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Robotics success on the big stage
In the news Reward and recognition

13 April 2023

Perth student robotics stars have been invited to compete against teams from across the world in a robotics championship in Houston, Texas after shining at the national level.

16 June 2023

Vasse Primary School students are embracing the school’s latest initiative – Chicken Club.

Students rise up with inspiring WA artist
Events and initiatives Public school life

03 July 2023

A former student and renowned artist, graphic designer and photographer, has returned to her high school to inspire others through a creative workshop.

Football coach scores top honour
Reward and recognition

04 July 2023

Lynwood Senior High School’s Ann Gourley has been honoured with the National Female Football Week CommBank Coach of the Year award.

Outstanding women recognised
Reward and recognition

22 February 2023

Five female finalists who have made outstanding contributions to education have been named in the Department of Education’s Women of Achievement Award.

Special spiders in focus
In the news Public school life

07 June 2023

Most people run a mile when they see a spider, but teenager Michael Lun spends hours seeking them out.

Festival’s mass appeal
Events and initiatives

12 September 2023

No one understands the impact of the WA Massed Choir Festival better than Kate Humphreys.

A tale of two teachers
In the news Public school life

26 October 2023

A message from the Director General for World Teachers' Day

30 October 2023

A group of Year 9 girls from Belridge Secondary College spent six weeks creating a mural with help from the female empowerment group ‘We Are Womxn’.  

A bright future for clean energy in schools
Events and initiatives Public school life

31 October 2023

Sixty more Western Australian public schools face a greener future thanks to funding received as part of the Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund.

Narrogin hockey showdown
Public school life

09 November 2023

Narrogin Senior High School students in Years 8 to 10 recently squared off against the local law enforcers in a game of hockey. 

It’s all in their minds
Reward and recognition

14 November 2023

Teams of brilliant students from both Poynter Primary School and Esperance Primary School recently won in their respective categories at the Tournament of Minds International Finals in Melbourne.

Performance of a lifetime
In the news Public school life

16 November 2023

Education support assistant by day, supporting rock legends Coldplay by night. 

Just Dance to victory
In the news Reward and recognition

21 November 2023

Perth primary school students are winners in a sports competition with a difference.

30 November 2023

Four schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to inclusivity as part of a new category in this year’s education awards.

20 November 2023

Four public primary schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to providing students with the best learning experience.

WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in school leadership
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

24 November 2023

Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their approach to leadership across the whole school.

04 December 2023

Today, five public schools were recognised for their excellence in the areas of leadership, disability and inclusion, teaching and learning, and cultural responsiveness.

Future leaders appointed
Public school life

13 December 2023

Secondary school students from across WA will have the chance to share their views and inform education policy after being appointed to the WA Student Council.

Students chance to design space suit patch
Events and initiatives Public school life

17 February 2025

WA students are invited to design mission patches that will feature on astronaut suits.

24 February 2025

An inspiring principal who is deeply respected for her compassion and innovative approaches has been named a finalist for the Department’s 2025 Women of Achievement Award.

04 March 2025

A passionate educator dedicated to fostering literacy education and inclusion has been named a finalist for the Department of Education’s Women of Achievement Award.

11 February 2025

Five outstanding female employees have been recognised for their significant contribution to public education in Western Australia.

New life skills on aisle one
Events and initiatives Public school life

13 March 2025

Students at Dianella Secondary College Education Support Centre are getting a hands-on learning experience at their new Mini Woolies.

17 March 2025

A new STEM room equipped with advanced technology is benefitting students at Broome Senior High School

18 March 2025

Perth Modern School student, Chelsea Wu created history recently when she competed at the 2025 World Table Tennis Youth Contender Championships in the Philippines.

25 March 2025

After almost three decades away, Cowaramup Primary School Year 5 and 6 students have donned their wet suits and caught some waves in a welcomed return to surfing competition.

17 April 2025

A cycling enthusiast from the Department of Education, who has been a driving force in helping to raise funds and awareness for youth mental health, recently completed a 700km charity ride from...

From Manjimup to the Moon
In the news Reward and recognition

23 April 2025

Jaxon Liebeck, a 2016 graduate from Manjimup Senior High School, returned to the classroom where it all began, to share his experience as flight director for Firefly Aerospace's recent commercial...

Young WA student sprints to victory
In the news Reward and recognition

13 May 2025

A West Australian schoolgirl is the fastest female in Australia in her age group.

A powerful role model
Reward and recognition

16 May 2025

Leeming Senior High School science teacher Jackson Stubberfield is preparing to represent Australia at the World Powerlifting Championship after an impressive win at the national level earlier this...

21 May 2025

A passionate educator, and mother of three, who has embraced the power of yoga, is encouraging students and parents to join community sessions to help improve physical health, wellbeing and focus.

23 May 2025

This week, we celebrate both National Volunteer Week and P&C WA Day.

Future software engineer wins Beazley Medal
In the news Reward and recognition

20 December 2023

A Melville Senior High School graduate and budding software engineer has received WA’s highest education honour.

Double the fun for day one
Public school life

31 January 2024

While the first day of high school can be daunting, six sets of twins at Kelmscott Senior High School had someone to share the journey with.

Wheelie good idea
Public school life

02 February 2024

A secondary school has established a bike repair station to promote active lifestyles among the school community and their neighbours.

Students make their mark
Public school life

05 February 2024

West Leederville Primary School students have brightened up a local park with their artistic talents.

Rob Riley prize winners announced
Reward and recognition Public school life

19 February 2024

Two WA top-performing Aboriginal public school graduates have been named recipients of the 2023 Rob Riley Memorial Prize.

Creative STEM teacher recognised
Reward and recognition

01 March 2024

As a teacher in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, Donna Buckley’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional education has propelled her into the...

Curtin uni awards principal with honorary doctorate
Reward and recognition Public school life

08 March 2024

Lee Musumeci, Principal of Challis Community Primary School, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Curtin University.  

14 March 2024

Patricia Konigsberg is a linguist and educator and is a leading advocate for two-way learning.

20 March 2024

Girls from Oz promises to provide programs that are designed to engage and inspire females living in some of the most remote at-risk communities in Australia.

27 March 2024

Lathlain Primary School’s Bike Bus is no regular bus.

Wired together, students unite in robotic adventures
Events and initiatives Public school life

03 April 2024

A $75,000 grant is allowing 13 WA public schools to come together and share their interest and love for robotics.

08 April 2024

Ranford Primary School recently unveiled its latest playground addition – a new shade structure.  

Artistic fingers on the pulse
In the news Public school life

10 April 2024

Creative, thought provoking, and expressive pieces by young WA artists are on display at the State’s most recognised gallery.

17 April 2024

An Australia-first marine program is turning students in the South-West into citizen scientists, empowering them to make an impact through coastline conservation.

Schools on the move
Events and initiatives

04 December 2024

Three Western Australian schools held their inaugural School Open Streets events, closing off local streets to traffic for a day of fun community activities.

04 August 2023

Primary school principals are dedicated leaders who make a remarkable difference to the education and lives of young students and school staff.

Emerging perspectives from Year 12 artists
Events and initiatives Public school life

07 July 2023

Thought-provoking artworks from some talented recent Year 12 graduates are being showcased in The West Australian Pulse Exhibition.

Passionate librarian recognised
Reward and recognition

01 August 2023

Melissa Pettit has been acknowledged for making a difference in her field, honoured with the F A Sharr Award at the library and information week award ceremony.

Check outs to check in life skills
In the news Public school life

30 August 2023

Students at WA’s education support centres have swapped schoolbooks for stacking shelves and scanning items as part of a supermarket learning program for those with special education needs.

Inkabee unearthed
Public school life

01 September 2023

Inkabee is an 11-year-old on a mission to inspire people.

Seeing double
In the news Reward and recognition

14 September 2023

The Japanese and Venezuelan soccer teams will be seeing double when Perth twins take to the pitch for a World Cup warm-up tournament.

Immersive high-tech Anzac app
In the news Public school life

21 April 2023

Comet Bay College will bring Anzac stories to life through a new augmented reality (AR) app to be launched on Anzac Day.

05 May 2023

WA public school students are playing a starring role in the historic King’s Coronation.

Shining a light on maths
Events and initiatives Public school life

15 May 2023

An innovative Scitech program is helping change the way our students think about mathematics.

School project out of this world
Events and initiatives Public school life

22 May 2023

An innovative WA program is giving students the chance to launch school projects into space.

World Cup inspires students
Events and initiatives In the news

25 May 2023

Excitement is building ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, with WA students set to benefit from the spectacular global event on home soil.

Sports galore as Country Week returns
Events and initiatives Public school life

02 September 2022

One of the most highly anticipated sporting tournaments in the school calendar kicked off this week after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two-way Science conference
In the news Public school life

25 November 2022

Twenty-seven schools from across the state came together for the first Two-way Science conference.

Public school students best in WA
In the news Reward and recognition

21 December 2022

Two outstanding WA public school students – one who will study medicine, the other who has plans to set up his own business – have received the state’s peak academic award for their Year 12...

Sustainable school shines
Reward and recognition

29 September 2023

Staff and students at South Coogee Primary School have been recognised for their dedication to sustainability and environmental awareness.

03 October 2023

Joshua Lo is only nine years old, but he’s already a published author and illustrator.

09 October 2023

Corporate Information Services pair, Cassandra Reagan and Carolyn Atkinson, have each claimed national honours at the Records and Information Management Professional Association (RIMPA) Awards.  

Connecting through art
Public school life

17 October 2023

Perth students are bringing joy to local aged care residents through the gift of art.

Unleash the passion
Events and initiatives

03 June 2021

It’s not every day you get to meet an Olympian, but now the students at Ashburton Drive Primary School are reaching for gold.

Students share science studies
Events and initiatives

05 July 2021

More than 250 primary school students from Perth’s southern suburbs came together to engage in conversations about their science interests.

Top notes for music program
Events and initiatives

05 July 2021

Kwinana students have benefitted from a music education program that helps develop life skills and improve academic results.

Sun shines after the storm
In the news Public school life

24 August 2021

Kalbarri District High School students have built a Thank You Board to recognise the local community who helped during the devastation of Tropical Cyclone Seroja.

Social skills for life
Events and initiatives

24 August 2021

Harrisdale Primary School special educational needs students have launched a pen pal program with a local aged care facility.

09 September 2021

Former student and COVID-19 Dr Jesse Li addressed Mount Lawley Senior High School and shared his important life lessons.

15 October 2021

More than 100 Harrisdale Primary School staff participated in the rewarding experience as part of the school development day.

New life for yarning circle
Events and initiatives

15 December 2021

Hilton Primary School has revitalised its yarning circle to provide a gathering space that serves as an outdoor classroom and an area to sit and connect to country.

Walk with us
Events and initiatives

03 June 2021

More than 100 West Australian public school students took part in the annual Walk for Reconciliation in Perth to mark the conclusion of National Reconciliation Week.

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