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22 March 2024

Holly Peach, Year 9, looks to have a bright future in the sport of fencing, having claimed the 2023 WA State Champion in epee fencing in both the Under 13, and Under 15 divisions.

25 March 2024

Two public school teachers from regional areas have recently been awarded scholarships that will allow them to expand the amazing work they are doing in the STEM field.

Not all heroes wear capes
Events and initiatives In the news

25 March 2024

Students and staff at a Perth primary school dressed up as superheroes for Hero Hunter Day in memory of their friend and classmate.

26 March 2024

A Perth primary school has raised thousands of dollars to support the World’s Greatest Shave.

Moon on Water
Public school life

14 December 2023

A Wheatbelt school has opened a bush tucker garden which features more than 40 native edible plants.

28 November 2023

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to culturally responsiveness.

From passenger to pilot
In the news Public school life

28 July 2023

While most 16-year-olds work towards a licence to get behind the wheel of a car, one Perth Modern School student is spending his weekends with his eyes to the skies.

Students star in magical show
Events and initiatives Public school life

26 May 2023

Broome schools joined forces as part of an epic community performance celebrating the shorebirds of Roebuck Bay.

Anthem connects students
Public school life

11 August 2023

Sheoak Grove Primary School students deepened their connection with culture and the land after producing their own version of the Australian National Anthem.

Students on song
Reward and recognition

14 August 2023

Remember the names Siena Rebelo and Sophie Lilah.

More than just goals
Events and initiatives Public school life

17 August 2023

It was a serious case of football fever at the recent Safety Bay Senior High School Women's World Cup Aspiration Day.

Student Council empowering change
Events and initiatives Public school life

21 August 2023

Members of the 2023 WA Student Council have come together to help tackle one of the biggest issues among their peers.

Teacher maps out geography win
Reward and recognition

24 August 2023

A Perth geography teacher passionate about educating students on the environment and climate change has taken out a top geography award.

20 September 2023

It’s been a huge year for women’s soccer in Australia, but for Ruby Cuthbert, it shapes as the start of something even bigger.

27 September 2023

Comet Bay College students got the chance to strut their stuff at Optus Stadium as they went back-to-back in the Eagles Schoolboys Cup.

Royal sweetness at Coastal Lakes College
Events and initiatives Public school life

24 May 2023

A baker who has whipped up sweet treats for the royals at Buckingham Palace has featured as a guest judge at the Coastal Lakes College student bake off challenge.

Tech-savvy schools share skills
Events and initiatives Public school life

14 June 2023

An innovative program is allowing our schools to share knowledge and boost technology skills in remote parts of the state.

Country Week ignites school spirit
Events and initiatives Public school life

22 June 2023

Country Week has proven to be a catalyst for renewed school spirit in some communities this year.

28 June 2023

Meet Dewey Dex, an alien new to Earth, who is on an intergalactic quest to read every book on our planet.

07 December 2023

A trio of Margaret River Senior High School (MRSHS) students recently represented Australia at the 2023 New Taipei City MAGIC forum on sustainability, hosted in Taiwan.

Reconciliation recognised
Reward and recognition

23 August 2023

A Perth school’s commitment to reconciliation has earned recognition at the national level.

Connecting through art
Public school life

19 December 2023

Southwest students have taken part in a festive intergenerational arts and crafts project with a local social club.

21 December 2023

A Great Southern graduate is celebrating after taking out the title of Western Australia’s best all-rounder.

Love of languages
Reward and recognition

21 December 2023

Five graduates of the Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training program will head to schools across the state to inspire the next generation to learn their local Aboriginal language.

Journey through light and sound
Events and initiatives In the news

22 December 2023

Two Perth schools have put on a stunning multi-sensory art display that explores the connection to the Swan River.

Young minds providing innovative solutions
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

03 January 2024

An app developed by a team of Year 8 students from Bob Hawke College took out the Minister’s Innovation Challenge 2023.

07 September 2023

When it comes to football, the choice for Baylee Austen is black and white.

07 September 2023

Liana Brkich is reconsidering her future career options after being named one of the state’s young geographers of the year.

National award for outstanding teachers
In the news Reward and recognition

15 September 2023

Three West Australian teachers have been recognised nationally for their innovation and unwavering commitment to their students’ education.

11 January 2024

This year, 22,930 kids are expected to start Kindergarten in public schools across Western Australia.

Teachers welcomed from around the world
In the news Public school life

16 January 2024

While most teachers are setting up new classrooms ahead of the 2024 school year, 100 international teachers are setting up new lives in Western Australia.

Boy swallows success
In the news Public school life

18 January 2024

A graduate from WA’s only selective arts college is starring in one of Australia’s most popular TV shows.

19 January 2024

As the final date for submitting applications for the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarship nears, the most recent recipients have provided some insight into what is motivating their career paths.

Singing in Quay
Events and initiatives In the news

21 October 2024

Elizabeth Quay was a sight to behold when more than 1,300 West Australian students came together to sing and dance to help children in need.

Young readers bound for success
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

24 October 2024

The chapter has closed on another record-breaking Premier’s Reading Challenge.

27 September 2024

The Ocean Reef Senior High School Education Assistant team has received top honours as the 2024 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year.

11 October 2024

Four schools have been recognised for creating an inclusive school environment.

29 October 2024

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to cultural responsiveness.

01 November 2024

Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2024 for taking an inclusive approach to leadership.

Active superstars run to success
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

06 November 2024

Another successful Education Minister’s Running Challenge has reached the finish line, with more participation than ever before.

06 November 2024

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the way they prepare students for life beyond school.

18 November 2024

Students and staff from Warwick Senior High School certainly put their best feet forward at this year’s Cancer Council WA’s Relay for Life.

28 November 2024

Construction has begun on a significant redevelopment at Roleystone Community College.

Students on song
Reward and recognition

28 November 2024

Students at an Armadale primary school have taken out a national songwriting prize for their musical piece about friendship and kindness.

Making a splash in STEM
Events and initiatives

17 December 2024

Students from Cloverdale Education Support Centre have found a creative way to tackle a common rainy-day trouble, by waterproofing their shoes using recycled umbrellas.

Riding a wave of success
Reward and recognition

20 December 2024

Margaret River Senior High School students dominated the Mark Richards Shield school surfing divisions of the 2024 YETI Australian Junior Surfing Titles.

Beat the heat from day one
Public school life

04 February 2025

There are some extremely high temperatures forecast in parts of WA for the first week of school.

06 February 2025

Mount Lawley Senior High school students are thrilled to head back to school for 2025 as they partner with Australia’s longest-running arts festival.

04 March 2025

Denmark Senior High School student wins national Esports award for their creativity and innovation.

26 February 2025

A passionate educator and advocate for equity in education, Dr Jennet Hansen has been named a finalist for the Department’s 2025 Women of Achievement Award.

05 March 2025

A special multicultural pre-school program in Balga is proving that language doesn’t have to be a barrier to an education.

11 March 2025

Perth Modern School students, Samantha See and Porshia Fernando, have claimed the first two places in the 2025 Young Doctors Essay competition.

12 March 2025

Eaton Community College students started Term 1 with a brand-new $8.2 million design and technology block, delivering modern, cutting-edge facilities for students in the South West.

20 March 2025

Sixty teachers from overseas are now calling Western Australia home, bringing their expertise, passion and fresh perspectives to schools across the state.

03 April 2025

This year, Jolimont Primary School students are leading an inspiring sustainability initiative Plastic to Pegs, that will help to improve campus facilities.

07 April 2025

The 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge kicks off today, a greater prize bucket up for grabs for eager book worms.

AFL icon encourages students to be resilient
In the news Public school life

14 April 2025

Courageous AFL icon and the 2025 Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher, this week inspired more than 200 WA students and staff when he was guest of honour at a school forum about resilience.

Kids helping kids make a difference
Events and initiatives In the news

15 May 2025

Poynter Primary School in Duncraig became a vibrant sea of capes and masks recently when around 500 students and staff donned superhero costumes to launch the Premier’s Telethon Challenge.

Music, magic and courage
Public school life

03 July 2025

A Year 6 student has transformed a year of joy, challenge and adventure into a published book that celebrates resilience, imagination and community.

01 July 2025

Albany Senior High School students have taken to the field, researching the impact of heat on local seagrass.

Tech heroes recognised
Reward and recognition

09 July 2025

A Workplace Learning Logbook mobile application, developed by staff at Mindarie Secondary College, was just one initiative celebrated by the West Australian Technical Support in Schools Association (WATSSA) recently.

14 June 2024

A young and talented Visual Arts student has been recognised on a national level, winning the prestigious Lester Prize for her exceptional portrait.

A ceremony of remembrance for Aboriginal Anzacs
Events and initiatives In the news

03 June 2025

Hundreds of students from the Follow the Dream program converged on Kings Park during Reconciliation Week to honour nine Aboriginal Anzac fallen soldiers in a heartfelt ceremony.

27 June 2025

The first stage of a new bush garden recently was unveiled at Baldivis Secondary College, the occasion kicked off with a traditional smoking ceremony led by Aboriginal Elder Michael.

15 July 2025

Albany-based Education Assistant, Mikayla Camp, has been recognised at the 2025 VisAbility Awards for her outstanding contribution to education and the community — turning personal adversity into purpose.

Hit the ground running
Events and initiatives

22 July 2025

Students can win some of the thousands of dollars in prizes that are up for grabs each week of Term 3, just by being active. 

17 July 2025

Year 8 students from the South West teamed up with emergency service crews last month to take part in realistic, hands-on training exercises.

Looking back to winning big
Reward and recognition

07 August 2024

In 2023, five schools were named winners at the Western Australian Education Awards for their dedication and commitment to shaping the lives and education of students.

21 February 2025

A principal education officer committed to driving change in the public education system has been recognised in the Department’s 2025 Women of Achievement Award.

14 August 2025

Davallia Primary School students used a recent STEAM Week to focus on how they could create a more sustainable future.

13 February 2025

Roebuck Primary School’s Environment Student Action Team will lead an inspiring school and community sustainability initiative in early 2025, powered by a $5,000 prize won from the 2024 Coles & Planet Ark Sustainable Schools Competition.

22 July 2024

North Cottesloe Primary School students have illustrated a book to learn about local Indigenous culture.

02 July 2025

If you've recently watched the Netflix series Adolescence, you might have found yourself deep in conversation with your teenager, or at least deep in thought. So, let’s unpack how parents can approach these issues in their own homes.

Cycle of success
Reward and recognition

09 May 2025

Two Coastal Lakes College students are celebrating strong performances at the Australian Junior Track National Championships held in March as part of the Brisbane Cycling Festival, despite both being ill.

26 August 2025

Collier Primary School principal Emma Bancroft has been nominated for a national humanitarian award for her work forming a language translation network to foster greater inclusion in her school community.

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