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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.

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.

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.

04 April 2023

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is back for another year and it’s going to be bigger than ever.

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.

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.

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.

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.

31 March 2023

The extraordinary origin stories of John Forest Secondary College students have been featured in a new e-book.

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.

12 December 2022

Kimberley students are helping monitor turtle populations across the region to develop their science skills and make a real-world impact.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

28 March 2023

Four Western Australian public school graduates have been recognised as future leaders as part of a prestigious scholarship program.

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.

10 September 2021

John Triscari, Safety Bay Senior High School Deputy Principal has taken on the role as the head coach of Perth Wheelcats.

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.

04 November 2021

Harvey students awarded lifesaving bravery gold medallion for a courageous rescue.

04 November 2021

Southern River College students donate to refugee children from Afghanistan.

09 December 2021

The Department of Education Western Australia has been recognised in a prestigious award celebrating excellence in public service.

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.

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.

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.

16 June 2022

Students in WA’s remote North now have the qualifications to pilot drones and prepare for future career opportunities in a range of industries.

15 December 2021

Hampton Senior High School students have learnt trade skills through upcycling and refurbishing old furniture.

28 March 2022

Mandurah Primary School principal, Natasha Upcott has been awarded the Local Legend Award by the Mayor of Mandurah.

06 May 2022

Melville Senior High School student Om Sharma, tops a global writing competition.

25 July 2022

A Year 6 student from Dongara District High School has done her school proud at the national STORYATHON competition.

27 July 2022

Former Thornlie Senior High School head girl Caitlin Parker is gearing up to represent Australia in boxing at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

24 February 2022

The Denmark Senior High School Emergency Services Cadets have made local volunteer firefighters' jobs a little bit easier by keeping their vehicles shipshape.

30 November 2021

Morawa District High School students have created dozens of road safety banners and signs for their community.

30 September 2021

Primary school student and proud Noongar girl Alkira Hansen has taken out a top business award.

23 June 2021

Virtual reality, futuristic animatronics and dancing robots among the awe-inspiring projects on display at the STEM Enterprise Showcase.

11 April 2022

Newborough Primary School recognised the role of animals in World War One with special messages sent by pigeon.

10 August 2022

John Curtin College of the Arts students are leading the way with their First Nations student group called Maali Mia – Home of the Black Swan.

11 August 2022

A group of intrepid Manning Primary School students are volunteering their time to conserve local bushland and help the natural environment thrive.

02 August 2022

Charlotte Golding, from the Warakurna community in the middle of Western Australia’s Gibson Desert, has presented her moving Heywire story in the Ngaanyatjarra language.

15 August 2022

A South West public school has been recognised on a national stage for its outstanding work and support for students.

19 August 2022

Students across Western Australia celebrated National Science Week by taking part in innovative projects that ignited their passion for science.

25 August 2022

Students and staff from the Kimberley showed off their long-distance bike riding skills for their annual Ride for Success Bike Camp.

28 October 2022

Teachers wear a number of hats. They spark those lightbulb moments in the classroom and patch up grazed knees in the playground. Teachers impart knowledge, ignite the imagination, deliver hope, invest in students and nurture young minds.

03 November 2022

Western Australia’s longest serving Aboriginal academic presented to education staff about Aboriginal education in the state.

25 November 2022

A Dreamtime inspired piece of art designed by an Ellenbrook Secondary College student has provided a personal touch of community and culture to the graduating Year 12’s gift to the school.

01 December 2022

A Harrisdale Primary School teacher has led a team of staff members known as the Harrisdale Handlebars on a non-stop 24-hour ride and walk to raise more than $19,000 for Movember.

02 December 2022

Budding scientists from the state’s Southwest have uncovered a bacterial shell disease impacting blue swimmer crabs in Bunbury Harbour.

08 December 2022

Dongara District High School students are celebrating 10 years of growing and selling their own produce through the school Patch to Plate program.

29 May 2023

A renowned Indigenous artist inspired Leeming students to explore culture through a stunning collaborative artwork.

30 May 2023

The Karratha Education Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to education in the Pilbara.

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.

13 June 2023

Primary school students got the chance to tackle challenging real-world scenarios as part of a dynamic interschool STEM competition.

21 June 2023

A talented WA student could be the next winner of the Best Australian Yarn Short Story Competition.

22 June 2023

Kent Street Senior High School student Chloe Ainsworth has won a cricketing opportunity of a lifetime.

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.

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.