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08 May 2023

The 2023 Premier's Reading Challenge is being boosted by a huge injection of star power.

27 January 2026

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

19 December 2025

Students at Coodanup College have participated in a unique Training to Employment Pathway Pilot.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

06 March 2026

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

20 March 2026

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

08 April 2026

Three public secondary school students will represent Western Australia at the 2026 National Schools' Debating Championship in Brisbane next month.

20 April 2026

Ellenbrook Secondary College student Charlotte Tooby is about to take part in a special Anzac experience, flying to Canberra to attend the Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial.

23 April 2026

Two teachers from Broome Senior High School have made a bold commitment to breast cancer research, raising more than $11,000 through their Bald in Broome fundraising campaign.

12 May 2026

Almost 1,000 students from the Kimberley region got a sneak peek into what life after school could look like at a recent careers expo in Broome. 

26 May 2026

Students at Cadoux Primary School have raised money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service while making gifts for mums and learning about businesses.

26 May 2026

Students and staff at Pingelly Primary School are pre-heating their ovens and prepping their kitchens in a bid to enter the record books.

29 May 2026

The four schools taking part in the Connected Community Schools trial have all launched their first services, including programs and initiatives to their school communities.

24 January 2024

Starting high school means big changes for your child. Help your child transition to high school with these tips.

26 February 2024

Across WA, 65 new school psychologists have been welcomed to start 2024, set to support schools to enhance student wellbeing, engagement and achievement.

29 February 2024

A South West primary school has been recognised for its outstanding language students with top placings in a national language competition.

13 March 2024

Students and school staff from across Western Australia continue to support education in Cambodia through the long-running Angkor Project.

15 February 2024

Five finalists have been announced for the Director General’s Women of Achievement Award, who all support education in WA in their own way.