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Making direct impact in South West
06 March 2024
Throughout her career in education, Sue Cuneo has been a strong leader and has kept up to date with contemporary trends and issues associated with her position.
Dr Morris recognised for work with at-risk students
27 February 2024
For more than 20 years, Dr Antoinette Morris has coordinated an alternative education program that caters to students for whom mainstream schooling is not a good fit.
Holly puts fine point on stats champs
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.
Dedicated STEM teachers awarded scholarship
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
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.
Great shave for a great cause
26 March 2024
A Perth primary school has raised thousands of dollars to support the World’s Greatest Shave.
Moon on Water
14 December 2023
A Wheatbelt school has opened a bush tucker garden which features more than 40 native edible plants.
WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in cultural responsiveness
28 November 2023
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to culturally responsiveness.
Aussie school recognises its heroes
10 April 2024
One school has enlisted the help of a ‘local hero’ to recognise the achievements of students and their contribution to the school community.
Healthcare heroes of tomorrow
15 April 2024
A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.
Sustainable champions
12 June 2024
South Coogee Primary School has been rewarded for its commitment to land care and dedication to ensuring a whole school approach to sustainability.
EduKids Grants program recognised
27 June 2024
A generous program that provides essential school supplies to students in need has been recognised by a global body.
Inspiring sportswoman and educator finalist in NAIDOC award
08 July 2024
An Aboriginal educator in the Pilbara who inspires young Indigenous students through health and fitness was named a finalist in the 2024 National NAIDOC Week Awards.
Challenge off and running
16 July 2024
The Education Minister’s Running Challenge started this week and Simon Reid, Principal of Coolbinia Primary School, is already well placed to lead his school into it.
Students lead wetland rehabilitation
05 July 2024
Ashburton Drive Primary School staff are fostering an appreciation in its students for the local wetlands.
Students inspired by ballet workshop
24 July 2024
Girrawheen Senior High School students recently swapped pens and pencils for pirouettes and sautés.
Inspiring young scientists
25 July 2024
West Australian schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to teaching Albert Einstein’s famous theories in a modern way to inspire young minds.
Making a splash in STEM
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
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
04 February 2025
There are some extremely high temperatures forecast in parts of WA for the first week of school.
Students learn big at arts festival
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.
Match point win in Minecraft competition
04 March 2025
Denmark Senior High School student wins national Esports award for their creativity and innovation.
Breaking down language barriers early
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.
Educator empowers students to dream big
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.
Prescription for success: Students excel in Young Doctor Essay Competition
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.
Cutting-edge facilities open at Eaton Community College
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.
New beginnings: Overseas educators settle into WA schools
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.
Young WA animator dazzles at SIGGRAPH
15 April 2024
Harrisdale Senior High School student Keina Sugiyama’s short ‘The Star Keeper’ shone at SIGGRAPH Asia in Sydney, taking out the second spot in the 2023 Junior Computer Animation festival in its...
Great minds triumph in the Da Vinci Decathlon
24 April 2024
Students from several public schools have excelled in the extraordinary difficult Da Vinci Decathlon competition.
Winning Wheatbelt writers
26 April 2024
Two Wheatbelt students have achieved a top prize for their science fiction short stories.