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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.

18 September 2023

Specialist music students at Kelmscott Senior High School have jammed out at a lunchtime gig with international music stars Voyager.

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.

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.

05 December 2023

Yousra Abou Ras’s story is one that highlights the success of important partnerships such as the one offered by Shenton College Deaf Education Centre. 

15 December 2023

Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around Blue Gum Lake Reserve.

15 December 2023

Rocks & Rhubarb, the winner of John Curtin College of the Arts’ battle of the bands competition, recently performed at the annual Fremantle Long Table Dinner. 

19 December 2023

Many Year 12 graduates have been waiting with bated breath in anticipation of their ATAR results being released, and over the weekend, nine public school students celebrated with the highest possible score.

09 January 2024

Recently retired Chris Gostelow has been recognised by the Australian Psychological Society for the impact he made in psychology over his 39-year career with the Department.

28 August 2023

Dedicated public school education assistants have been recognised on the national stage as finalists in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

29 August 2023

Thousands of students across the country have voted a Perth teacher’s picture book their favourite of the year.

05 September 2023

Move over, Nancy Drew, there are some brilliant young detectives in our midst.

11 September 2023

WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin is in the running to be named WA small training provider of the year at the 2023 WA Training Awards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

29 April 2024

Connor Wright, a Year 11 student from Bunbury High School, has already established himself as a biking champion, but there is no sign of a brake in his career anytime soon.

14 May 2024

A creative arts initiative is helping teach students about a vulnerable cockatoo.

21 May 2024

Students at Comet Bay have been bringing the past back to life, demonstrating their art and technology skills by adding colour to black and white WWI photos.

06 September 2022

A Rockingham sports teacher who created a successful fundraising initiative and champions a rugby league program has taken out a national award.

07 September 2022

A Goldfields teacher had a dream to share her grandmother’s language with the younger generation. So, she wrote a children’s book in Wangkatja to ensure it lives on for years to come.

01 September 2022

For the past two years, Northam Primary School has been on an important cultural journey, connecting with the local Noongar community by learning about the Noongar culture and including it in school programs.

12 December 2022

Kimberley students are helping monitor turtle populations across the region to develop their science skills and make a real-world impact.

15 March 2023

Community spirit was high this month when a group of young Perth humanitarians came together to raise money for the people of Syria who were devastated by the recent earthquake.

03 March 2023

Three Southwest students passionate about eliminating plastic have introduced a keep cup initiative at their school after seeing a shocking amount of litter on local beaches.

08 March 2023

A Perth principal dedicated to making a difference to the lives of students and their families has been recognised as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.

08 September 2022

Yarning circles, chit-chat cafes and mindfulness activities were some of the many ways Western Australian schools marked R U OK? Day to start meaningful conversations about mental health.

16 March 2023

Members of the inaugural WA Student Council have come together for the first time to set their goals and priorities for 2023.

28 March 2023

Four Western Australian public school graduates have been recognised as future leaders as part of a prestigious scholarship program.

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 November 2024

Year 9 Geography students at John Forrest Secondary College have again championed the CARAD (Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees) food security project.