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Future software engineer wins Beazley Medal
In the news Reward and recognition

20 December 2023

A Melville Senior High School graduate and budding software engineer has received WA’s highest education honour.

Robotics success on the big stage
In the news Reward and recognition

13 April 2023

Perth student robotics stars have been invited to compete against teams from across the world in a robotics championship in Houston, Texas after shining at the national level.

Immersive high-tech Anzac app
In the news Public school life

21 April 2023

Comet Bay College will bring Anzac stories to life through a new augmented reality (AR) app to be launched on Anzac Day.

05 May 2023

WA public school students are playing a starring role in the historic King’s Coronation.

Shining a light on maths
Events and initiatives Public school life

15 May 2023

An innovative Scitech program is helping change the way our students think about mathematics.

Outstanding women recognised
Reward and recognition

22 February 2023

Five female finalists who have made outstanding contributions to education have been named in the Department of Education’s Women of Achievement Award.

30 August 2022

The students (and cattle!) of Denmark’s College of Agriculture shone at the recent Beverley Show, with the girls leading the way.

Student shellfish researchers
In the news Public school life

12 September 2022

John Tonkin College students are becoming marine researchers to help develop a shellfish reef.

Bull Creek’s spelling superstar
Reward and recognition Public school life

15 September 2022

Bull Creek Primary School student Joanne Lee shone at the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, winning the Years 3 to 4 category.

School project out of this world
Events and initiatives Public school life

22 May 2023

An innovative WA program is giving students the chance to launch school projects into space.

World Cup inspires students
Events and initiatives In the news

25 May 2023

Excitement is building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with WA students set to benefit from the spectacular global event on home soil.

Special spiders in focus
In the news Public school life

07 June 2023

Most people run a mile when they see a spider, but teenager Michael Lun spends hours seeking them out.

16 June 2023

Vasse Primary School students are embracing the school’s latest initiative – Chicken Club.

Students rise up with inspiring WA artist
Events and initiatives Public school life

03 July 2023

A former student and renowned artist, graphic designer and photographer, has returned to her high school to inspire others through a creative workshop.

Football coach scores top honour
Reward and recognition

04 July 2023

Lynwood Senior High School’s Ann Gourley has been honoured with the National Female Football Week CommBank Coach of the Year award.

Unleash the passion
Events and initiatives

03 June 2021

It’s not every day you get to meet an Olympian, but now the students at Ashburton Drive Primary School are reaching for gold.

Students share science studies
Events and initiatives

05 July 2021

More than 250 primary school students from Perth’s southern suburbs came together to engage in conversations about their science interests.

Top notes for music program
Events and initiatives

05 July 2021

Kwinana students have benefitted from a music education program that helps develop life skills and improve academic results.

Sun shines after the storm
Public school life In the news

24 August 2021

Kalbarri District High School students have built a Thank You Board to recognise the local community who helped during the devastation of Tropical Cyclone Seroja.

Social skills for life
Events and initiatives

24 August 2021

Harrisdale Primary School special educational needs students have launched a pen pal program with a local aged care facility.

09 September 2021

Former student and COVID-19 Dr Jesse Li addressed Mount Lawley Senior High School and shared his important life lessons.

15 October 2021

More than 100 Harrisdale Primary School staff participated in the rewarding experience as part of the school development day.

New life for yarning circle
Events and initiatives

15 December 2021

Hilton Primary School has revitalised its yarning circle to provide a gathering space that serves as an outdoor classroom and an area to sit and connect to country.

Walk with us
Events and initiatives

03 June 2021

More than 100 West Australian public school students took part in the annual Walk for Reconciliation in Perth to mark the conclusion of National Reconciliation Week.

Sports galore, but we're not keeping score.
Events and initiatives In the news

03 June 2021

Gosnells Primary School hosts WA’s first autism inclusive interschool carnival.

Winners of the Rob Riley Memorial Prize announced
Reward and recognition In the news

30 March 2022

Two outstanding Aboriginal secondary school graduates have been awarded a prestigious prize for their top performances in Year 12.

Recognition for pathfinding Aboriginal educator
Events and initiatives In the news

03 May 2022

Western Australia’s first qualified female Aboriginal teacher has been honoured at a Perth primary school to ensure her legacy lives on for decades to come.

13 June 2022

A leader in Aboriginal education in WA is among the 992 Australians recognised as part of the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Drumming up positivity
Events and initiatives

04 July 2022

School students have written a song with a local musician as part of a new program launched to promote the link between music and wellbeing.

15 September 2021

Mount Hawthorn Primary School students’ welcome children from Afghanistan with heartfelt messages.

Regional students make connections
Events and initiatives In the news

26 October 2021

District high schools welcome a unique online mentoring opportunity for their students.

Head start for students’ futures
In the news Public school life

26 May 2022

Great Southern students get a head start in future careers.

Family paves the way for Aboriginal education
Events and initiatives In the news

14 June 2022

Mother and daughter duo introduce Ballardong Noongar language and culture classes at Bruce Rock District High School.

On-country experience of a lifetime
Events and initiatives In the news

07 July 2022

Sixteen students from Bunbury travelled across Western Australia to take part in a life-changing on-country experience.

05 July 2021

Bullsbrook College students designing shelters using recycled materials that would help animals survive a bushfire.

28 July 2022

Year 5 Manning Primary School student Oliver Newman has won the Phillip Pendal Young Heritage Award, after writing a story about Como’s iconic fish and chip shop.

Ag students help out farmer
Public school life In the news

29 March 2022

Students and staff from The Western Australia College of Agriculture in Harvey and Cunderdin have rallied together to support a farmer affected by devastating fires.

Taking to the TEDx stage
In the news Public school life

04 August 2022

Northam Senior High School student Joshua Patrick took to the big stage to share his inspiring story and experience as a young carer.

Students win with equine therapy
Events and initiatives

10 September 2021

Alkimos Primary School wins again with hosting the Melbourne Cup Tour for the second time.

13 October 2022

Newton Moore Education Support Centre students are selling woodwork pieces they built at school through their student run retail shop.

Sports galore as Country Week returns
Events and initiatives Public school life

02 September 2022

One of the most highly anticipated sporting tournaments in the school calendar kicked off this week after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two-way Science conference
In the news Public school life

25 November 2022

Twenty-seven schools from across the state came together for the first Two-way Science conference.

Check outs to check in life skills
In the news Public school life

30 August 2023

Students at WA’s education support centres have swapped schoolbooks for stacking shelves and scanning items as part of a supermarket learning program for those with special education needs.

Inkabee unearthed
Public school life

01 September 2023

Inkabee is an 11-year-old on a mission to inspire people.

Seeing double
In the news Reward and recognition

14 September 2023

The Japanese and Venezuelan soccer teams will be seeing double when Perth twins take to the pitch for a World Cup warm-up tournament.

Reaching new heights
In the news Public school life

26 August 2024

Students from Melville Senior High School now have a clearer flight path into a career in aviation thanks to a new partnership with Qantas and Flight Training Adelaide.

Professors in the making
Events and initiatives Public school life

29 August 2024

West Australian school students with aspirations to become the next generation of medical professionals had the rare and inspiring opportunity this week to hear from the 2024 Australians of the Year.

04 September 2024

The AFL footy finals start this Thursday night, but a Pinjarra high school teacher is already celebrating victory, with a chance for more to come.

06 September 2024

A network of schools located in the Pilbara celebrated its dedicated educators and staff at the annual Karratha Education Network Excellence (KENEx) Awards.

12 September 2024

Geraldton Schools Combined Band can put Sydney Opera House on their performance resume after showcasing their exceptional talent at the Australian International Music Festival in Sydney.

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