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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.

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.

19 November 2024

Year 9 Geography students at John Forrest Secondary College have again championed the CARAD (Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees) food security project.

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.  

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.

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.