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20 January 2026

Students and staff at Halls Creek District High School are connecting people to Aboriginal culture and preserving local stories with the help of virtual reality (VR).

03 February 2026

A special cohort of students at five public schools has marked a double milestone this week, starting school for the very first time as part of the new full-time Kindergarten pilot.

17 December 2025

From ballet studios to engineering labs and even the glamorous Academy Awards stage, Western Australia’s Gifted and Talented alumni are achieving their career goals after beginning their journey in a public school classroom.

12 February 2026

An education assistant’s dedication to supporting students, families and staff has been recognised in the Department’s 2026 Women of Achievement Award.

23 February 2026

Patricia Levitzke-Gray has been recognised as a finalist for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award for her leadership and collaborative impact as a Deaf Education Officer across Shenton College and the Shenton College Deaf Education Centre.

09 February 2026

Five outstanding women have today been announced as finalists for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award.

18 February 2026

Students at Exmouth District High School can now master a macchiato and learn to pour a perfect flat white following an expansive upgrade of the home economics area.

06 March 2026

Luke Eastman is an Auslan interpreter who performs with Perth indie band Alter Boy as a performance signer.

23 February 2026

Former Caralee Community School and Willetton Senior High School student Luke Paul has made Australian basketball history, becoming the youngest player to sign with the National Basketball League’s (NBL) Next Stars program.

13 February 2026

With all eyes on Perth this weekend for the blockbuster AFL Origin match, young rising stars had the chance to learn from powerhouse players of the comp. 

20 March 2026

Coodanup College student Skye Branson is poised and ready to strike, heading to Queensland this weekend to fight for the coveted pink belt and the title of Muay Thai League (MTL) Junior Champion.

20 March 2026

Fifty-one WA schools will look to boost riding skills, improve bike and walking access and build transport infrastructure.

18 March 2026

Former Churchlands Senior High School student Sidney Stephens reached the pinnacle of her sport when she earned a last-minute call up to the Australian Olympic team and made her debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

25 March 2026

With new and upgraded STEM, sports, music and performing arts facilities, Kelmscott Senior High School students are now more prepared to succeed in the modern world.

04 April 2025

Six Gilmore College staff’s daily exercising among nature has helped to raise money for wildlife protection and nature regen.

08 April 2025

A group of passionate teachers and community members have raised thousands of dollars to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation just by completing a daily workout.

10 April 2025

Drama students at John Curtin College of Arts have been learning from the best through a special workshop with a well-known Australian actor.

11 April 2025

Two teams of Marmion Primary School students claimed placings in a recent competition to design a sustainable city.

24 April 2025

Students at Dalwallinu District High School have stepped up their successful sustainability efforts from 2024.

28 April 2025

More than 150 students from 10 different schools attended an event at Southern River College last term to explore future opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

26 May 2025

A South West school band has achieved success on the national stage, becoming the first WA band to win both a junior championship and open championship at the same event.

04 June 2025

Students and staff from Mount Lawley Senior High School have honoured the memory of ‘Lawley legend’, Arthur Leslie Leggett, with a special tribute following his passing on Sunday April 6.

30 May 2025

Three students from Western Australian College of Agriculture in Morawa were among the few WA public schools that showcased their equestrian skills at the 2025 Equestrian Interschool State Championships.

09 June 2025

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

10 June 2025

A Year 12 student from Kalamunda Senior High School won the Out of This World Talent: Mission Patch Design Competition for 2025 - 2026.

17 June 2025

Comet Bay College Year 11 student, Charlie Fletcher, was named in the All-Australian team following a sensational campaign at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Development Championships – Under 16 Girls.

24 June 2025

Ashdale Secondary College and West Leeming Primary School science specialist, Chrissy Marcelli, have been recognised in the 2025 Australian Education Awards.

02 December 2022

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

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. 

09 July 2025

A celebration of musical talent and creativity filled the Cyril Tyler Auditorium at Perth Modern School as student musicians from across the state came together for the annual Opus concert.