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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.
Aboriginal education leader honoured
13 June 2022
A leader in Aboriginal education in WA is among the 992 Australians recognised as part of the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Drumming up positivity
04 July 2022
School students have written a song with a local musician as part of a new program launched to promote the link between music and wellbeing.
Students send heartfelt messages
15 September 2021
Mount Hawthorn Primary School students’ welcome children from Afghanistan with heartfelt messages.
Regional students make connections
26 October 2021
District high schools welcome a unique online mentoring opportunity for their students.
Head start for students’ futures
26 May 2022
Great Southern students get a head start in future careers.
Family paves the way for Aboriginal education
14 June 2022
Mother and daughter duo introduce Ballardong Noongar language and culture classes at Bruce Rock District High School.
On-country experience of a lifetime
07 July 2022
Sixteen students from Bunbury travelled across Western Australia to take part in a life-changing on-country experience.
Students design fire shelters for animals
05 July 2021
Bullsbrook College students designing shelters using recycled materials that would help animals survive a bushfire.
Iconic Fish ‘n’ Chip Shop Takes Centre Stage
28 July 2022
Year 5 Manning Primary School student Oliver Newman has won the Phillip Pendal Young Heritage Award, after writing a story about Como’s iconic fish and chip shop.
Ag students help out farmer
29 March 2022
Students and staff from The Western Australia College of Agriculture in Harvey and Cunderdin have rallied together to support a farmer affected by devastating fires.
Taking to the TEDx stage
04 August 2022
Northam Senior High School student Joshua Patrick took to the big stage to share his inspiring story and experience as a young carer.
Students win with equine therapy
10 September 2021
Alkimos Primary School wins again with hosting the Melbourne Cup Tour for the second time.
Students share woodwork with local community
13 October 2022
Newton Moore Education Support Centre students are selling woodwork pieces they built at school through their student run retail shop.
Sports galore as Country Week returns
02 September 2022
One of the most highly anticipated sporting tournaments in the school calendar kicked off this week after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two-way Science conference
25 November 2022
Twenty-seven schools from across the state came together for the first Two-way Science conference.
Check outs to check in life skills
30 August 2023
Students at WA’s education support centres have swapped schoolbooks for stacking shelves and scanning items as part of a supermarket learning program for those with special education needs.
Inkabee unearthed
01 September 2023
Inkabee is an 11-year-old on a mission to inspire people.
Seeing double
14 September 2023
The Japanese and Venezuelan soccer teams will be seeing double when Perth twins take to the pitch for a World Cup warm-up tournament.
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.
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.
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.
Sharing origin stories
31 March 2023
The extraordinary origin stories of John Forest Secondary College students have been featured in a new e-book.
Family ties drive student Anzac tour
05 April 2023
For Ebony Whitney, the Premier’s Anzac Student Tour is a “life-changing” chance to explore her deep interest in history, as well as her family’s legacy.
Premier's Reading Challenge 2023 set to launch
04 April 2023
The Premier’s Reading Challenge is back for another year and it’s going to be bigger than ever.
Budding rangers at work
06 April 2023
Kununurra students have removed invasive weeds to rehabilitate a local spring as part of a new program offering On Country education opportunities and pathways to future employment.
Kids choose recycling
24 March 2023
The recycling efforts of WA students played a starring role in one of the most popular artworks at this year’s Sculpture by the Sea.
A place to meet and connect
20 April 2023
A Great Southern primary school has opened a dedicated Noongar community room to offer a space to yarn, connect and build positive relationships.
Perth art teacher Archibald Prize finalist
01 May 2023
An award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher dedicated to sharing her creative talents to re-engage students has been named a finalist for a prestigious art prize.
Award for fundraising sports superstar
06 September 2022
A Rockingham sports teacher who created a successful fundraising initiative and champions a rugby league program has taken out a national award.
Sharing Wangkatja language
07 September 2022
A Goldfields teacher had a dream to share her grandmother’s language with the younger generation. So, she wrote a children’s book in Wangkatja to ensure it lives on for years to come.
Northam’s Noongar Journey
01 September 2022
For the past two years, Northam Primary School has been on an important cultural journey, connecting with the local Noongar community by learning about the Noongar culture and including it in school programs.
Students preserve Kimberley turtle populations
12 December 2022
Kimberley students are helping monitor turtle populations across the region to develop their science skills and make a real-world impact.
A helping hand
15 March 2023
Community spirit was high this month when a group of young Perth humanitarians came together to raise money for the people of Syria who were devastated by the recent earthquake.
Keep cups keep litter away
03 March 2023
Three Southwest students passionate about eliminating plastic have introduced a keep cup initiative at their school after seeing a shocking amount of litter on local beaches.
Lee shines in women’s day award
08 March 2023
A Perth principal dedicated to making a difference to the lives of students and their families has been recognised as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.
A conversation could save a life
08 September 2022
Yarning circles, chit-chat cafes and mindfulness activities were some of the many ways Western Australian schools marked R U OK? Day to start meaningful conversations about mental health.
Student Council sets 2023 goals
16 March 2023
Members of the inaugural WA Student Council have come together for the first time to set their goals and priorities for 2023.
Public school graduates win scholarships
28 March 2023
Four Western Australian public school graduates have been recognised as future leaders as part of a prestigious scholarship program.
Exploring culture through art
29 May 2023
A renowned Indigenous artist inspired Leeming students to explore culture through a stunning collaborative artwork.
Award-winning Karratha initiative
30 May 2023
The Karratha Education Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to education in the Pilbara.
Tambrey on Track
06 June 2023
A Karratha Aboriginal educator is using her experience as a marathon runner to teach young female Indigenous students about fitness, health and wellbeing.
Competition inspires young innovators
13 June 2023
Primary school students got the chance to tackle challenging real-world scenarios as part of a dynamic interschool STEM competition.
Abi’s best yarn inspires peers
21 June 2023
A talented WA student could be the next winner of the Best Australian Yarn Short Story Competition.
All-rounder hits goals for six
22 June 2023
Kent Street Senior High School student Chloe Ainsworth has won a cricketing opportunity of a lifetime.
Music sparks joy
27 June 2023
A brass ensemble, a wind orchestra and moving vocal performances were among the standout moments at the annual Opus concert where guests enjoyed the incredible power of music and song.
The beauty of Country and family
07 July 2023
An Aboriginal educator has written a bilingual picture book in Noongar and English to celebrate the beauty of Country and family.
Premier League king spurs on Lynwood goals
29 March 2023
An English Premier League legend shared his skills with some emerging Lynwood Senior High School soccer stars when he visited the school.
You can’t take the Samson out of Sam
21 July 2023
Years before kicking goals on the world stage, international football superstar Sam Kerr perfected her trademark celebratory backflip on a Perth school oval.
Paws for a Chat
24 August 2021
Bannister Creek Primary School hosted a Paws for a Chat, an event that involved the school community bringing their pets to school for a walk and chat to promote mental health and wellbeing.
Wheely top role for Deputy
10 September 2021
John Triscari, Safety Bay Senior High School Deputy Principal has taken on the role as the head coach of Perth Wheelcats.
Original talent on show
11 October 2021
Governor Stirling Senior High School Year 12 student Shannon Walding is among 85 up-and-coming artists to have their talents featured in a selective online collection.
Gold medal for brave sea rescue
04 November 2021
Harvey students awarded lifesaving bravery gold medallion for a courageous rescue.
Students’ heartfelt welcome gesture
04 November 2021
Southern River College students donate to refugee children from Afghanistan.
Prestigious award for excellent service
09 December 2021
The Department of Education Western Australia has been recognised in a prestigious award celebrating excellence in public service.
Gold for Gilmore Gigabytes
20 December 2021
A team of Gilmore College students has been invited to compete in Russia after taking out first place in a robot competition.
Aboriginal artwork shines on shirts
16 March 2022
A staff member at a primary school in Baldivis has transformed her Aboriginal artwork into wearable polo shirts, bringing First Nations culture into the classroom.
Community generosity leads to magical night
31 May 2022
A Goldfields principal has turned into a fairy godmother for her students after conjuring up ball gowns and suits from public donations across the country.