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Students find their voice with support

16 October

"You don't have to be perfect. Everyone is here to help you."
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – primary

15 October

Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2026 for their excellent teaching...
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School bus driver comes in clutch

14 October

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School staff member has been praised for his quick thinking and skilful dr...
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Kids helping kids sets new fundraising record

13 October

Thousands of school students across Western Australia combined their efforts to raise a staggering $153,760 fo...
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Term 4, 2026 important dates

12 October

For many students, Term 4 means exams. For others, it is the final chapter before transitioning to the next st...
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Stroke of genius! Como golf student sinks hole-in-one

08 October

Como Secondary College student Shayne Lumsden had the dream end to his high school career, sinking the shot ev...
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Broome Primary School celebrates 125 years in style

07 October

Broome Primary School students took to the streets in the annual Shinju Matsuri float parade to celebrate thei...
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Passionate student recognised at the Youth Awards

05 October

A Perth Modern student won a WA Youth Award for his passion and dedication to community service and sustainabi...
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Friendship with Costa blooms in Nannup

01 October

Students at Nannup District High School welcomed popular Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis back to the...
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Students get a taste of defence industry careers

29 September

A recent expansion of the Career Taster program will give students the chance to see if their future lies in W...
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School pride runs purple

25 September

Purple pride is sweeping through WA public schools as students and staff rally behind the Fremantle Dockers an...
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Mounties Miler to test heart and sole

24 September

Staff and students at Mount Helena Primary School are preparing to tackle an epic endurance challenge next mon...
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Dr London has the formula for STEM success

23 September

Balga Senior High School STEM teacher-in-charge Dr Roslyn London has been named STEM Educator of the Year (Sch...
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Flight simulator puts Melville students in the pilot’s seat

22 September

Melville Senior High School's aspiring pilots are getting a more realistic taste of life in a cockpit with a n...
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Saddle up for success

21 September

The future of rodeo is looking bright at Bindoon Primary School, with 10-year-old student Cobb Oversby already...
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Reach for the stars with Mission to Mars patch competition

16 September

Public school students are again being invited to enter their creative space patch designs in the Mission to M...
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Regional teachers recognised at national awards

16 September

Two WA teachers have been recognised for their innovation and dedication at this year’s national Schools Plus...
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Aveley student named apprentice of the year

15 September

Aveley Secondary College student Marlissa White is on the road to success after she was named WA School-based...
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Top dog in the pack

14 September

Applecross Senior High School Year 12 Emily Long has won the DogsWest Junior Handler State Final 2026 for a th...
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Jurien Bay teacher makes her mark on emergency services

11 September

Jurien Bay District High School teacher Danielle Ryder is being recognised for making a difference both in the...
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Lilly bags herself a trip to the US

09 September

Esperance Senior High School student Lilly Ramm is packing her bags, and her bagpipes, for the US after being...
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Winning animation has plenty of charm

07 September

A charming animation created by Warwick Senior High School student Zariah Hart has won the school-aged categor...
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Education assistants named finalists in national awards

04 September

Education assistants from nine WA schools have been recognised through the 2026 Australian Teacher Aide of the...
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The art project that tortoise all

03 September

Upper Swan Primary School has two impressive new murals as part of a project to raise awareness about the crit...
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A story for all seasons

02 September

A new bilingual book, My Walk Through the Seasons on Ngaanyatjarra Country, has taken students from a remote c...
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WA Education Awards 2026 finalists announced

02 September

Excitement filled classrooms and school grounds this morning as students and staff celebrated the announcement...
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Taking the debate to Canberra

31 August

A team from Lakeland Senior High School will travel to Canberra to compete in the finals of the 2026 Great Stu...
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Eyebrows erased for World’s Greatest Shave

27 August

Students and staff members from John Forrest Secondary College raised more than $11,000 for the Leukaemia Foun...
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Cooking for communities at desert Dust Up

25 August

Students recently received a taste of the hospitality industry while helping feed hundreds of eventgoers at th...
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Atwell College earns national honour

24 August

Atwell College was recently crowned Special Education School of the Year at the 2026 Australian Education Awards.
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Graduate teachers look to the classroom

21 August

A recent Department of Education Graduate Teacher Career Evening provided pre-service and graduate teachers th...
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STEM isn’t only for the top of the class: Katherine Bennell-Pegg

20 August

You don’t have to be top of the class to be curious about science, and you don’t need permission to get involved.
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South West industry summit to benefit students

19 August

More than 100 educators, local businesses, industry representatives and government partners came together at B...
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Young artists travel to shine in exhibition

17 August

Eight talented students from Fitzroy Valley District High School are taking their place among Western Australi...
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Millilitre perfect for two public schools

14 August

Belmont City College and Sevenoaks Senior College tied for first place in the 2026 Royal Australian Chemical I...
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Record chapter for challenge

14 August

Students across WA turned the page on another successful Premier’s Reading Challenge, with almost 30,000 stude...
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Backstroker leads the way at Commonwealth Games

11 August

Carine Senior High School graduate Iona Anderson’s stunning success in the pool headed an impressive showing b...
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Hart of gold

10 August

One very talented West Australian public primary school student has been recognised alongside some of the best...
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Students 'grow together'

05 August

Dianella Secondary College has sprouted a new community garden, and it's already changing the way students learn.
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Connecting through technology

04 August

Students at Safety Bay Senior High School are helping local seniors navigate through their technology needs th...
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Girls shine at AFLW carnival

30 July

It was game on when eight schools came together for an all-girls AFL carnival, celebrating inclusion, empowerm...
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Innovation and impact celebrated

28 July

The outstanding achievements of several public school staff and students have been recognised in an award that...
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Sharing culture through dance

28 July

Wananami Remote Community School students spent weeks preparing for their traditional dance for NAIDOC Week an...
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Tiny school, big celebration

27 July

Salmon Gums Primary School recently celebrated 100 years of teaching and learning in the tiny Goldfields town....
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Perth Wildcats call for Kiara College standout

23 July

Just weeks after claiming their first School Sport WA Secondary Champion Schools basketball title, the Kiara C...
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Dunk a Deputy makes a splash

22 July

Students at Greenfields Primary School eagerly lined up, with excitement and cheering, during Attendance Week...
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Full-time kindy pilot extended

21 July

WA’s public school’s full-time Kindergarten pilot will expand in 2027, with five additional schools set to off...
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Term 3, 2026 important dates

20 July

Term 3 features a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness events.
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Education Minister’s Running Challenge back at fever pitch

17 July

West Australian elite athletes are encouraging students to get behind the Education Minister’s Running Challen...
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Students connect with Noongar culture

15 July

Students at Newton Moore Senior High School gained a hands-on understanding of Noongar culture by learning the...
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Partnerships prepare pupils for professional pathways

14 July

Gilmore College has hosted its first Future Directions Forum, bringing together government leaders, industry b...
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Country Week brings out the best

10 July

The recent Senior High Schools Country Week, its 96th edition, tested the skills of more than 4,400 students f...
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Going blue for mental health

10 July

North Harrisdale Primary dressed in blue for Do it for Dolly Day, a powerful display of unity, standing up aga...
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Schools' countdown to Telethon

09 July

Today marks 100 days until the annual Telethon weekend, as WA schools continue their efforts in baking, runnin...
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Rowing the Atlantic

07 July

Yangebup Primary School teacher, Laura Lilly, embodies the adage that courage is not the absence of fear.
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Students strike a chord

02 July

A celebration of musical talent filled the Cyril Tyler Auditorium at Perth Modern School as 430 public school...
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Glencoe stunning bird mural shines

29 June

Former Glencoe Primary School student, Brayden Strack, has returned to the school to paint a bright mural on t...
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Disc golf course scores with students and families

25 June

A new disc golf course at Poynter Primary School is proving a hit with students and families, turning frisbee...
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Planting seeds of knowledge

23 June

Students from Midvale Primary School took part in the inaugural Junior Farmer Day education program recently,...
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Isabella roars at Lions national final

22 June

Some people dread the prospect of speaking in front of a crowd, but Manea Senior College student Isabella Chal...
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A community conservation effort

18 June

What began as a conversation between sustainability leaders at Belmont City College and Cloverdale Primary Sch...
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Local health boost for Connolly community

16 June

Connolly Primary School is helping students stay healthy and ready to learn through a partnership with Kinross...
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Nominations open for WA Education Awards 2026

15 June

Nominations are now open for this year's WA Education Awards, offering the opportunity to highlight the except...
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Narrogin cattle program on the moo-ve

11 June

A group of students from Narrogin will compete at this year’s Perth Royal Show after impressing judges with th...
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WA schools shining bright on national stage

09 June

Four WA schools have been recognised as finalists in the 2026 Australian Education Awards.
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Lunch Gigs showcase student talent

08 June

Lively Lunch Gigs at Kelmscott Senior High School are getting rave reviews from student performers and audienc...
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Art from the heart wins Pulse prize

05 June

Butler College graduate Kira Landuyt has won the The West Australian Pulse 2026 Editor’s Choice Award for her...
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Flying before driving

04 June

Three Year 10 students from Kent Street Senior High School have already completed a solo aircraft flight, at a...
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Kindness never gets old

02 June

Year 12 students from North Albany Senior High School have formed meaningful intergenerational connections wit...
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Aussie astronaut inspires students to dream big

29 May

Students across Western Australia are looking to the stars after hearing from Australian of the Year 2026 and...
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Services now available through Connected Community trial schools

29 May

The four schools taking part in the Connected Community Schools trial have all launched their first services,...
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Tiny school having a big impact

26 May

Students at Cadoux Primary School have raised money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service while making gifts for...
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History in the baking

25 May

Students and staff at Pingelly Primary School are pre-heating their ovens and prepping their kitchens in a bid...
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Dedicated volunteers making a difference

22 May

As part of National Volunteer Week (18 to 24 May), P&C Day (22 May) is an opportunity to recognise the incredi...
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Aiming high on the netball court

21 May

Gilmore College student Prince George continues to stand tall on the national netball stage.
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Pedal to World Championships

19 May

Ellenbrook Secondary College student Charlotte Dunning is rolling towards the 2026 BMX World Championships in...
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Talented artists take out national awards

18 May

Several WA public school students have featured on the winners' list at the prestigious 2026 Lester Prize Yout...
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Cleared for take-off

14 May

Melville Senior High School Student, Brayden Rochford, has always dreamed of becoming an airline pilot. Now, w...
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Kimberley students explore career opportunities

12 May

Almost 1,000 students from the Kimberley region got a sneak peek into what life after school could look like a...
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Help for wildlife coming out of the blue

11 May

Two brothers from Roebuck Primary School have reached more than three-times their fundraising goal to help wil...
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Watt a win

08 May

Burrendah Primary School Year 6 students have raced to the top in the Synergy Schools Solar Challenge, with an...
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Big hits and big milestones

04 May

Treeby Primary School Year 5 student, Nate, is knocking it out of the park, literally, on the tee-ball diamond.
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Boomwhackers kick-start Telethon Challenge

01 May

Students at Mindarie Primary School are geared up to better the almost $20,000 they raised for last year’s Pre...
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Grayson finds superpowers on the track

30 April

This World Autism Month (April), we celebrate the strengths and uniqueness of people on the autism spectrum. G...
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Going bald in Broome for a cause

23 April

Two teachers from Broome Senior High School have made a bold commitment to breast cancer research, raising mor...
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From Busselton to beyond

22 April

A quantum physicist and Busselton Senior High School alumnus is packing his bags for a leading international u...
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Term 2, 2026 important dates

21 April

Term 2 features a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness events, offering schools valuab...
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Anzac spirit shines on

20 April

Ellenbrook Secondary College student Charlotte Tooby is about to take part in a special Anzac experience, flyi...
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Inkabee makes history

16 April

A Perth secondary school student has become the youngest artist to take on triple j’s Like a Version. 
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Bell rings to start work on inner-city primary school

14 April

Work has started on a new inner-city primary school in East Perth after recent development approval of the pla...
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Students very much up for debate

08 April

Three public secondary school students will represent Western Australia at the 2026 National Schools' Debating...
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Future first aiders at Yandeyarra

01 April

Eight students from Yandeyarra Remote Community School have taken their knowledge of safety to another level a...
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John Tonkin College students flex mussels

30 March

The mussels of Mandurah are acting as the ‘canaries in the coal mine’ for local waterways through an innovativ...
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Paws for applause

27 March

A Bayswater Primary School student has been recognised on the national stage for her tireless advocacy and com...
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Kelmscott students enjoying new facilities

25 March

With new and upgraded STEM, sports, music and performing arts facilities, Kelmscott Senior High School student...
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Affordable and healthy lunches on more school menus

24 March

Public schools will benefit from a $10 million investment to improve school canteens and expand access to heal...
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A new chapter begins

23 March

Young readers are being called on to again turn the pages for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, which kicks off...
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Grants encourage students to walk, wheel and ride to school

20 March

Fifty-one WA schools will look to boost riding skills, improve bike and walking access and build transport inf...
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Skye’s the limit for Muay Thai contender

19 March

Coodanup College student Skye Branson is poised and ready to strike, heading to Queensland this weekend to fig...
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Late call, strong finish

18 March

Former Churchlands Senior High School student Sidney Stephens reached the pinnacle of her sport when she earne...
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Read. Feed. Compete.

17 March

More than 60 students start their day at Gibbs Street Primary School with a free breakfast, a game of handball...
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A journey of remembrance

16 March

For John Curtin College of the Arts Year 11 student Amy Newton-Norris, the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour w...
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WA students full throttle for STEM racing finals

13 March

While most eyes were on the Albert Park racetrack for the Australian Grand Prix, students from around the coun...
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Roebourne redevelopment completed ahead of schedule

12 March

Students at Roebourne District High School started the new school year in upgraded facilities, following the c...
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Ambitious Hana skates into the record books

11 March

Hana Bath says determination is her secret weapon in her quest to skate for Australia at the 2030 French Alps...
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Mindarie building strong TEAM

10 March

Mindarie students continue to kick goals, both in and out of the classroom, after a program designed to suppor...
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Singing award nomination for Auslan interpreter

06 March

Luke Eastman is an Auslan interpreter who performs with Perth indie band Alter Boy as a performance signer.
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Winner paves way for inclusion

05 March

Patricia Levitzke-Gray, from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre, has won the 2026 Director General’s Women...
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Top 30 spots A-major achievement

03 March

Three former Western Australian public school students are chasing their dreams on national television after e...
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Embedding Yawuru language and culture at school

26 February

A teacher dedicated to sharing language and culture is a finalist for the Department of Education’s 2026 Women...
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Students find magic in storytelling

24 February

Students across Western Australia are learning how to build their own books, while also raising funds for thei...
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Patti shines light on Auslan

23 February

Patricia Levitzke-Gray has been recognised as a finalist for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award for her leade...
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WA's Next Star

20 February

Former Caralee Community School and Willetton Senior High School student Luke Paul has made Australian basketb...
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From science lab to Women of Achievement finalist

19 February

Championing curiosity, confidence and opportunity in STEM, Laboratory Technician Jane Alexander from Joseph Ba...
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Barista training helps Exmouth students with daily grind

18 February

Students at Exmouth District High School can now master a macchiato and learn to pour a perfect flat white fol...
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Finalist inspired most by her students

17 February

Putting others first inspired an education career for Principal Alison Parolo, a finalist in the Department’s...
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Rob Riley Memorial Prize awarded to WA’s top Aboriginal students

13 February

Sienna McLaren and Callum Hudman graduated secondary school last year with an additional honour to display as...
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Students score big with footy favourites

13 February

With all eyes on Perth this weekend for the blockbuster AFL Origin match, young rising stars had the chance to...
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Award finalist driven to make a difference

12 February

An education assistant’s dedication to supporting students, families and staff has been recognised in the Depa...
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State-of-the-art upgrade for Duncraig Senior High School

11 February

Students at Duncraig Senior High School are now enjoying their new science and English blocks.
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2026 Women of Achievement Award finalists announced

10 February

Five outstanding women have today been announced as finalists for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award.
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Epic albatross helps Kortni claim un-fore-gettable win

09 February

Imagine making an albatross, golf’s rarest of birds, on the final hole to win a tournament by one shot. 
Sunrise over two new schools

06 February

Two new public schools opened their doors to students for the first time on day one of this term.
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Supporting community access to school sporting facilities

05 February

Public schools and local sporting organisations across Western Australia will share in more than $1.4 million...
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Kindy milestone

04 February

A special cohort of students at five public schools has marked a double milestone this week, starting school f...
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Term 1, 2026 important dates

03 February

With a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness days scheduled across Term 1, schools have...
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My first day

02 February

The start of a new school year brings many firsts. For many, it’s their first day of Kindergarten. For many mo...
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From the east coast to the Pilbara

30 January

Eight eager teachers have made the exciting cross-country journey from the eastern states of Australia to the...
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PALS welcomed at Fairview Primary

28 January

Fairview Primary School in Collie is one of 16 WA schools to benefit from a grant program aimed at promoting A...
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Back-to-back acknowledgements

27 January

Department of Education stalwart John Marrapodi PSM OAM was recognised on the Australia Day 2026 Honours List,...
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Grants reducing waste in schools

27 January

More than $150,000 has been awarded to WA schools to help reduce waste, with more money still up for grabs.
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Strong culture, global connections

22 January

“Empowering, affirming and transformative”. This is how Lieshia Green described her experience as a delegate...
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Sharing Aboriginal culture through VR

21 January

Students and staff at Halls Creek District High School are connecting people to Aboriginal culture and preserv...
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50yo rust-bucket no match for country kid with YouTube

19 January

An 11-year-old watching YouTube might not be uncommon, but one using the platform to learn the mechanical skil...
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Upgrades boost learning spaces

15 January

Significant upgrades at three WA public schools are finished providing modern, purpose-built learning spaces.
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Remote school’s remarkable talent for art

12 January

Fitzroy Valley District High School left its mark on the national arts stage in 2025, with students earning to...
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Singing superstars

08 January

Perth primary school students are taking part in a program with West Australian Opera to develop their confide...
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Creating calm at Harrisdale Primary School

06 January

When Deputy Principal Paula Boyd noticed an increasing number of students with higher sensory needs and anxiet...
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Diving into a swim teacher career

02 January

Students at Coodanup College have participated in a unique Training to Employment Pathway Pilot.
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Innovative educator bridging culture and technology

30 December

Mt Lockyer Primary School teacher, Carly Mayfield was named outstanding regional role model at the 2025 Women...
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Student Olympic change makers

29 December

Two Western Australian students have let their voices shine at the Olympic Change-Maker National Summit in Can...
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Cheer squad goals

23 December

Greenwood College’s cheer team claimed first place in their division at the Australian All Star Cheerleading F...
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Public school students win top education award

22 December

An aspiring engineer and a future electrotechnology electrician, both public school graduates, have been award...
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Shenton shines

22 December

The first cohort of Shenton College students to participate in a life-changing program for their entire second...
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Student voice powers award win for Broome Residential College

19 December

Broome Residential College’s ‘My place, my future’ campaign won the Commissioner for Children and Young People...
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Gifted and Talented alumni are making their mark

17 December

From ballet studios to engineering labs and even the glamorous Academy Awards stage, Western Australia’s Gifte...
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Kimberley Round-Up caps off a memorable year

15 December

Almost 200 Year 6 students from across the Kimberley marked the end of primary school by attending the remarka...
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Joondalup Education Support Centre recognised for sustainability leadership

12 December

Joondalup Education Support Centre has claimed the schools category in the 2025 WasteSorted Awards, which reco...
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Student council welcomes new leaders

11 December

A new cohort of 16 exceptional students has been chosen to join the Western Australia Student Council.
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Innovation wins praise and prizes

10 December

From hot dog warnings to migrating crab sweepers, these are some of the creative solutions to real world probl...
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Picton’s look back in time

09 December

Picton Primary School staff and students were transported to the past when they opened a time capsule that was...
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Talented artist recognised in the 2025 Shaun Tan Award

08 December

Western Australia’s next generation of artists have been celebrated at the 2025 Shaun Tan Award for Young Arti...
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Grace rises with the tide

05 December

Grace Sharma, a Year 10 student at Perth Modern School shone at the recent National History Challenge, picking...
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South West students shine at Scitech Challenge Days

04 December

Students from South West Regional PEAC edged out teams from 44 primary schools across Western Australia at Sci...
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Cooper’s continental shift

28 November

Coastal Lakes College student, Cooper Dunlop, has signed with Dutch cycling development team Gepla Watersley R...
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Harrisdale Handlebars get moving for Movember

24 November

Midnight cheese toasties and country music singalongs in the early morning hours will spur on a team of Harris...
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Lights, camera, learning!

19 November

The way that Floreat Park Primary School is building a professional learning culture has gained international...
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Science superstar

18 November

Willetton Senior High School science teacher Nathan Curnow has been named STEM Educator of the Year (Schools)...
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Minister’s Teacher of the Year 2025

17 November

A Perth primary school teacher who blends expert classroom practice with visionary leadership and a strong com...
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WA Education Awards 2025 winners announced

17 November

Seven amazing school communities and one outstanding teacher are celebrating today after being named winners i...
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Keeping schools beautiful

13 November

A beautiful mural painted by Williams Primary School students has been selected as a state finalist for the Pa...
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2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour ambassadors announced

11 November

The ten ambassadors who will represent Western Australian schools for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour ha...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in disability and inclusion

10 November

Four schools have been recognised for their outstanding work in supporting the diverse needs of students and c...
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Serving up success

10 November

The School Breakfast Program has been expanded to meet the nutritional needs of more students, more often.
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in school leadership

06 November

Four public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding approach and re...
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder STEM team up for the challenge in national final

05 November

A crew of creative problem solvers from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School will be hoping to strike gold...
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Help crown top science gong’s People’s Choice Award winner

03 November

Four public school staff have been acknowledged at this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
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Taking a victory lap

03 November

The Education Minister’s Running Challenge has wrapped up its third year, with a presentation event taking pla...
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Hats off to teachers

31 October

World Teachers’ Day celebrates teachers across Australia to thank them for supporting, inspiring, educating an...
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Teaching runs in the family

31 October

Today is World Teachers’ Day today and we’re shining a light on a father-daughter duo who are teaching togethe...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in early childhood education

30 October

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their excellence in early childhood...
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Ramped up for boccia

29 October

A Year 8 student at Applecross Senior High School can now fully participate in a sport he loves thanks to two...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Minister’s Teacher of the Year

28 October

Four exceptional public school teachers have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their dedication t...
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Making their own way

27 October

Newton Moore Education Support Centre students have been developing essential life skills to better prepare th...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in cultural responsiveness

23 October

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their approach to cultural resp...
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All you need to know about Leavers WA 2025

22 October

information for Year 12 students, parents and caregivers ahead of Leavers WA 2025
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Pemberton students to shine on state stage at YOH Fest

22 October

Pemberton District High School is punching above its weight, with its Year 8 drama students earning a coveted...
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Robots at the ready

21 October

Students from two public high schools have excelled when they put their robotic skills to the test in the annu...
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Bike rides benefit Butler students

16 October

Friday bike rides are the highlight of the week at Butler College as education support students and staff embr...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – secondary

15 October

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their excellence in tea...
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Term 4, 2025 important dates

13 October

Term 4 promises a meaningful and celebratory end to the school year for Western Australian schools.
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A celebration of kids helping kids

10 October

More than $100,000 was raised by Western Australian kids, for West Australian kids during the 2025 Premier’s T...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in wellbeing and learning

09 October

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to wellbeing and lear...
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Induction program welcomes cohort of 40 new principals

07 October

Forty newly-appointed principals from across Western Australia recently completed the Department’s two-day res...
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2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – primary

02 October

Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for enhancing student achievement...
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Puppeteers at work

01 October

Doubleview Primary School students let their imaginations run wild when making their very own no-sew puppets u...
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New primary school in Alkimos to open in 2027

30 September

A new $45.5 million primary school in the fast-growing northern suburb of Alkimos is another step closer, with...
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Hedland student named 2025 WA apprentice of the year

26 September

Hedland Senior High School student Cadie Doyle was named the WA School-based Apprentice of the Year at the 202...
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Schools stand out at Mental Health Awards

26 September

Three WA public schools have been recognised for their innovation and commitment at this year’s WA Mental Heal...
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Young voices to hit the right note

24 September

The combined voices of almost 4,500 students from 96 public primary schools will fill the Perth High Performan...
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WA Education Awards 2025 finalists announced

23 September

There were cheers heard among classrooms and school grounds this morning as the finalists for the WA Education...
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Accredited Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training launched in WA

22 September

A new certificate in teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, recently celebrated its first i...
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Southern River students steal the show

19 September

Even the most seasoned entertainers might feel slightly out of their depth performing for an audience of 150 m...
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Digging in to bush food learning

18 September

Kambalda West District High School’s Year 3 students rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty during...
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Regional stars shine to earn scholarship

17 September

Two prospective secondary teachers from regional WA are this year’s recipients of the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Tea...
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A peek at peak performance training

16 September

Specialist sport program students from Butler College and Belridge Secondary College were recently treated to...
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Double honour for Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants

15 September

Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants have been recognised on the national stage in the 2025 Australi...
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Library officer checks out an award

12 September

Booragoon Primary School library officer Brooke Donabie has been acknowledged at this year’s Library Board Awa...
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A world of knowledge

11 September

Nikitha Balram, from Perth Modern School, has shown off her outstanding geographical knowledge, ranking first...
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Public schools shine at Australian Education Awards

10 September

Joseph Banks Secondary College and Chrissy Marcelli from West Leeming Primary School have claimed their respec...
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Belridge racers cooking with gas

08 September

A team of students from Belridge Secondary College did Western Australia proud on the global stage, placing fo...
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A trial of schools as community hubs

05 September

Four Western Australian public schools have been selected for a transformative 4-year trial that will connect...
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Primary school named finalist in reconciliation in education awards

04 September

Bannister Creek Primary School is one of six national finalists in the prestigious 2025 Narragunnawali Reconci...
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Sharing stories of culture and language

03 September

A Goldfields teacher, who has been sharing First Nations language and stories with students on Country, has no...
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The young heroes lighting up Telethon 2025

03 September

Jordan, Xavier, Paige and Izzy couldn’t hide their smiles when they were named this year’s Little Telethon Stars.
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Talented Young Originals

02 September

Six students from Fitzroy Valley District High School were among the finalists in this year’s Young Originals...
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Halls of Fame for sibling readers

29 August

Mia and Harley Grey have entered the Premier’s Reading Challenge Hall of Fame after placing as the top readers...
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AFL whistleblower inspires students

28 August

For footy-mad students at North Harrisdale Primary School, best-on-ground at the West Coast-Adelaide clash ear...
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Full-time Kindergarten pilot to start 2026

28 August

The free full-time Kindergarten pilot has been brought forward to start in 2026, a year earlier than planned,...
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Principal speaks the language of inclusion

25 August

Collier Primary School principal Emma Bancroft has been nominated for a national humanitarian award for her wo...
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Sparking curiosity and creativity

14 August

Davallia Primary School students used a recent STEAM Week to focus on how they could create a more sustainable...
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From coop to catwalk

12 August

Vasse Primary School staff and students clucked with excitement as one of their own got to strut her stuff in...
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Navigating teens and tech: lessons for parents from Netflix’s Adolescence

11 August

If you've recently watched the Netflix series Adolescence, you might have found yourself deep in conversation...
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Inspiring the next generation of space explorers

05 August

Students across Australia are invited to be inspired by space industry professionals during free online excurs...
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Re-opened for learning

01 August

Comet Bay College officially reopened its newly rebuilt Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and English bloc...
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Nominations open for WA Education Awards 2025

25 July

Nominations are now open for the WA Education Awards 2025, with two new categories set to bring excitement amo...
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Lights, camera, action!

24 July

Dardanup Primary School students donned their filmmaker hats and learnt how to produce, film and edit a short...
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Term 3, 2025 important dates

23 July

Term 3 is shaping up to be one filled with fun, recognition and meaningful moments across Western Australian s...
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Bunbury students safeguarding future of crabs

22 July

The future now looks bright for Bunbury’s blue swimmer crabs thanks to the diligent work of local science stud...
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Hit the ground running

21 July

Students can win some of the thousands of dollars in prizes that are up for grabs each week of Term 3, just by...
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Year 12 talents on display at the Art Gallery

18 July

An exhibition featuring 61 works from 2024 visual arts graduates is currently on display at the Art Gallery of...
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Students become rescue ready

17 July

Year 8 students from the South West teamed up with emergency service crews last month to take part in realisti...
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Turning vision loss into strength

15 July

Albany-based Education Assistant, Mikayla Camp, has been recognised at the 2025 VisAbility Awards for her outs...
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Students unite for NAIDOC Week

11 July

Students at Kent Street Senior High School celebrated NAIDOC Week 2025 with engaging activities.
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Growing beyond Earth

10 July

Students from Albany Senior High School visited the Western Australian Space Science Education Centre (WASSEC)...
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Students take audience on a journey through time and space at Opus 2025

09 July

A celebration of musical talent and creativity filled the Cyril Tyler Auditorium at Perth Modern School as stu...
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Tech heroes recognised

09 July

A Workplace Learning Logbook mobile application, developed by staff at Mindarie Secondary College, was just on...
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A Thai-riffic journey ahead

08 July

A Perth Modern School student has been selected to assess his geographical knowledge and skills at an internat...
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Music, magic and courage

04 July

A Year 6 student has transformed a year of joy, challenge and adventure into a published book that celebrates...
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Student researchers in the field

01 July

Albany Senior High School students have taken to the field, researching the impact of heat on local seagrass.
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Traditional ceremony marks opening of new bush garden

27 June

The first stage of a new bush garden recently was unveiled at Baldivis Secondary College, the occasion kicked...
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Heathridge Garden Gurus making sustainable attainable

26 June

It was all hands-on deck recently when students at Heathridge Primary School begun planting their new Miyawaki...
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Big win for WorldSkills students

25 June

TeamWA claimed 23 medals at the national 2025 WorldSkills National Championships, including seven from public...
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WA educators recognised on national stage

24 June

Ashdale Secondary College and West Leeming Primary School science specialist, Chrissy Marcelli, have been reco...
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Students kick major goals

19 June

Four students from Como Secondary College have been selected for the prestigious AFL Next Generation Academy –...
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Truckloads of fun

18 June

A new outdoor play space has been unveiled at Beenyup Primary School, targeting students in early childhood ye...
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Hockey students test their skills

17 June

Thirty specialist hockey students from Como Secondary College had an incredible chance to show off their talen...
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Football rising star makes her mark

16 June

Comet Bay College Year 11 student, Charlie Fletcher, was named in the All-Australian team following a sensatio...
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Out of this world patch work on display

10 June

A Year 12 student from Kalamunda Senior High School won the Out of This World Talent: Mission Patch Design Com...
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Book-loving alien lands in the Midwest

09 June

Book-loving alien, Dewey Dex, has returned for this year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge.
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Woodbridge waste warriors

05 June

This World Environment Day, 5 June 2025, students from Woodbridge Primary School are stepping up to raise awar...
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Students farewell a Lawley legend

04 June

Students and staff from Mount Lawley Senior High School have honoured the memory of ‘Lawley legend’, Arthur Le...
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A ceremony of remembrance for Aboriginal Anzacs

03 June

Hundreds of students from the Follow the Dream program converged on Kings Park during Reconciliation Week to h...
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Equestrian excellence

30 May

Three students from Western Australian College of Agriculture in Morawa were among the few WA public schools t...
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Yoga for young lungs

28 May

The student community at Harmony Primary School have united to support a classmate battling chronic lung disea...
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Pitch perfect

26 May

A South West school band has achieved success on the national stage, becoming the first WA band to win both a...
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Celebrating the heart of our schools

23 May

This week, we celebrate both National Volunteer Week and P&C WA Day.
Public school life
School community supporting mindfulness

21 May

A passionate educator, and mother of three, who has embraced the power of yoga, is encouraging students and pa...
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WA student tackles success

19 May

A John Curtin College of the Arts student has signed with a top talent agency from the USA to turn his passion...
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A powerful role model

16 May

Leeming Senior High School science teacher Jackson Stubberfield is preparing to represent Australia at the Wor...
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Kids helping kids make a difference

15 May

Poynter Primary School in Duncraig became a vibrant sea of capes and masks recently when around 500 students a...
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Young WA student sprints to victory

13 May

A West Australian schoolgirl is the fastest female in Australia in her age group.
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Cycle of success

09 May

Two Coastal Lakes College students are celebrating strong performances at the Australian Junior Track National...
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From Manjimup to the Moon

30 April

Jaxon Liebeck, a 2016 graduate from Manjimup Senior High School, returned to the classroom where it all began,...
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Exploring a future in STEM

28 April

More than 150 students from 10 different schools attended an event at Southern River College last term to expl...
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Turning refuse into produce

24 April

Students at Dalwallinu District High School have stepped up their successful sustainability efforts from 2024.
Events and initiatives
Pedal to the metal for youth mental health

17 April

A cycling enthusiast from the Department of Education, who has been a driving force in helping to raise funds...
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AFL icon encourages students to be resilient

14 April

Courageous AFL icon and the 2025 Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher, this week inspired more than 200 WA st...
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Marmion students design a sustainable future

11 April

Two teams of Marmion Primary School students claimed placings in a recent competition to design a sustainable...
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Learning from the pros

10 April

Drama students at John Curtin College of Arts have been learning from the best through a special workshop with...
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Squats that make a difference

08 April

A group of passionate teachers and community members have raised thousands of dollars to support the National...
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Paging all readers: it’s time for the next challenge

07 April

The 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge kicks off today, a greater prize bucket up for grabs for eager book worms.
Events and initiatives
Running for wildlife protection

04 April

Six Gilmore College staff’s daily exercising among nature has helped to raise money for wildlife protection an...
Public school life
Jolimont recycling effort a peg above

02 April

This year, Jolimont Primary School students are leading an inspiring sustainability initiative Plastic to Pegs...
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Shenton College students provide helping hands

31 March

For the past decade, students from Shenton College have been a driving force in helping to improve the lives o...
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Riding for an important cause

28 March

A dedicated Perth school deputy principal has been raising money for cancer research and prevention through cy...
Public school life
Students return to the surf

26 March

After almost three decades away, Cowaramup Primary School Year 5 and 6 students have donned their wet suits an...
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Shooting star sets her sights on success

24 March

Pinjarra Senior High School’s Harper Floyd has been selected to join Shooting Australia’s prestigious Junior P...
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New beginnings: Overseas educators settle into WA schools

20 March

Sixty teachers from overseas are now calling Western Australia home, bringing their expertise, passion and fre...
Public school life
Connection to Japanese culture leads student on tour

19 March

India Baker, from Woodvale Secondary College, is excited to embark on a journey that will deepen her growing k...
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Rallying behind our young athletes

18 March

Perth Modern School student, Chelsea Wu created history recently when she competed at the 2025 World Table Ten...
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Cutting edge technology for Broome students

17 March

A new STEM room equipped with advanced technology is benefitting students at Broome Senior High School
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New life skills on aisle one

13 March

Students at Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre are getting a hands-on learning experience at...
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Cutting-edge facilities open at Eaton Community College

12 March

Eaton Community College students started Term 1 with a brand-new $8.2 million design and technology block, del...
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Prescription for success: Students excel in Young Doctor Essay Competition

11 March

Perth Modern School students, Samantha See and Porshia Fernando, have claimed the first two places in the 2025...
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Passionate storyteller honoured in WA Women’s Hall of Fame

10 March

A passionate storyteller and extraordinary leader who is the driving force behind communications initiatives i...
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Winner driving force behind cultural inclusion in education

06 March

An empowering educator, who has dedicated decades to advocacy and equity in education, has taken out the 2025...
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Breaking down language barriers early

05 March

A special multicultural pre-school program in Balga is proving that language doesn’t have to be a barrier to a...
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Teacher librarian building a legacy of literacy

04 March

A passionate educator dedicated to fostering literacy education and inclusion has been named a finalist for th...
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Match point win in Minecraft competition

03 March

Denmark Senior High School student wins national Esports award for their creativity and innovation.
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Award finalist celebrated for improving resilience and confidence

28 February

A student support officer at Margaret River Senior High School has been recognised for her outstanding contrib...
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Swimming for a cause

27 February

A determined Perth swimmer is taking on an epic challenge to raise money for sick kids while inspiring her sch...
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Educator empowers students to dream big

26 February

A passionate educator and advocate for equity in education, Dr Jennet Hansen has been named a finalist for the...
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Graduates gift a love of reading

25 February

The 2024 graduates from Bicton Primary School left their peers with a parting gift that’s a bit different, a n...
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Dedicated and caring foundation principal recognised

24 February

An inspiring principal who is deeply respected for her compassion and innovative approaches has been named a f...
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Student's learnings had lasting impact on award finalist

21 February

A principal education officer committed to driving change in the public education system has been recognised i...
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Lesmurdie maths teacher heads to the AFL

19 February

Lesmurdie Senior High School principal Donna Gardiner is looking for a new maths and PE teacher after hers was...
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Students chance to design space suit patch

18 February

WA students are invited to design mission patches that will feature on astronaut suits.
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Decades of dedication recognised

17 February

Vicki Delves has been a driving force in WA sport for more than 30 years.
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2024 Rob Riley Memorial Prize winners announced

14 February

Two aspiring health professionals have been named the highest-achieving Aboriginal graduates of 2024, taking o...
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Test debut for former cricket program graduate

13 February

Belridge Secondary College is leading the way in inspiring young students to pursue their sporting careers thr...
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2025 Women of Achievement Award finalists announced

11 February

Five outstanding female employees have been recognised for their significant contribution to public education...
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Help needed to get kids to school safely

11 February

As the school year begins, it’s not just students who are preparing to head back, but traffic wardens across W...
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Roebuck Primary School leads sustainability with award-winning project

10 February

Roebuck Primary School’s Environment Student Action Team will lead an inspiring school and community sustainab...
Public school life
Students learn big at arts festival

06 February

Mount Lawley Senior High school students are thrilled to head back to school for 2025 as they partner with Aus...
Public school life
Beat the heat from day one

04 February

There are some extremely high temperatures forecast in parts of WA for the first week of school.
Public school life
Easing first-day nerves

03 February

For some students heading into the 2025 school year, it will be the first time they’ve stepped onto a primary...
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Honours for excellent educators and legendary leaders

29 January

Three notable contributors to public education in WA were recognised on Australia Day, with prestigious nation...
Public school life
Student podcast encourages peers to Step Up and Shine

08 January

Three Year 6 students from Harrisdale Primary School are making waves with an innovative podcast.
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Ellenbrook hoists shield again

06 January

Ellenbrook Secondary College’s exceptional vocational education and training (VET) program has again been reco...
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Riding a wave of success

30 December

Margaret River Senior High School students dominated the Mark Richards Shield school surfing divisions of the...
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Plastic fantastic

27 December

Two of our regional schools have taken our honours in respective categories of the rECOnstructed Art Competiti...
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Students launch off to destination Mars

24 December

As the school year came to an end, WA’s schools were rushing to leave Earth behind to travel into space by exp...
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A winning passion for outdoor ed

23 December

A passion for outdoor education has earned Mindarie Senior College teacher Ashleigh Weyer the 2024 Outdoors WA...
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Ready, VET, gold!

19 December

John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA) has claimed gold in the School Pathways to VET Award at the 2024 Austra...
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Public school students win top education honour

18 December

Two outstanding public school graduates — one set on joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the other who ho...
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Calista on another level

17 December

Calista Primary School won this year’s FUSE Cup, claiming winning back-to-back titles.
Events and initiatives
Making a splash in STEM

16 December

Students from Cloverdale Education Support Centre have found a creative way to tackle a common rainy-day troub...
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Bagus language teacher wins national award

13 December

An Indonesian language teacher who educates isolated students across the state has taken out a top award.
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Leaders recognised for public sector excellence

13 December

Former Director General, Lisa Rodgers PSM, has been awarded a prestigious public sector award for being a resp...
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New group of student leaders announced for WA Student Council

12 December

The latest cohort of exceptional students have been selected to join the Western Australia Student Council.
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WA students shine on Yale stage

11 December

Three West Australian students excelled at the World Scholars Cup at Yale University last month, picking up a...
In the news
Bluey creator lets knowledge off the leash at WA Education Awards

10 December

From the mind of an outback Queensland dad, Bluey is Joe Brumm’s third child depicting modern Australian paren...
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Melville’s new facilities ready for ‘25

05 December

Melville Senior High School has unveiled its new $9.8 million state-of-the-art sports hall and STEM classrooms.
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Schools on the move

04 December

Three Western Australian schools held their inaugural School Open Streets events, closing off local streets to...
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It’s cool to be kind

02 December

Small acts of kindness have taken Goomalling Primary School student Tyrel Glatz all the way to Sydney, where h...
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Roleystone redevelopment begins

29 November

Construction has begun on a significant redevelopment at Roleystone Community College.
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Prizes for innovative young minds

27 November

Halls Head students who designed a purpose-built “house on wheels” have taken out the Minister’s Innovation Ch...
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Students on song

26 November

Students at an Armadale primary school have taken out a national songwriting prize for their musical piece abo...
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Championing food security

19 November

Year 9 Geography students at John Forrest Secondary College have again championed the CARAD (Centre for Asylum...
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Marathon relay efforts changing lives

18 November

Students and staff from Warwick Senior High School certainly put their best feet forward at this year’s Cancer...
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Prize for pelican piece

13 November

Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre students have been awarded the Alcoa Primary School Award at the Cas...
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Students to travel to Japan for Anzac tour

11 November

Ten students have been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime tour to deepen their understanding of the Anzac legacy.
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WA Education Awards 2024 winners announced

11 November

Six outstanding schools from across the state are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Educat...
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Active superstars run to success

06 November

Another successful Education Minister’s Running Challenge has reached the finish line, with more participation...
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2024 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning (secondary)

05 November

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the way they prepare student...
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning (primary)

03 November

Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their commitment to providing...
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in school leadership

01 November

Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2024 for taking an inclusi...
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Inaugural scholarship awarded to Perth educator

31 October

A Perth educator has been awarded an inaugural scholarship to study a Master of Education Leadership overseas.
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Generations connect through milestone birthday

30 October

Students past and present from one of Perth’s oldest primary schools have come together to celebrate a milesto...
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in cultural responsiveness

28 October

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to cultural responsiv...
Public school life
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day

25 October

World Teachers’ Day is celebrated across Australia today to thank educators for their unwavering passion and d...
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Young readers bound for success

24 October

The chapter has closed on another record-breaking Premier’s Reading Challenge.
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in wellbeing and learning

23 October

Four schools have been recognised for their incredible work and achievements in supporting the wellbeing of st...
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Making history one step at a time

21 October

Rockingham Senior High School sets the standard for community engagement with its Try-A-Thon named the most su...
Events and initiatives In the news
Singing in Quay

18 October

Elizabeth Quay was a sight to behold when more than 1,300 West Australian students came together to sing and d...
New Director General appointed

17 October

Jay Peckitt has been announced as the new Director General for the Department of Education.
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Age is just a number

14 October

An early childhood teacher has brought aged-care residents into her kindergarten class to encourage mutual enr...
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WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in disability and inclusion

11 October

Four schools have been recognised for creating an inclusive school environment.
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Margaret River Senior High School rides the wave to victory

09 October

Margaret River Senior High School has once again dominated the competition, claiming the Champion School Title...
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From space to sea

08 October

Students from a Waikiki school have taken out a prize for their research project designed to boost the local p...
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Perth school graduate lands Hollywood gig

04 October

A former Mount Lawley Senior High School performing arts student has landed a role in a major Hollywood movie...
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Singing sensations

02 October

Hilton Primary School students have sung loud and proud for the world premiere of a new children’s stage show...
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Waste winners

01 October

West Australian public schools have been recognised for creating innovative waste practices and solutions.
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Awesome foursome named 2024 Little Telethon Stars

30 September

When Nate, Nazeem, Florence, and Charlee were announced as this year’s Little Telethon Stars, they couldn’t co...
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WA education assistance team earns prestigious award for outstanding work

27 September

The Ocean Reef Senior High School Education Assistant team has received top honours as the 2024 Australian Tea...
Public school life
Canning Vale's heart of gold

25 September

If acts of kindness were an Olympic sport, Canning Vale Primary School teacher Belinda Johnston would take hom...
In the news
Praise for Paralympians

18 September

The buzz has settled from Paris 2024, but the mark our former public school students left on their sports will...
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Geography students on top of the world

17 September

Seven public school students have solidified themselves as the best in the state for their respective year gro...
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Two WA educators among national teaching award winners

16 September

Two WA public school teachers have been recognised as being among the most inspiring in the country.
Events and initiatives
Mid West music students shine in Sydney

12 September

Geraldton Schools Combined Band can put Sydney Opera House on their performance resume after showcasing their...
In the news
Tagging along with emergency services

11 September

It’s usually a cause of concern when any emergency services show up to a school. But that was certainly not th...
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WA Education Awards finalists announced

10 September

From schools in the golden fields of the Wheatbelt and red earth of the Pilbara, to bustling metro schools, th...
Public school life
Pedalling to success

09 September

Students from a remote community school have undertaken a spectacular bike journey to one of the Kimberley’s m...
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Educators shine at school network awards

06 September

A network of schools located in the Pilbara celebrated its dedicated educators and staff at the annual Karrath...
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Rising music talent unearthed

06 September

Former Ellenbrook Secondary College student, Mariae Cassandra, has catapulted onto the national stage after wi...
In the news Public school life
Paw-some authors share language and culture

05 September

Students living in one of Australia’s most remote communities have written and illustrated a bilingual picture...
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AFL crowns Pinjarra teacher king of the pack

04 September

The AFL footy finals start this Thursday night, but a Pinjarra high school teacher is already celebrating vict...
Public school life
From beakers to books

29 August

A school lab tech has swapped her safety goggles for reading glasses as she enters the world of book publishing.
Events and initiatives Public school life
Professors in the making

29 August

West Australian school students with aspirations to become the next generation of medical professionals had th...
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Reaching new heights

26 August

Students from Melville Senior High School now have a clearer flight path into a career in aviation thanks to a...
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Framing the future

21 August

Time is running out to view the 2024 Young Originals exhibition, which showcases the incredible talent of emer...
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Warwick engineers a Premier Science Award win

20 August

Ashdale Secondary College already offers a terrific science-based specialist program through its STEM Institute.
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Students race for Grand Prix success

15 August

Belridge Secondary College Year 9 and 10 students put their minds and engineering skills to the test in the in...
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Schooling the Paris 2024 Olympics

14 August

The Paris Olympic Games have come and gone, but the performances of former public school students are still be...
Public school life
Students celebrating science

14 August

Rostrata Primary School students have donned their lab coats for their annual two-week science festival.
Public school life
Bringing the world into classrooms

13 August

More than 130 schools will participate in Scitech’s first virtual excursions during this year’s National Scien...
Events and initiatives
Grant boosts Condingup Primary School’s sustainability efforts

12 August

Condingup Primary School is one of dozens of schools across Western Australia that are benefiting from a gener...
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Looking back to winning big

07 August

In 2023, five schools were named winners at the Western Australian Education Awards for their dedication and c...
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Vocational victories

06 August

Three vocational students have been named finalists in this year’s WA Training Awards.
In the news Public school life
Tree-mendous outdoor classroom

05 August

Ashdale Primary School students and staff are now seeing the forest for the trees as they unveil an innovative...
Events and initiatives Public school life
From Kelmscott to Canberra

01 August

Six Kelmscott Senior High School students are taking part in a summit to strengthen collaboration between youn...
Public school life
Acting up in East Kalgoorlie

31 July

Students from East Kalgoorlie Primary School have showcased their filmmaking talents in a unique project set i...
Reward and recognition
On course for a green life

30 July

As West Aussie Hannah Green prepares to tee off for Australia at the Olympic Games, the next star from Como Se...
Reward and recognition Public school life
Inspiring young scientists

25 July

West Australian schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to teaching Albert Einstein’s fam...
Events and initiatives Public school life
Students inspired by ballet workshop

24 July

Girrawheen Senior High School students recently swapped pens and pencils for pirouettes and sautés.
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition
A look back at the first WA Education Awards

23 July

Since 2008, the WA Education Awards has been a highlight of the education calendar.
Public school life
Lessons in literacy, art, and culture

22 July

North Cottesloe Primary School students have illustrated a book to learn about local Indigenous culture.
Reward and recognition
Aspiring Aboriginal teachers win scholarship

19 July

Two Aboriginal educators passionate about making a difference at regional public schools have been awarded a l...
Reward and recognition Public school life
Hollywood on the horizon

18 July

One Applecross Senior High School student leaps from the school stage to the silver screen as she makes her ac...
Events and initiatives In the news
Native trees teach traditions

17 July

A new nature walk at Broome Senior High School enables students to learn about the rich botanical diversity of...
Events and initiatives
Challenge off and running

16 July

The Education Minister’s Running Challenge started this week and Simon Reid, Principal of Coolbinia Primary Sc...
Public school life
Turtle-y awesome rescue by students

15 July

A recent school trip to clean up Binningup Beach took an unexpected turn for three students from Parkfield Pri...
Reward and recognition
Art teacher is Archibald finalist again

10 July

Award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher, Jill Ansell, has been named a finalist for the Archibald Pr...
Events and initiatives Public school life
Stepping into NAIDOC celebrations

09 July

River Valley Primary School students have put their art and paving skills to the test for their NAIDOC Week, h...
In the news Reward and recognition
Inspiring sportswoman and educator finalist in NAIDOC award

08 July

An Aboriginal educator in the Pilbara who inspires young Indigenous students through health and fitness was na...
Public school life
Students lead wetland rehabilitation

05 July

Ashburton Drive Primary School staff are fostering an appreciation in its students for the local wetlands.
In the news
Student-made lamps shine bright

04 July

A class of innovative Year 12 students have showcased their creativity and craftsmanship by building desk lamp...
Events and initiatives Public school life
Clean up on aisle nature

02 July

A student Environment Action Team has taken to the beach in Broome to clean up marine litter with the aim of p...
Reward and recognition
Student band wins at WAM awards

01 July

A song written by a local band comprising of four secondary students has received a gong at the recent Western...
Events and initiatives Public school life
Musical magic

28 June

The extraordinary talent of young musicians was on display at the annual Opus concert where audience members w...
Reward and recognition
New category for 2024 WA Education Awards

28 June

A new category has been added to the Education Awards for 2024 that will allow incredible work and achievement...
Reward and recognition
EduKids Grants program recognised

27 June

A generous program that provides essential school supplies to students in need has been recognised by a global...
Public school life
Sharing the warmth this winter

27 June

Rostrata Primary School students and families have dug deep into their wallets and donated winter items to peo...
Public school life
Footy and fellowship

26 June

A football excursion to Meekatharra has ignited excitement and community spirit.
Events and initiatives
Moo-ving into dairy careers

25 June

Students at Coodanup College had a hands-on experience taking care of two calves to learn more about careers i...
Public school life
Helping dogs in a ruff spot

24 June

Jason Buchanan, his wife Ainslie, daughter Lyla, and her best friend Nancy, are spearheading a winter collecti...
Public school life
Cooking up job ready skills

14 June

Students at a remote school in the far northern Kimberley are perfecting their hospitality skills as part of a...
Reward and recognition
Young artist wins Lester Youth Prize Award

13 June

A young and talented Visual Arts student has been recognised on a national level, winning the prestigious Lest...
Reward and recognition
Sustainable champions

12 June

South Coogee Primary School has been rewarded for its commitment to land care and dedication to ensuring a who...
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