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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.

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.

01 October 2024

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

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.

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...

04 June 2024

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

10 June 2025

A Year 12 student from Kalamunda Senior High School won the Out of This World Talent: Mission Patch Design Competition for 2025 - 2026.

17 June 2025

Comet Bay College Year 11 student, Charlie Fletcher, was named in the All-Australian team following a sensational campaign at the 2025 Marsh AFL National Development Championships – Under 16 Girls.

24 June 2025

Ashdale Secondary College and West Leeming Primary School science specialist, Chrissy Marcelli, have been recognised in the 2025 Australian Education Awards.

02 December 2022

Budding scientists from the state’s Southwest have uncovered a bacterial shell disease impacting blue swimmer crabs in Bunbury Harbour.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

19 February 2025

Vicki Delves has been a driving force in WA sport for more than 30 years.

25 February 2025

The 2024 graduates from Bicton Primary School left their peers with a parting gift that’s a bit different, a new community library.

27 February 2025

A determined Perth swimmer is taking on an epic challenge to raise money for sick kids while inspiring her school community.

28 February 2025

A student support officer at Margaret River Senior High School has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to public education in Western Australia.