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A celebration of kids helping kids
13 October 2025
More than $100,000 was raised by Western Australian kids, for West Australian kids during the 2025 Premier’s Telethon Challenge.
Help crown top science gong’s People’s Choice Award winner
03 November 2025
Four public school staff have been acknowledged at this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.
2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour ambassadors announced
11 November 2025
The ten ambassadors who will represent Western Australian schools for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour have been announced.
Harrisdale Handlebars get moving for Movember
24 November 2025
Midnight cheese toasties and country music singalongs in the early morning hours will spur on a team of Harrisdale Primary School staff members as they tackle an endurance challenge in support of men’s health.
Picton’s look back in time
09 December 2025
Picton Primary School staff and students were transported to the past when they opened a time capsule that was buried there 25 years ago.
Talented artist recognised in the 2025 Shaun Tan Award
08 December 2025
Western Australia’s next generation of artists have been celebrated at the 2025 Shaun Tan Award for Young Artists.
Joondalup Education Support Centre recognised for sustainability leadership
12 December 2025
Joondalup Education Support Centre has claimed the schools category in the 2025 WasteSorted Awards, which recognises outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental education.
Innovation wins praise and prizes
09 December 2025
From hot dog warnings to migrating crab sweepers, these are some of the creative solutions to real world problems that have earned five schools prizes in the Minister’s Innovation Challenge for 2025.
Making a splash in STEM
17 December 2024
Students from Cloverdale Education Support Centre have found a creative way to tackle a common rainy-day trouble, by waterproofing their shoes using recycled umbrellas.
Riding a wave of success
20 December 2024
Margaret River Senior High School students dominated the Mark Richards Shield school surfing divisions of the 2024 YETI Australian Junior Surfing Titles.
Students learn big at arts festival
06 February 2025
Mount Lawley Senior High school students are thrilled to head back to school for 2025 as they partner with Australia’s longest-running arts festival.
Beat the heat from day one
04 February 2025
There are some extremely high temperatures forecast in parts of WA for the first week of school.
Match point win in Minecraft competition
04 March 2025
Denmark Senior High School student wins national Esports award for their creativity and innovation.
Prescription for success: Students excel in Young Doctor Essay Competition
11 March 2025
Perth Modern School students, Samantha See and Porshia Fernando, have claimed the first two places in the 2025 Young Doctors Essay competition.
Cutting-edge facilities open at Eaton Community College
12 March 2025
Eaton Community College students started Term 1 with a brand-new $8.2 million design and technology block, delivering modern, cutting-edge facilities for students in the South West.
Breaking down language barriers early
05 March 2025
A special multicultural pre-school program in Balga is proving that language doesn’t have to be a barrier to an education.
Educator empowers students to dream big
26 February 2025
A passionate educator and advocate for equity in education, Dr Jennet Hansen has been named a finalist for the Department’s 2025 Women of Achievement Award.
New beginnings: Overseas educators settle into WA schools
20 March 2025
Sixty teachers from overseas are now calling Western Australia home, bringing their expertise, passion and fresh perspectives to schools across the state.
Jolimont recycling effort a peg above
03 April 2025
This year, Jolimont Primary School students are leading an inspiring sustainability initiative Plastic to Pegs, that will help to improve campus facilities.
AFL icon encourages students to be resilient
14 April 2025
Courageous AFL icon and the 2025 Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher, this week inspired more than 200 WA students and staff when he was guest of honour at a school forum about resilience.
Paging all readers: it’s time for the next challenge
07 April 2025
The 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge kicks off today, a greater prize bucket up for grabs for eager book worms.
Kids helping kids make a difference
15 May 2025
Poynter Primary School in Duncraig became a vibrant sea of capes and masks recently when around 500 students and staff donned superhero costumes to launch the Premier’s Telethon Challenge.
Traditional ceremony marks opening of new bush garden
27 June 2025
The first stage of a new bush garden recently was unveiled at Baldivis Secondary College, the occasion kicked off with a traditional smoking ceremony led by Aboriginal Elder Michael.
Hit the ground running
22 July 2025
Students can win some of the thousands of dollars in prizes that are up for grabs each week of Term 3, just by being active.Â
Turning vision loss into strength
15 July 2025
Albany-based Education Assistant, Mikayla Camp, has been recognised at the 2025 VisAbility Awards for her outstanding contribution to education and the community — turning personal adversity into purpose.
A ceremony of remembrance for Aboriginal Anzacs
03 June 2025
Hundreds of students from the Follow the Dream program converged on Kings Park during Reconciliation Week to honour nine Aboriginal Anzac fallen soldiers in a heartfelt ceremony.
Young artist wins Lester Youth Prize Award
14 June 2024
A young and talented Visual Arts student has been recognised on a national level, winning the prestigious Lester Prize for her exceptional portrait.
Tech heroes recognised
09 July 2025
A Workplace Learning Logbook mobile application, developed by staff at Mindarie Secondary College, was just one initiative celebrated by the West Australian Technical Support in Schools Association (WATSSA) recently.
Student researchers in the field
01 July 2025
Albany Senior High School students have taken to the field, researching the impact of heat on local seagrass.
Music, magic and courage
03 July 2025
A Year 6 student has transformed a year of joy, challenge and adventure into a published book that celebrates resilience, imagination and community.