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Waste winners
01 October 2024
West Australian public schools have been recognised for creating innovative waste practices and solutions.
Age is just a number
14 October 2024
An early childhood teacher has brought aged-care residents into her kindergarten class to encourage mutual enrichment.
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day
25 October 2024
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated across Australia today to thank educators for their unwavering passion and dedication.
Canning Vale's heart of gold
25 September 2024
If acts of kindness were an Olympic sport, Canning Vale Primary School teacher Belinda Johnston would take home the gold medal.
WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in wellbeing and learning
23 October 2024
Four schools have been recognised for their incredible work and achievements in supporting the wellbeing of students.
WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning (primary)
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.
WA Education Awards 2024 winners announced
11 November 2024
Six outstanding schools from across the state are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Education Awards 2024.
Students to travel to Japan for Anzac tour
11 November 2024
Ten students have been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime tour to deepen their understanding of the Anzac legacy.
Crucial partnerships making a difference
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.
Sharing the environment through tech
15 December 2023
Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around Blue Gum Lake Reserve.
John Curtin students take centre stage at long table dinner
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.
Top of the crop
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.
Chief Psych recognised for career of significance
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.
Students’ game design places in national challenge
24 October 2023
An Anzac Terrace Primary School trio have placed second in a national competition for their video game design skills.
Making change
26 October 2023
A school Containers for Change program that prepares students with a disability for the workplace has taken out an award for its efforts in the fight against landfill.
Wildlife warriors
01 November 2023
Students from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre have grouped together to help save injured and rescued wildlife.
Dino-mite students help uncover Pilbara fossils
08 November 2023
Students from Karratha Senior High School were given a unique opportunity to help researchers unearth fossils in the Pilbara.
Top titration technique
08 November 2023
A Perth chemistry teacher’s precision and accuracy in the science lab has led him to take out a national competition.
A sun-sational three-peat
13 November 2023
Girrawheen Senior High School students have claims to knowing more about solar-powered cars than their West Australian peers.
From milk bottle to spectacular centrepiece
15 November 2023
Lockridge Primary School was one of the schools whose talented students recently participated in an arts program to help create an art installation for ‘EverNow’s’ Boorna Waanginy: The Trees Speak at Kings Park.
Siblings win big with their love for reading
17 November 2023
Two sets of siblings have won top prizes for the 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge, showing off their passion for reading.
Aussie school recognises its heroes
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.
Healthcare heroes of tomorrow
15 April 2024
A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.
Young WA animator dazzles at SIGGRAPH
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.
Great minds triumph in the Da Vinci Decathlon
24 April 2024
Students from several public schools have excelled in the extraordinary difficult Da Vinci Decathlon competition.
Winning Wheatbelt writers
26 April 2024
Two Wheatbelt students have achieved a top prize for their science fiction short stories.
$1.6 billion boost for schools
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.
Max’s roaring speech for idol Dusty
02 May 2024
An expressive and passionate classroom speech has sparked an unforgettable experience for Perth boy and die-hard Tigers fan Max Andrew.
Diving into water safety
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.
Dewey sets big goals for reading challenge
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.
Shredding with the pros
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.
Digital directory part of Chas’ trajectory
10 May 2024
Carnarvon now has a new digital directory, and it’s thanks to 16 year-old Chas Law-Davis.
Feast of knowledge at Dianella Secondary College
15 May 2024
Culinary creativity served up at Dianella Secondary College's Principals' Briefing.
EdConnect recognises volunteers across the state
24 May 2024
Twelve volunteers, located across the state, have been recognised in the 2023 annual EdConnect Australia WA Volunteer Awards.
19 years dedication to school community rewarded
07 July 2023
Kim Moore’s exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions to the school community, over the past 19 years, has been officially recognised.
On-Country immersion education
12 July 2023
A group of Bunbury students have traded the Southwest for the Northwest as part of an On-Country learning expedition.
Saddle up for life skills
14 July 2023
Southwest students have learnt wellbeing strategies and important life lessons from new four-legged friends as part of an interactive horse program.
Young conservationist’s im-peck-able success
20 July 2023
The population of an endangered cockatoo species endemic to Western Australia is growing thanks to a project spearheaded by a young conservationist at Shenton College.
From beakers to books
29 August 2024
A school lab tech has swapped her safety goggles for reading glasses as she enters the world of book publishing.
From Kelmscott to Canberra
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.
Paw-some authors share language and culture
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.
Tagging along with emergency services
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).
Geography students on top of the world
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.
WA schools up for national award
31 May 2024
Two West Australian schools have been acclaimed nationally among top-performing schools across Australia.
Play to win
04 June 2024
A regional WA school has taken out a national award for the way it engages students in play-based learning.
Sustainable champions
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.
EduKids Grants program recognised
27 June 2024
A generous program that provides essential school supplies to students in need has been recognised by a global body.
Inspiring sportswoman and educator finalist in NAIDOC award
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.
Challenge off and running
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.
Students lead wetland rehabilitation
05 July 2024
Ashburton Drive Primary School staff are fostering an appreciation in its students for the local wetlands.
Students inspired by ballet workshop
24 July 2024
Girrawheen Senior High School students recently swapped pens and pencils for pirouettes and sautés.
Inspiring young scientists
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.
On course for a green life
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.
Acting up in East Kalgoorlie
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.
Looking back to winning big
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.
Vocational victories
06 August 2024
Three vocational students have been named finalists in this year’s WA Training Awards.
Lessons in literacy, art, and culture
22 July 2024
North Cottesloe Primary School students have illustrated a book to learn about local Indigenous culture.
From local to global
21 March 2024
A South West teacher’s practical approach to sustainability education has been showcased around the world by the United Nations.
Students celebrating science
13 August 2024
Rostrata Primary School students have donned their lab coats for their annual two-week science festival.
Students race for Grand Prix success
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).
Framing the future
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.
Sharing tech tips and life advice
18 April 2023
Perth high school students have traded tech tips for life advice with local retirement village residents as part of a new program designed to offer meaningful intergenerational connection.
Educators write Yawuru picture book
16 May 2023
A team of educators have written a Yawuru children’s picture book to help preserve language and culture for generations to come.
Rob Riley Memorial Prize winners announced
17 May 2023
Western Australia’s highest performing Aboriginal public school graduates from 2022 – one who hopes to become a software engineer, the other a physical education teacher – have each been awarded a prestigious Rob Riley Memorial Prize.
Pedal Prix putting students on track
10 May 2023
Public school students across the state are testing their skills in design, engineering, fitness and teamwork as part of an innovative competition.
Leeming’s Active August
05 September 2022
Leeming Senior High School celebrated the end of “Active August” with its annual “Straight Six” event. No doubt the cheers could be heard across Perth’s southern suburbs!
Following her dream
16 March 2023
Years after graduating secondary school, Wongatha woman Candice Matthews has gone on to become a coordinator for the very same program that inspired her to stay focused on education and reach her goals.
Student chefs get cooking
30 March 2023
Aboriginal students from across the state donned chef hats and tasted what it’s like to work in a professional kitchen as part of an innovative program.
Passing on the gift of language
04 April 2023
Inspired to keep his native language alive, Aboriginal language teacher graduate Gavin Smith has taken matters into his own hands.
Modernians, 90 years apart, connected with art
17 March 2023
A Perth Modern School student has crafted a portrait of Western Australia’s oldest man who graduated from the same school himself 90 years ago.
Celebrating diversity together
27 March 2023
Our schools marked Harmony Week in spectacular fashion as students came together across the state to celebrate cultural diversity in their communities.
Student podcast revives town stories
07 July 2021
Students at Beverley District High School have embarked on a project to preserve and pass on their town’s history for future generations.
Reconciliation for a positive future
24 August 2021
Mosman Park Primary School has been selected as one of three schools in Australia to be named a finalist for the Narragunnawali Awards.
Reaching for the stars
19 November 2021
A Perth secondary school is a step closer to establishing a space academy to inspire and educate the next generation of astronauts.
A quick foot in the employment door
19 November 2021
Secondary schools in the Pilbara are connecting students with local employers through speed recruitment events.