbelt students have achieved a top prize for their science fiction short stories.

01 May 2024

A total of $1.6 billion will be invested towards both new and improved infrastructure for public schools over the next four years.

02 May 2024

An expressive and passionate classroom speech has sparked an unforgettable experience for Perth boy and die-hard Tigers fan Max Andrew.

03 May 2024

A new School of Swimming and Water Safety will help ensure more young people have the opportunity to learn essential swimming skills and stay safe in and around water.

06 May 2024

Dewey Dex, the lovable mascot for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere determined for the 2024 edition to reach even greater heights than previous ones.

08 May 2024

Half-mindfulness and half-pipe; students from Tom Price Senior High School recently participated in a skateboarding session led by professionals from Perth.

10 May 2024

Carnarvon now has a new digital directory, and it’s thanks to 16 year-old Chas Law-Davis. 

15 May 2024

Culinary creativity served up at Dianella Secondary College's Principals' Briefing.

24 May 2024

Twelve volunteers, located across the state, have been recognised in the 2023 annual EdConnect Australia WA Volunteer Awards.  

18 November 2024

Students and staff from Warwick Senior High School certainly put their best feet forward at this year’s Cancer Council WA’s Relay for Life.