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30 May 2023

The Karratha Education Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to education in the Pilbara.

06 June 2023

A Karratha Aboriginal educator is using her experience as a marathon runner to teach young female Indigenous students about fitness, health and wellbeing.

13 June 2023

Primary school students got the chance to tackle challenging real-world scenarios as part of a dynamic interschool STEM competition.

21 June 2023

A talented WA student could be the next winner of the Best Australian Yarn Short Story Competition.

22 June 2023

Kent Street Senior High School student Chloe Ainsworth has won a cricketing opportunity of a lifetime.

27 June 2023

A brass ensemble, a wind orchestra and moving vocal performances were among the standout moments at the annual Opus concert where guests enjoyed the incredible power of music and song.

07 July 2023

An Aboriginal educator has written a bilingual picture book in Noongar and English to celebrate the beauty of Country and family.

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.

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.

24 August 2021

Bannister Creek Primary School hosted a Paws for a Chat, an event that involved the school community bringing their pets to school for a walk and chat to promote mental health and wellbeing.

10 September 2021

John Triscari, Safety Bay Senior High School Deputy Principal has taken on the role as the head coach of Perth Wheelcats.

11 October 2021

Governor Stirling Senior High School Year 12 student Shannon Walding is among 85 up-and-coming artists to have their talents featured in a selective online collection.

04 November 2021

Harvey students awarded lifesaving bravery gold medallion for a courageous rescue.

04 November 2021

Southern River College students donate to refugee children from Afghanistan.

09 December 2021

The Department of Education Western Australia has been recognised in a prestigious award celebrating excellence in public service.

20 December 2021

A team of Gilmore College students has been invited to compete in Russia after taking out first place in a robot competition.

16 March 2022

A staff member at a primary school in Baldivis has transformed her Aboriginal artwork into wearable polo shirts, bringing First Nations culture into the classroom.

31 May 2022

A Goldfields principal has turned into a fairy godmother for her students after conjuring up ball gowns and suits from public donations across the country.

16 June 2022

Students in WA’s remote North now have the qualifications to pilot drones and prepare for future career opportunities in a range of industries.

15 December 2021

Hampton Senior High School students have learnt trade skills through upcycling and refurbishing old furniture.

28 March 2022

Mandurah Primary School principal, Natasha Upcott has been awarded the Local Legend Award by the Mayor of Mandurah.

06 May 2022

Melville Senior High School student Om Sharma, tops a global writing competition.

25 July 2022

A Year 6 student from Dongara District High School has done her school proud at the national STORYATHON competition.

27 July 2022

Former Thornlie Senior High School head girl Caitlin Parker is gearing up to represent Australia in boxing at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

24 February 2022

The Denmark Senior High School Emergency Services Cadets have made local volunteer firefighters' jobs a little bit easier by keeping their vehicles shipshape.

30 November 2021

Morawa District High School students have created dozens of road safety banners and signs for their community.

30 September 2021

Primary school student and proud Noongar girl Alkira Hansen has taken out a top business award.

23 June 2021

Virtual reality, futuristic animatronics and dancing robots among the awe-inspiring projects on display at the STEM Enterprise Showcase.

11 April 2022

Newborough Primary School recognised the role of animals in World War One with special messages sent by pigeon.

10 August 2022

John Curtin College of the Arts students are leading the way with their First Nations student group called Maali Mia – Home of the Black Swan.

11 August 2022

A group of intrepid Manning Primary School students are volunteering their time to conserve local bushland and help the natural environment thrive.

02 August 2022

Charlotte Golding, from the Warakurna community in the middle of Western Australia’s Gibson Desert, has presented her moving Heywire story in the Ngaanyatjarra language.

15 August 2022

A South West public school has been recognised on a national stage for its outstanding work and support for students.

19 August 2022

Students across Western Australia celebrated National Science Week by taking part in innovative projects that ignited their passion for science.

25 August 2022

Students and staff from the Kimberley showed off their long-distance bike riding skills for their annual Ride for Success Bike Camp.

28 October 2022

Teachers wear a number of hats. They spark those lightbulb moments in the classroom and patch up grazed knees in the playground. Teachers impart knowledge, ignite the imagination, deliver hope, invest in students and nurture young minds.

03 November 2022

Western Australia’s longest serving Aboriginal academic presented to education staff about Aboriginal education in the state.

25 November 2022

A Dreamtime inspired piece of art designed by an Ellenbrook Secondary College student has provided a personal touch of community and culture to the graduating Year 12’s gift to the school.

01 December 2022

A Harrisdale Primary School teacher has led a team of staff members known as the Harrisdale Handlebars on a non-stop 24-hour ride and walk to raise more than $19,000 for Movember.

08 December 2022

Dongara District High School students are celebrating 10 years of growing and selling their own produce through the school Patch to Plate program.

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.

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.

27 July 2023

Four Ellenbrook Secondary College students are among the strong WA team heading to Melbourne next month to compete in the WorldSkills Australia National Championships.

31 May 2023

The Kimberley Round-up has made a triumphant return after more than 25 years.

08 August 2023

West Australian students have launched out-of-this-world solutions to problems faced by the space industry.

16 August 2023

It’s time to celebrate excellence in our schools again, with nominations open for the WA Education Awards.

18 August 2023

Students got the chance to learn about some fascinating scientific developments as Rostrata Primary School celebrated its third annual STEAM Festival.

25 July 2023

Robots are well known for speeding up manufacturing processes, but the tables were turned when WA secondary students built robots in just three days.

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.

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.