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Stroke of genius! Como golf student sinks hole-in-one
08 October 2026
Como Secondary College student Shayne Lumsden had the dream end to his high school career, sinking the shot every golfer dreams of: a hole-in-one.
On course for a green life
30 July 2024
As West Aussie Hannah Green prepares to tee off for Australia at the Olympic Games, the next star from Como Secondary College’s Golf Academy is emerging.
Acting up in East Kalgoorlie
31 July 2024
Students from East Kalgoorlie Primary School have showcased their filmmaking talents in a unique project set in the rugged bushland of the Goldfields.
Student podcast revives town stories
07 July 2021
Students at Beverley District High School have embarked on a project to preserve and pass on their town’s history for future generations.
Reconciliation for a positive future
24 August 2021
Mosman Park Primary School has been selected as one of three schools in Australia to be named a finalist for the Narragunnawali Awards.
Reaching for the stars
19 November 2021
A Perth secondary school is a step closer to establishing a space academy to inspire and educate the next generation of astronauts.
A quick foot in the employment door
19 November 2021
Secondary schools in the Pilbara are connecting students with local employers through speed recruitment events.
Public school students win State’s top awards
22 December 2021
Two WA public school students have been awarded the State’s peak education awards for their outstanding Year 12 performances.
Celebrating West Australian teachers
29 October 2021
World Teachers’ Day was held across Australia on Friday 29 October to celebrate the fantastic difference teachers make to the lives of young people every day.
Science in Switzerland
27 May 2022
A Perth science teacher has been invited to Switzerland where he will work with scientists, engineers and other physics teachers from across the globe to learn about innovative physics concepts to...
Be Brave. Make Change.
03 June 2022
Schools across Western Australia commemorated National Reconciliation Week to learn about Aboriginal histories, cultures and achievements.
Transforming waste to art
07 June 2022
Two Perth schools have collaborated for an exhibition featuring captivating art made from waste to raise awareness about the environment and consumer habits.
Free market to tackle textile waste
04 July 2022
Manea Senior College students are tackling textile waste by hosting a free market where their peers swap clothing and accessories.
News wrap up issue #1
26 October 2021
Each fortnight we take a look at the news and compile a summary of some of the exciting stories about our schools, staff and students.
Deaf education teacher retires after four decades
26 November 2021
Leanne Potter retires after spending more than four decades as a teacher shaping deaf education across Western Australia.
Students lend a helping hand
16 December 2021
Pemberton District High School students spent their annual Community Week volunteering and helping out the community.
Big win for geography students
27 May 2022
Top Year 12 students represented WA in the Geography’s Big Week Out.
Students Try a Trade
29 October 2021
Students at Busselton Senior High School learn different trade skills at their ‘Try a Trade’ day.
Yarning circle welcomes all
19 November 2021
Rangeway Primary School opens its new yarning circle, a welcoming place for students and community members.
Women lead the way
18 February 2022
Five women leading the way in education have been recognised as part of International Women’s Day celebrations for their outstanding contribution and leadership in the classroom and beyond.
News wrap-up issue #2
12 November 2021
Each fortnight we take a look at the news and compile a summary of some of the exciting stories about our schools, staff and students.
A message from the Director General for World Teachers' Day
28 October 2021
Thank you teachers for their amazing work shaping our kids’ lives.
Students get creative in prosthetics class
13 June 2022
Students get a head start in biomedical science by creating recyclable prosthetics.
Anzac Heroes App
07 June 2022
Celebrating Anzac heroes using augmented reality.
Leeming’s Active August
05 September 2022
Leeming Senior High School celebrated the end of “Active August” with its annual “Straight Six” event. No doubt the cheers could be heard across Perth’s southern suburbs!
Students press start on game developing
20 September 2022
Aspiring game developers at Southern River College in Gosnells have won a top award for their new game called Cyber Shock.
Indigenous educators share experiences in Canada
14 October 2022
Three Indigenous educators studying to become teachers at Curtin University have attended a conference in Canada to share their thoughts and experiences in the Indigenous education space.
Shining youth award winner
24 October 2022
A Dianella Secondary College student won a WA Youth Award for her support and dedication to the local community.
Following her dream
16 March 2023
Years after graduating secondary school, Wongatha woman Candice Matthews has gone on to become a coordinator for the very same program that inspired her to stay focused on education and reach her...
Student chefs get cooking
30 March 2023
Aboriginal students from across the state donned chef hats and tasted what it’s like to work in a professional kitchen as part of an innovative program.
Passing on the gift of language
04 April 2023
Inspired to keep his native language alive, Aboriginal language teacher graduate Gavin Smith has taken matters into his own hands.
Modernians, 90 years apart, connected with art
17 March 2023
A Perth Modern School student has crafted a portrait of Western Australia’s oldest man who graduated from the same school himself 90 years ago.
Celebrating diversity together
27 March 2023
Our schools marked Harmony Week in spectacular fashion as students came together across the state to celebrate cultural diversity in their communities.
Puppets for preservation
13 April 2023
Students at a remote Kimberley school helped spread the message about environmental sustainability in their community with a spectacular large-scale puppet production.
Sharing tech tips and life advice
18 April 2023
Perth high school students have traded tech tips for life advice with local retirement village residents as part of a new program designed to offer meaningful intergenerational connection.
Educators write Yawuru picture book
16 May 2023
A team of educators have written a Yawuru children’s picture book to help preserve language and culture for generations to come.
Rob Riley Memorial Prize winners announced
17 May 2023
Western Australia’s highest performing Aboriginal public school graduates from 2022 – one who hopes to become a software engineer, the other a physical education teacher – have each been awarded a...
Pedal Prix putting students on track
10 May 2023
Public school students across the state are testing their skills in design, engineering, fitness and teamwork as part of an innovative competition.
Royal sweetness at Coastal Lakes College
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
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
22 June 2023
Country Week has proven to be a catalyst for renewed school spirit in some communities this year.
Intergalactic challenge buddy launched to inspire readers
28 June 2023
Meet Dewey Dex, an alien new to Earth, who is on an intergalactic quest to read every book on our planet.
19 years dedication to school community rewarded
07 July 2023
Kim Moore’s exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions to the school community, over the past 19 years, has been officially recognised.
On-Country immersion education
12 July 2023
A group of Bunbury students have traded the Southwest for the Northwest as part of an On-Country learning expedition.
Saddle up for life skills
14 July 2023
Southwest students have learnt wellbeing strategies and important life lessons from new four-legged friends as part of an interactive horse program.
Young conservationist’s im-peck-able success
20 July 2023
The population of an endangered cockatoo species endemic to Western Australia is growing thanks to a project spearheaded by a young conservationist at Shenton College.
From passenger to pilot
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.
Young geographer on top of the world
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
15 September 2023
Three West Australian teachers have been recognised nationally for their innovation and unwavering commitment to their students’ education.
Ruby’s ready to roar
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.