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Wired together, students unite in robotic adventures
03 April 2024
A $75,000 grant is allowing 13 WA public schools to come together and share their interest and love for robotics.
Reaching new heights
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.
Professors in the making
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.
AFL crowns Pinjarra teacher king of the pack
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.
Educators shine at school network awards
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.
Mid West music students shine in Sydney
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.
The 2024 Women of Achievement Award winner is…
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.
Classroom to creek
07 June 2024
Students at a Great Southern primary school are taking a hands-on approach to learning more about the local environment.
Remote Kimberley educator awarded Public Service Medal
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.
Footy and fellowship
26 June 2024
A football excursion to Meekatharra has ignited excitement and community spirit.
Sharing the warmth this winter
27 June 2024
Rostrata Primary School students and families have dug deep into their wallets and donated winter items to people in need.
Musical magic
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.
New category for 2024 WA Education Awards
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.
Clean up on aisle nature
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.
Student-made lamps shine bright
01 July 2024
A class of innovative Year 12 students have showcased their creativity and craftsmanship by building desk lamps out of recycled wood.
Art teacher is Archibald finalist again
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.
Awesome foursome named 2024 Little Telethon Stars
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.
Perth school graduate lands Hollywood gig
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.
From space to sea
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.
Margaret River Senior High School rides the wave to victory
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.
Making history one step at a time
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.
Generations connect through milestone birthday
30 October 2024
Students past and present from one of Perth’s oldest primary schools have come together to celebrate a milestone birthday.
Inaugural scholarship awarded to Perth educator
01 November 2024
A Perth educator has been awarded an inaugural scholarship to study a Master of Education Leadership overseas.
Prize for pelican piece
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.
A look back at the first WA Education Awards
23 July 2024
Since 2008, the WA Education Awards has been a highlight of the education calendar.
Grant boosts Condingup Primary School’s sustainability efforts
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.
Bringing the world into classrooms
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.
Schooling the Paris 2024 Olympics
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.
Warwick engineers a Premier Science Award win
21 August 2024
Ashdale Secondary College already offers a terrific science-based specialist program through its STEM Institute.
Robotics success on the big stage
13 April 2023
Perth student robotics stars have been invited to compete against teams from across the world in a robotics championship in Houston, Texas after shining at the national level.
Immersive high-tech Anzac app
21 April 2023
Comet Bay College will bring Anzac stories to life through a new augmented reality (AR) app to be launched on Anzac Day.
Bunbury students shine in King's coronation concert
05 May 2023
WA public school students are playing a starring role in the historic King’s Coronation.
Shining a light on maths
15 May 2023
An innovative Scitech program is helping change the way our students think about mathematics.
Star-studded cheer squad supports challenge
08 May 2023
The 2023 Premier's Reading Challenge is being boosted by a huge injection of star power.
Outstanding women recognised
22 February 2023
Five female finalists who have made outstanding contributions to education have been named in the Department of Education’s Women of Achievement Award.
WA College of Agriculture best in show
30 August 2022
The students (and cattle!) of Denmark’s College of Agriculture shone at the recent Beverley Show, with the girls leading the way.
Student shellfish researchers
12 September 2022
John Tonkin College students are becoming marine researchers to help develop a shellfish reef.
Bull Creek’s spelling superstar
15 September 2022
Bull Creek Primary School student Joanne Lee shone at the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, winning the Years 3 to 4 category.
Unleash the passion
03 June 2021
It’s not every day you get to meet an Olympian, but now the students at Ashburton Drive Primary School are reaching for gold.
Students share science studies
05 July 2021
More than 250 primary school students from Perth’s southern suburbs came together to engage in conversations about their science interests.
Top notes for music program
05 July 2021
Kwinana students have benefitted from a music education program that helps develop life skills and improve academic results.
Sun shines after the storm
24 August 2021
Kalbarri District High School students have built a Thank You Board to recognise the local community who helped during the devastation of Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
Social skills for life
24 August 2021
Harrisdale Primary School special educational needs students have launched a pen pal program with a local aged care facility.
Doctor administers life lessons
09 September 2021
Former student and COVID-19 Dr Jesse Li addressed Mount Lawley Senior High School and shared his important life lessons.
School staff give back to community
15 October 2021
More than 100 Harrisdale Primary School staff participated in the rewarding experience as part of the school development day.
New life for yarning circle
15 December 2021
Hilton Primary School has revitalised its yarning circle to provide a gathering space that serves as an outdoor classroom and an area to sit and connect to country.
Walk with us
03 June 2021
More than 100 West Australian public school students took part in the annual Walk for Reconciliation in Perth to mark the conclusion of National Reconciliation Week.
Sports galore, but we're not keeping score.
03 June 2021
Gosnells Primary School hosts WA’s first autism inclusive interschool carnival.
Winners of the Rob Riley Memorial Prize announced
30 March 2022
Two outstanding Aboriginal secondary school graduates have been awarded a prestigious prize for their top performances in Year 12.
Recognition for pathfinding Aboriginal educator
03 May 2022
Western Australia’s first qualified female Aboriginal teacher has been honoured at a Perth primary school to ensure her legacy lives on for decades to come.