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15 September 2025

Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants have been recognised on the national stage in the 2025 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

11 February 2026

Students at Duncraig Senior High School are now enjoying their new science and English blocks.

From science lab to Women of Achievement finalist
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

19 February 2026

Championing curiosity, confidence and opportunity in STEM, Laboratory Technician Jane Alexander from Joseph Banks Secondary College has been recognised with a nomination for the Department’s 2026 Women of Achievement Award.

Winner paves way for inclusion
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

04 March 2026

Patricia Levitzke-Gray, from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre, has won the 2026 Director General’s Women of Achievement Award.

A new chapter begins
Events and initiatives

24 March 2026

Young readers are being called on to again turn the pages for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, which kicks off for 2026 today.

A journey of remembrance
Reward and recognition

16 March 2026

For John Curtin College of the Arts Year 11 student Amy Newton-Norris, the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour will be an opportunity to connect with Australia’s wartime history and honour her family’s legacy of service.

30 March 2026

The mussels of Mandurah are acting as the ‘canaries in the coal mine’ for local waterways through an innovative project involving John Tonkin College students.

14 April 2026

Work has started on a new inner-city primary school in East Perth after recent development approval of the plans by Development WA.

Future first aiders at Yandeyarra
Public school life News item

01 April 2026

Eight students from Yandeyarra Remote Community School have taken their knowledge of safety to another level after completing their First Aid Certificate.

From Busselton to beyond
Reward and recognition Public school life

22 April 2026

A quantum physicist and Busselton Senior High School alumnus is packing his bags for a leading international university after winning one of Australia’s most prestigious scholarships.

Therapy dogs lend a paw
Public school life

23 April 2026

Woodvale Secondary College’s therapy dog program continues to provide joy and support to students and staff 10 years after its launch.

Celebrating our volunteers
Events and initiatives Public school life

18 May 2023

Volunteers like Val Tilbrook and Jacqui Archdale embody the spirit of our school communities.

Big hits and big milestones
Reward and recognition

05 May 2026

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

01 May 2026

Students at Mindarie Primary School are geared up to better the almost $20,000 they raised for last year’s Premier’s Telethon Challenge.

Cleared for take-off
Public school life

14 May 2026

Melville Senior High School Student, Brayden Rochford, has always dreamed of becoming an airline pilot. Now, with the Minister’s Aviation Scholarship in hand, he is one step closer to achieving that goal.

18 May 2026

Several WA public school students have featured on the winners' list at the prestigious 2026 Lester Prize Youth Awards.

22 May 2026

As part of National Volunteer Week (18 to 24 May), P&C Day (22 May) is an opportunity to recognise the incredible contributions volunteers make in our schools and wider community.

A ceremony of remembrance for Aboriginal Anzacs
Events and initiatives In the news

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.

07 July 2021

Students at Beverley District High School have embarked on a project to preserve and pass on their town’s history for future generations.

24 August 2021

Mosman Park Primary School has been selected as one of three schools in Australia to be named a finalist for the Narragunnawali Awards.

Reaching for the stars
Events and initiatives In the news

19 November 2021

A Perth secondary school is a step closer to establishing a space academy to inspire and educate the next generation of astronauts.

A quick foot in the employment door
Events and initiatives In the news

19 November 2021

Secondary schools in the Pilbara are connecting students with local employers through speed recruitment events.

22 December 2021

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

Celebrating West Australian teachers
Reward and recognition In the news

29 October 2021

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

Science in Switzerland
Reward and recognition In the news

27 May 2022

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

Be Brave. Make Change.
Events and initiatives In the news

03 June 2022

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

Transforming waste to art
Public school life In the news

07 June 2022

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

Free market to tackle textile waste
Public school life In the news

04 July 2022

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

26 October 2021

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

Deaf education teacher retires after four decades
Reward and recognition Public school life

26 November 2021

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

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