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Duchess Down Under
21 November 2024
The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, brought books and belly laughs to a lucky Perth primary school as part of her recent promotional book tour.
Prizes for innovative young minds
27 November 2024
Halls Head students who designed a purpose-built “house on wheels” have taken out the Minister’s Innovation Challenge for 2024.
It’s cool to be kind
02 December 2024
Small acts of kindness have taken Goomalling Primary School student Tyrel Glatz all the way to Sydney, where he was the West Australian Junior Ambassador to the Fred Hollows Foundation.
WA students shine on Yale stage
11 December 2024
Three West Australian students excelled at the World Scholars Cup at Yale University last month, picking up a handy haul of medals.
Leaders recognised for public sector excellence
13 December 2024
Former Director General, Lisa Rodgers PSM, has been awarded a prestigious public sector award for being a responsive, passionate, and innovative leader.
Students launch off to destination Mars
24 December 2024
As the school year came to an end, WA’s schools were rushing to leave Earth behind to travel into space by exploring Scitech’s Destination Mars exhibition.
Ready, VET, gold!
19 December 2024
John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA) has claimed gold in the School Pathways to VET Award at the 2024 Australian Training Awards.
Easing first-day nerves
03 February 2025
For some students heading into the 2025 school year, it will be the first time they’ve stepped onto a primary or secondary campus.
Plastic fantastic
20 December 2024
Two of our regional schools have taken our honours in respective categories of the rECOnstructed Art Competition and Exhibition.
A winning passion for outdoor ed
20 December 2024
A passion for outdoor education has earned Mindarie Senior College teacher Ashleigh Weyer the 2024 Outdoors WA-Young Achiever Award.
Honours for excellent educators and legendary leaders
30 January 2025
Three notable contributors to public education in WA were recognised on Australia Day, with prestigious national honours, for their remarkable service and dedication to the public sector.
Help needed to get kids to school safely
13 February 2025
As the school year begins, it’s not just students who are preparing to head back, but traffic wardens across WA are ready to don their coats, grab their flags, and return to their posts to ensure the safety of the thousands of school students who walk or ride to school each day.
Test debut for former cricket program graduate
14 February 2025
Belridge Secondary College is leading the way in inspiring young students to pursue their sporting careers through its specialist cricket program.
Swimming for a cause
27 February 2025
A determined Perth swimmer is taking on an epic challenge to raise money for sick kids while inspiring her school community.
Graduates gift a love of reading
25 February 2025
The 2024 graduates from Bicton Primary School left their peers with a parting gift that’s a bit different, a new community library.
Decades of dedication recognised
19 February 2025
Vicki Delves has been a driving force in WA sport for more than 30 years.
Award finalist celebrated for improving resilience and confidence
28 February 2025
A student support officer at Margaret River Senior High School has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to public education in Western Australia.
Passionate storyteller honoured in WA Women’s Hall of Fame
10 March 2025
A passionate storyteller and extraordinary leader who is the driving force behind communications initiatives in education has been inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame.
Winner driving force behind cultural inclusion in education
06 March 2025
An empowering educator, who has dedicated decades to advocacy and equity in education, has taken out the 2025 Director General’s Women of Achievement Award.
Shooting star sets her sights on success
24 March 2025
Pinjarra Senior High School’s Harper Floyd has been selected to join Shooting Australia’s prestigious Junior Pathways National Squad for pistol shooting.
Connection to Japanese culture leads student on tour
17 March 2025
India Baker, from Woodvale Secondary College, is excited to embark on a journey that will deepen her growing knowledge about Japan, as part of the 2025 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour.
Squats that make a difference
08 April 2025
A group of passionate teachers and community members have raised thousands of dollars to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation just by completing a daily workout.
Marmion students design a sustainable future
11 April 2025
Two teams of Marmion Primary School students claimed placings in a recent competition to design a sustainable city.
Learning from the pros
10 April 2025
Drama students at John Curtin College of Arts have been learning from the best through a special workshop with a well-known Australian actor.
Running for wildlife protection
04 April 2025
Six Gilmore College staff’s daily exercising among nature has helped to raise money for wildlife protection and nature regen.
Turning refuse into produce
24 April 2025
Students at Dalwallinu District High School have stepped up their successful sustainability efforts from 2024.
Riding for an important cause
28 March 2025
A dedicated Perth school deputy principal has been raising money for cancer research and prevention through cycling.
Shenton College students provide helping hands
31 March 2025
For the past decade, students from Shenton College have been a driving force in helping to improve the lives of thousands of children in need.
Exploring a future in STEM
28 April 2025
More than 150 students from 10 different schools attended an event at Southern River College last term to explore future opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Equestrian excellence
30 May 2025
Three students from Western Australian College of Agriculture in Morawa were among the few WA public schools that showcased their equestrian skills at the 2025 Equestrian Interschool State Championships.
Pitch perfect
26 May 2025
A South West school band has achieved success on the national stage, becoming the first WA band to win both a junior championship and open championship at the same event.
Students farewell a Lawley legend
04 June 2025
Students and staff from Mount Lawley Senior High School have honoured the memory of ‘Lawley legend’, Arthur Leslie Leggett, with a special tribute following his passing on Sunday April 6.
Book-loving alien lands in the Midwest
09 June 2025
Book-loving alien, Dewey Dex, has returned for this year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Out of this world patch work on display
10 June 2025
A Year 12 student from Kalamunda Senior High School won the Out of This World Talent: Mission Patch Design Competition for 2025 - 2026.
Football rising star makes her mark
17 June 2025
Comet Bay College Year 11 student, Charlie Fletcher, was named in the All-Australian team following a sensational campaign at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Development Championships – Under 16 Girls.
Southwest students claw shell disease
02 December 2022
Budding scientists from the state’s Southwest have uncovered a bacterial shell disease impacting blue swimmer crabs in Bunbury Harbour.
WA educators recognised on national stage
24 June 2025
Ashdale Secondary College and West Leeming Primary School science specialist, Chrissy Marcelli, have been recognised in the 2025 Australian Education Awards.
Students take audience on a journey through time and space at Opus 2025
09 July 2025
A celebration of musical talent and creativity filled the Cyril Tyler Auditorium at Perth Modern School as student musicians from across the state came together for the annual Opus concert.
WA Education Awards 2024 winners announced
11 November 2024
Six outstanding schools from across the state are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Education Awards 2024.
Donation inspiring in a remote community
11 March 2024
For nearly 30 years, Deborah Donation has been a leader in her community. She is passionate about providing opportunities for students at Wananami Remote Community School.
Re-opened for learning
01 August 2025
Comet Bay College officially reopened its newly rebuilt Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and English blocks, following a fire that severely damaged parts of the school in June 2023.
Lights, camera, action!
22 July 2025
Dardanup Primary School students donned their filmmaker hats and learnt how to produce, film and edit a short documentary about the town’s history and landmarks.
Inspiring the next generation of space explorers
05 August 2025
Students across Australia are invited to be inspired by space industry professionals during free online excursions being held during National Science Week (9 to 17 August).
Public school students win top education honour
18 December 2024
Two outstanding public school graduates — one set on joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the other who hopes to pursue studies in mathematics — have been named best in the state after taking home Western Australia’s peak education award.
WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning (primary)
06 November 2024
Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their commitment to providing students with robust learning opportunities.
11 December 2024
From the mind of an outback Queensland dad, Bluey is Joe Brumm’s third child depicting modern Australian parenting in a way we haven’t seen before.
Waste winners
01 October 2024
West Australian public schools have been recognised for creating innovative waste practices and solutions.
From coop to catwalk
12 August 2025
Vasse Primary School staff and students clucked with excitement as one of their own got to strut her stuff in Australia’s Next Top Chicken.
Public schools shine at Australian Education Awards
10 September 2025
Joseph Banks Secondary College and Chrissy Marcelli from West Leeming Primary School have claimed their respective categories at the 2025 Australian Education Awards.
Library officer checks out an award
15 September 2025
Booragoon Primary School library officer Brooke Donabie has been acknowledged at this year’s Library Board Awards, named the winner of the 2024 F A Sharr Award.