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Pemberton students to shine on state stage at YOH Fest
22 October 2025
Pemberton District High School is punching above its weight, with its Year 8 drama students earning a coveted place in the 2025 Act Belong Commit YOH Fest State Finals this coming weekend.
Star-studded cheer squad supports challenge
08 May 2023
The 2023 Premier's Reading Challenge is being boosted by a huge injection of star power.
Grants reducing waste in schools
27 January 2026
More than $150,000 has been awarded to WA schools to help reduce waste, with more money still up for grabs.
Diving into a swim teacher career
19 December 2025
Students at Coodanup College have participated in a unique Training to Employment Pathway Pilot.
Kindy milestone
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.
Sharing Aboriginal culture through VR
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).
Gifted and Talented alumni are making their mark
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.
Term 1 important dates
02 February 2026
With a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness days scheduled across Term 1, schools have opportunities to support student wellbeing, promote diversity, environmental responsibility and inclusive learning environments across their communities.
Award finalist driven to make a difference
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.
Barista training helps Exmouth students with daily grind
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.
Patti shines light on Auslan
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.
2026 Women of Achievement Award finalists announced
09 February 2026
Five outstanding women have today been announced as finalists for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award.
Kelmscott students enjoying new facilities
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.
Singing award nomination for Auslan interpreter
06 March 2026
Luke Eastman is an Auslan interpreter who performs with Perth indie band Alter Boy as a performance signer.
Grants encourage students to walk, wheel and ride to school
20 March 2026
Fifty-one WA schools will look to boost riding skills, improve bike and walking access and build transport infrastructure.
Skye’s the limit for Muay Thai contender
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.
Late call, strong finish
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.
Students score big with footy favourites
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. 
WA's Next Star
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.
From Midwest farm to AFL Grand Final
19 October 2023
Pippa McTaggart from WA’s Midwest made lifetime memories while attending this year’s AFL Grand Final as the 2023 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year and Captain of Team NAB AFL Auskick.
Paw-fect companion
23 October 2023
Holly, the beloved support dog at Woodvale Secondary College, recently claimed a bronze medal in the Animal Award Winner category at the RSPCA WA Animal Welfare Awards.
Soccer superstars
25 October 2023
There were cheers and smiles when the Lynwood Senior High School specialist soccer academy ran a carnival for primary students with special learning needs.
The classroom and beyond
27 October 2023
From bustling metro schools to some of the most isolated communities in the state, public school teachers make a significant impact every day on the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people in Western Australia.
WA Education Awards a step closer
27 October 2023
From remote schools in the Kimberley, to a specialist agricultural college in the Wheatbelt, to bustling metro schools, the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2023 have been announced.
Variety providing aid to students and families in need
31 October 2023
Variety WA is throwing its support behind thousands of Western Australian school children and families through its new 2024 EduKids grants program.
WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in teaching and learning (secondary)
10 November 2023
Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the exceptional way they prepare students for life beyond school.
The beauty of Country and family
07 July 2023
An Aboriginal educator has written a bilingual picture book in Noongar and English to celebrate the beauty of Country and family.
Premier League king spurs on Lynwood goals
29 March 2023
An English Premier League legend shared his skills with some emerging Lynwood Senior High School soccer stars when he visited the school.
You can’t take the Samson out of Sam
21 July 2023
Years before kicking goals on the world stage, international football superstar Sam Kerr perfected her trademark celebratory backflip on a Perth school oval.
School shines at Mental Health awards
05 December 2023
A north metropolitan school has come out on top at the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards for its exceptional mental health support for staff and students.