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22 December 2021

Two WA public school students have been awarded the State’s peak education awards for their outstanding Year 12 performances.

29 October 2021

World Teachers’ Day was held across Australia on Friday 29 October to celebrate the fantastic difference teachers make to the lives of young people every day.

27 May 2022

A Perth science teacher has been invited to Switzerland where he will work with scientists, engineers and other physics teachers from across the globe to learn about innovative physics concepts to bring back to students.

03 June 2022

Schools across Western Australia commemorated National Reconciliation Week to learn about Aboriginal histories, cultures and achievements.

07 June 2022

Two Perth schools have collaborated for an exhibition featuring captivating art made from waste to raise awareness about the environment and consumer habits.

04 July 2022

Manea Senior College students are tackling textile waste by hosting a free market where their peers swap clothing and accessories.

26 October 2021

Each fortnight we take a look at the news and compile a summary of some of the exciting stories about our schools, staff and students.

26 November 2021

Leanne Potter retires after spending more than four decades as a teacher shaping deaf education across Western Australia.

16 December 2021

Pemberton District High School students spent their annual Community Week volunteering and helping out the community.

27 May 2022

Top Year 12 students represented WA in the Geography’s Big Week Out.

29 October 2021

Students at Busselton Senior High School learn different trade skills at their ‘Try a Trade’ day.

19 November 2021

Rangeway Primary School opens its new yarning circle, a welcoming place for students and community members.

18 February 2022

Five women leading the way in education have been recognised as part of International Women’s Day celebrations for their outstanding contribution and leadership in the classroom and beyond.

12 November 2021

Each fortnight we take a look at the news and compile a summary of some of the exciting stories about our schools, staff and students.

28 October 2021

Thank you teachers for their amazing work shaping our kids’ lives.

13 June 2022

Students get a head start in biomedical science by creating recyclable prosthetics.

07 June 2022

Celebrating Anzac heroes using augmented reality.

20 September 2022

Aspiring game developers at Southern River College in Gosnells have won a top award for their new game called Cyber Shock.

14 October 2022

Three Indigenous educators studying to become teachers at Curtin University have attended a conference in Canada to share their thoughts and experiences in the Indigenous education space.

24 October 2022

A Dianella Secondary College student won a WA Youth Award for her support and dedication to the local community.

09 November 2022

Waroona District High School students now have a new way to travel across campus after building an autonomous tour guide kart.

06 December 2022

A Pilbara high school has launched a new space club to inspire students to enter careers in astronomy and rocketry.

12 December 2022

A Geraldton primary school is among those highlighted in a prestigious award celebrating excellence in public service.

13 April 2023

Students at a remote Kimberley school helped spread the message about environmental sustainability in their community with a spectacular large-scale puppet production.

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.

28 July 2023

While most 16-year-olds work towards a licence to get behind the wheel of a car, one Perth Modern School student is spending his weekends with his eyes to the skies.

26 May 2023

Broome schools joined forces as part of an epic community performance celebrating the shorebirds of Roebuck Bay.

11 August 2023

Sheoak Grove Primary School students deepened their connection with culture and the land after producing their own version of the Australian National Anthem.

14 August 2023

Remember the names Siena Rebelo and Sophie Lilah.

17 August 2023

It was a serious case of football fever at the recent Safety Bay Senior High School Women's World Cup Aspiration Day.

21 August 2023

Members of the 2023 WA Student Council have come together to help tackle one of the biggest issues among their peers.

24 August 2023

A Perth geography teacher passionate about educating students on the environment and climate change has taken out a top geography award.

20 September 2023

It’s been a huge year for women’s soccer in Australia, but for Ruby Cuthbert, it shapes as the start of something even bigger.

27 September 2023

Comet Bay College students got the chance to strut their stuff at Optus Stadium as they went back-to-back in the Eagles Schoolboys Cup.

24 May 2023

A baker who has whipped up sweet treats for the royals at Buckingham Palace has featured as a guest judge at the Coastal Lakes College student bake off challenge.

14 June 2023

An innovative program is allowing our schools to share knowledge and boost technology skills in remote parts of the state.

22 June 2023

Country Week has proven to be a catalyst for renewed school spirit in some communities this year.

28 June 2023

Meet Dewey Dex, an alien new to Earth, who is on an intergalactic quest to read every book on our planet.

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.

03 January 2024

An app developed by a team of Year 8 students from Bob Hawke College took out the Minister’s Innovation Challenge 2023.

07 September 2023

When it comes to football, the choice for Baylee Austen is black and white.

07 September 2023

Liana Brkich is reconsidering her future career options after being named one of the state’s young geographers of the year.

15 September 2023

Three West Australian teachers have been recognised nationally for their innovation and unwavering commitment to their students’ education.

11 January 2024

This year, 22,930 kids are expected to start Kindergarten in public schools across Western Australia.

16 January 2024

While most teachers are setting up new classrooms ahead of the 2024 school year, 100 international teachers are setting up new lives in Western Australia.

18 January 2024

A graduate from WA’s only selective arts college is starring in one of Australia’s most popular TV shows.

19 January 2024

As the final date for submitting applications for the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarship nears, the most recent recipients have provided some insight into what is motivating their career paths.

01 October 2024

Hilton Primary School students have sung loud and proud for the world premiere of a new children’s stage show created by award-winning singer-songwriter Gina Williams AM and guitarist Guy Ghouse.

21 October 2024

Elizabeth Quay was a sight to behold when more than 1,300 West Australian students came together to sing and dance to help children in need.

24 October 2024

The chapter has closed on another record-breaking Premier’s Reading Challenge.

27 September 2024

The Ocean Reef Senior High School Education Assistant team has received top honours as the 2024 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year.

11 October 2024

Four schools have been recognised for creating an inclusive school environment.

29 October 2024

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to cultural responsiveness.

01 November 2024

Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2024 for taking an inclusive approach to leadership.

06 November 2024

Another successful Education Minister’s Running Challenge has reached the finish line, with more participation than ever before.

06 November 2024

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the way they prepare students for life beyond school.

18 November 2024

Students and staff from Warwick Senior High School certainly put their best feet forward at this year’s Cancer Council WA’s Relay for Life.