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A generous program that provides essential school supplies to students in need has been recognised by a global body.

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.

The council or board of a public school works with the school community to achieve the best outcomes for students.

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.

Ashburton Drive Primary School staff are fostering an appreciation in its students for the local wetlands.

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.

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.

Our School of Isolated and Distance Education and Schools of the Air provide the same level of education as children learning in a traditional classroom setting.

Girrawheen Senior High School students recently swapped pens and pencils for pirouettes and sautés.

Students from East Kalgoorlie Primary School have showcased their filmmaking talents in a unique project set in the rugged bushland of the Goldfields.

Three vocational students have been named finalists in this year’s WA Training Awards.

Non-government school registration standards have been revised, taking effect from 1 January 2020.

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.

We have a strict ‘No screen, no start’ policy.

North Cottesloe Primary School students have illustrated a book to learn about local Indigenous culture.

A South West teacher’s practical approach to sustainability education has been showcased around the world by the United Nations.

A school lab tech has swapped her safety goggles for reading glasses as she enters the world of book publishing.

Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative which connects schools and communities to find workable solutions to prevent bullying.

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).

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is an annual literacy engagement program. The challenge was established in 2022 to encourage students to read more books, enjoy reading and improve literacy levels.

Information about the accessibility of the Department's website.

Rostrata Primary School students have donned their lab coats for their annual two-week science festival.

A school-based swimming program for children from Pre-primary to Year 7.

Six Kelmscott Senior High School students are taking part in a summit to strengthen collaboration between young people in Australia and Southeast Asia.

Key dates, applicant guidelines and information to support you through the application, testing and placement processes.

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.

The Department procures goods, services and community services to support the delivery of education to public school students in accordance with the State Supply Commission and Government procurement policies.

We provide funding and ongoing support for pre-service teachers and school psychologists undertaking a placement in select rural, regional or remote public schools.

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.

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).

Once you register to work with us, you can apply for swimming instructor or water safety officer jobs, and relief work.

Join us for Ed Talks WA, a podcast series from the Department of Education WA. It features inspiring and thought-provoking guests with surprising stories and conversations that focus on the world of education.

Key program dates and details of our annual music festivals.

The WA Student Council provides a student voice to shaping public education policy.

Senior school students can choose from a wide range of pathways to university, training and employment.

Schools seeking registration to deliver education services to international student visa holders.

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.

Secondary Selective Entrance programs extend and enrich learning and let creative talents flourish.

VacSwim programs give children across Western Australia the skills to stay safe and build their confidence in the water.

We aim to deliver a high quality education to all students in all learning environments.

A draft regional education strategy is now available for consultation.

If acts of kindness were an Olympic sport, Canning Vale Primary School teacher Belinda Johnston would take home the gold medal.