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Ngaanyatjarra Lands inspire Heywire winner
In the news Public school life

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.

WA school recognised on national stage
In the news Reward and recognition

15 August 2022

A South West public school has been recognised on a national stage for its outstanding work and support for students.

Schools’ spectacular science celebrations
Events and initiatives Public school life

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.

Award for fundraising sports superstar
Reward and recognition Public school life

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.

Sharing Wangkatja language
In the news Public school life

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...

09 October 2024

Margaret River Senior High School has once again dominated the competition, claiming the Champion School Title for the 19th consecutive year in the 2024 Think Mental Health WA School Surfing...

Play to win
Reward and recognition

04 June 2024

A regional WA school has taken out a national award for the way it engages students in play-based learning.

Singing sensations
Events and initiatives

01 October 2024

Hilton Primary School students have sung loud and proud for the world premiere of a new children’s stage show created by award-winning singer-songwriter Gina Williams AM and guitarist Guy Ghouse.

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.

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.

Digging in to bush food learning
Events and initiatives Public school life

15 September 2025

Kambalda West District High School’s Year 3 students rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty during a special visit to the Museum of the Goldfields Aboriginal Bush Food and Medicine Garden.

24 September 2025

The combined voices of almost 4,500 students from 96 public primary schools will fill the Perth High Performance Centre for the Massed Choir Festival for seven nights between 18 to 26 September.

Puppeteers at work
Public school life

01 October 2025

Doubleview Primary School students let their imaginations run wild when making their very own no-sew puppets using nothing more than recycled materials.

WA students shine on Yale stage
Reward and recognition

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.

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.

Hollywood on the horizon
Reward and recognition Public school life

18 July 2024

One Applecross Senior High School student leaps from the school stage to the silver screen as she makes her acting debut in a film streaming on Netflix.

Tree-mendous outdoor classroom
In the news Public school life

05 August 2024

Ashdale Primary School students and staff are now seeing the forest for the trees as they unveil an innovative urban greening project.

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
Reward and recognition Public school life

11 November 2024

Six outstanding schools from across the state are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Education Awards 2024.

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. 

Lights, camera, action!
Events and initiatives Public school life

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. 

25 September 2024

If acts of kindness were an Olympic sport, Canning Vale Primary School teacher Belinda Johnston would take home the gold medal.

23 October 2024

Four schools have been recognised for their incredible work and achievements in supporting the wellbeing of students.

Students to travel to Japan for Anzac tour
Events and initiatives Public school life

11 November 2024

Ten students have been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime tour to deepen their understanding of the Anzac legacy.

Championing food security
Events and initiatives Public school life

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.

A winning passion for outdoor ed
Reward and recognition

20 December 2024

A passion for outdoor education has earned Mindarie Senior College teacher Ashleigh Weyer the 2024 Outdoors WA-Young Achiever Award.

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.

Plastic fantastic
Reward and recognition

20 December 2024

Two of our regional schools have taken our honours in respective categories of the rECOnstructed Art Competition and Exhibition.

Ready, VET, gold!
Reward and recognition

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.

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.

Easing first-day nerves
Public school life

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.

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...

Test debut for former cricket program graduate
In the news Reward and recognition

14 February 2025

Belridge Secondary College is leading the way in inspiring young students to pursue their sporting careers through its specialist cricket program.

16 October 2025

Friday bike rides are the highlight of the week at Butler College as education support students and staff embrace the Cycling Without Age program.

Robots at the ready
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

21 October 2025

Students from two public high schools have excelled when they put their robotic skills to the test in the annual WA Robotics Playoffs (WARP), claiming first and second place.

13 October 2025

More than $100,000 was raised by Western Australian kids, for West Australian kids during the 2025 Premier’s Telethon Challenge.

Re-opened for learning
Public school life

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.

03 November 2025

Four public school staff have been acknowledged at this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.

Inspiring the next generation of space explorers
Events and initiatives Public school life

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).

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.

Public school students win top education honour
In the news Reward and recognition

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...

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
Reward and recognition

01 October 2024

West Australian public schools have been recognised for creating innovative waste practices and solutions.

From coop to catwalk
Reward and recognition

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.

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.

15 September 2025

Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants have been recognised on the national stage in the 2025 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

09 June 2025

Book-loving alien, Dewey Dex, has returned for this year’s Premier’s Reading Challenge.

11 February 2026

Students at Duncraig Senior High School are now enjoying their new science and English blocks.

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