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From science lab to Women of Achievement finalist
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

19 February 2026

Championing curiosity, confidence and opportunity in STEM, Laboratory Technician Jane Alexander from Joseph Banks Secondary College has been recognised with a nomination for the Department’s 2026...

Winner paves way for inclusion
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

04 March 2026

Patricia Levitzke-Gray, from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre, has won the 2026 Director General’s Women of Achievement Award.

A new chapter begins
Events and initiatives

24 March 2026

Young readers are being called on to again turn the pages for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, which kicks off for 2026 today.

30 March 2026

The mussels of Mandurah are acting as the ‘canaries in the coal mine’ for local waterways through an innovative project involving John Tonkin College students.

Future first aiders at Yandeyarra
News item Public school life

01 April 2026

Eight students from Yandeyarra Remote Community School have taken their knowledge of safety to another level after completing their First Aid Certificate.

14 April 2026

Work has started on a new inner-city primary school in East Perth after recent development approval of the plans by Development WA.

11 November 2025

The ten ambassadors who will represent Western Australian schools for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour have been announced.

24 November 2025

Midnight cheese toasties and country music singalongs in the early morning hours will spur on a team of Harrisdale Primary School staff members as they tackle an endurance challenge in support of...

08 December 2025

Western Australia’s next generation of artists have been celebrated at the 2025 Shaun Tan Award for Young Artists.

12 December 2025

Joondalup Education Support Centre has claimed the schools category in the 2025 WasteSorted Awards, which recognises outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental education.

15 December 2025

Almost 200 Year 6 students from across the Kimberley marked the end of primary school by attending the remarkable 2025 Kimberley Round-Up, at Ardyaloon, or One Arm Point.

Shenton shines
Reward and recognition Public school life

22 December 2025

The first cohort of Shenton College students to participate in a life-changing program for their entire secondary schooling have graduated.

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

22 December 2025

An aspiring engineer and a future electrotechnology electrician, both public school graduates, have been awarded WA’s highest education honour.

19 December 2025

Broome Residential College’s ‘My place, my future’ campaign won the Commissioner for Children and Young People Award for Best Practice in Children’s Consultation at the Public Administration...

Age is just a number
Events and initiatives Public school life

14 October 2024

An early childhood teacher has brought aged-care residents into her kindergarten class to encourage mutual enrichment.

25 October 2024

World Teachers’ Day is celebrated across Australia today to thank educators for their unwavering passion and dedication.

15 December 2023

Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around Blue Gum Lake Reserve.

15 December 2023

Rocks & Rhubarb, the winner of John Curtin College of the Arts’ battle of the bands competition, recently performed at the annual Fremantle Long Table Dinner. 

Top of the crop
Reward and recognition

19 December 2023

Many Year 12 graduates have been waiting with bated breath in anticipation of their ATAR results being released, and over the weekend, nine public school students celebrated with the highest...

Chief Psych recognised for career of significance
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

09 January 2024

Recently retired Chris Gostelow has been recognised by the Australian Psychological Society for the impact he made in psychology over his 39-year career with the Department.

24 January 2024

Starting high school means big changes for your child. Help your child transition to high school with these tips.

26 February 2024

Across WA, 65 new school psychologists have been welcomed to start 2024, set to support schools to enhance student wellbeing, engagement and achievement.

29 February 2024

A South West primary school has been recognised for its outstanding language students with top placings in a national language competition.

Schools supporting schools
Public school life

13 March 2024

Students and school staff from across Western Australia continue to support education in Cambodia through the long-running Angkor Project.

15 February 2024

Five finalists have been announced for the Director General’s Women of Achievement Award, who all support education in WA in their own way.

19 March 2024

As 10 West Australian students prepare to head to Singapore for the 2024 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour, the opportunity to be a part of the 2025 travelling party has recently opened.

Teachers soar to new heights in flying squad
In the news Public school life

28 March 2024

For more than two decades, the Teacher Flying Squad has been an ongoing source of support for regional schools.

Who run the track? Girls!
In the news Reward and recognition

08 March 2024

Four female students passionate about STEM are gearing up to compete in an F1 challenge in Adelaide.

Top students share their top tips for acing ATAR
Reward and recognition Public school life

14 February 2024

Graduates from Perth Modern who received an ATAR of 99.95 share their tips for navigating Year 12. Plus, we explain what ATAR is.

On the Wright track
Reward and recognition

29 April 2024

Connor Wright, a Year 11 student from Bunbury High School, has already established himself as a biking champion, but there is no sign of a brake in his career anytime soon.

14 May 2024

A creative arts initiative is helping teach students about a vulnerable cockatoo.

New life for old photos
Public school life

21 May 2024

Students at Comet Bay have been bringing the past back to life, demonstrating their art and technology skills by adding colour to black and white WWI photos.

Dam good career opportunities
Events and initiatives Public school life

30 May 2024

39 Clontarf students have joined the Water Corporation, through apprenticeship, traineeship, and graduate opportunities.

05 June 2024

Fish living in the Harvey River recently received an accommodation upgrade.

10 June 2024

Director General Lisa Rodgers has been awarded a prestigious Public Service Medal for her extraordinary work undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic.

14 June 2024

Students at a remote school in the far northern Kimberley are perfecting their hospitality skills as part of an initiative to provide pathways to employment.

Kids choose recycling
Reward and recognition Public school life

24 March 2023

The recycling efforts of WA students played a starring role in one of the most popular artworks at this year’s Sculpture by the Sea.

A place to meet and connect
In the news Public school life

20 April 2023

A Great Southern primary school has opened a dedicated Noongar community room to offer a space to yarn, connect and build positive relationships.

Perth art teacher Archibald Prize finalist
Reward and recognition Public school life

01 May 2023

An award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher dedicated to sharing her creative talents to re-engage students has been named a finalist for a prestigious art prize.

Exploring culture through art
Events and initiatives Public school life

29 May 2023

A renowned Indigenous artist inspired Leeming students to explore culture through a stunning collaborative artwork.

Award-winning Karratha initiative
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

30 May 2023

The Karratha Education Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to education in the Pilbara.

Tambrey on Track
Events and initiatives Public school life

06 June 2023

A Karratha Aboriginal educator is using her experience as a marathon runner to teach young female Indigenous students about fitness, health and wellbeing.

Competition inspires young innovators
Events and initiatives Public school life

13 June 2023

Primary school students got the chance to tackle challenging real-world scenarios as part of a dynamic interschool STEM competition.

Abi’s best yarn inspires peers
Reward and recognition

21 June 2023

A talented WA student could be the next winner of the Best Australian Yarn Short Story Competition.

All-rounder hits goals for six
In the news Reward and recognition

22 June 2023

Kent Street Senior High School student Chloe Ainsworth has won a cricketing opportunity of a lifetime.

Music sparks joy
Events and initiatives Public school life

27 June 2023

A brass ensemble, a wind orchestra and moving vocal performances were among the standout moments at the annual Opus concert where guests enjoyed the incredible power of music and song.

07 July 2023

An Aboriginal educator has written a bilingual picture book in Noongar and English to celebrate the beauty of Country and family.

Premier League king spurs on Lynwood goals
In the news Public school life

29 March 2023

An English Premier League legend shared his skills with some emerging Lynwood Senior High School soccer stars when he visited the school.

You can’t take the Samson out of Sam
In the news Public school life

21 July 2023

Years before kicking goals on the world stage, international football superstar Sam Kerr perfected her trademark celebratory backflip on a Perth school oval.

27 July 2023

Four Ellenbrook Secondary College students are among the strong WA team heading to Melbourne next month to compete in the WorldSkills Australia National Championships.

Kimberley Round-up returns
Events and initiatives Public school life

31 May 2023

The Kimberley Round-up has made a triumphant return after more than 25 years.

Gold star space projects
Events and initiatives Public school life

08 August 2023

West Australian students have launched out-of-this-world solutions to problems faced by the space industry.

WA Education Awards nominations open
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

16 August 2023

It’s time to celebrate excellence in our schools again, with nominations open for the WA Education Awards.

Full STEAM ahead for Science Week
Events and initiatives Public school life

18 August 2023

Students got the chance to learn about some fascinating scientific developments as Rostrata Primary School celebrated its third annual STEAM Festival.

Speedy robotics workshop
Public school life

25 July 2023

Robots are well known for speeding up manufacturing processes, but the tables were turned when WA secondary students built robots in just three days.

28 August 2023

Dedicated public school education assistants have been recognised on the national stage as finalists in the 2023 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

Pick of the bunch
In the news Reward and recognition

29 August 2023

Thousands of students across the country have voted a Perth teacher’s picture book their favourite of the year.

05 September 2023

Move over, Nancy Drew, there are some brilliant young detectives in our midst.

A conversation could save a life
Events and initiatives In the news

08 September 2022

Yarning circles, chit-chat cafes and mindfulness activities were some of the many ways Western Australian schools marked R U OK? Day to start meaningful conversations about mental health.

Student Council sets 2023 goals
Events and initiatives Public school life

16 March 2023

Members of the inaugural WA Student Council have come together for the first time to set their goals and priorities for 2023.

Public school graduates win scholarships
Reward and recognition Public school life

28 March 2023

Four Western Australian public school graduates have been recognised as future leaders as part of a prestigious scholarship program.

Sharing origin stories
Public school life

31 March 2023

The extraordinary origin stories of John Forest Secondary College students have been featured in a new e-book.

Family ties drive student Anzac tour
Events and initiatives Public school life

05 April 2023

For Ebony Whitney, the Premier’s Anzac Student Tour is a “life-changing” chance to explore her deep interest in history, as well as her family’s legacy.

Premier's Reading Challenge 2023 set to launch
Events and initiatives In the news

04 April 2023

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is back for another year and it’s going to be bigger than ever.

Budding rangers at work
In the news Public school life

06 April 2023

Kununurra students have removed invasive weeds to rehabilitate a local spring as part of a new program offering On Country education opportunities and pathways to future employment.

11 September 2023

WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin is in the running to be named WA small training provider of the year at the 2023 WA Training Awards.

18 September 2023

Specialist music students at Kelmscott Senior High School have jammed out at a lunchtime gig with international music stars Voyager.

From Midwest farm to AFL Grand Final
In the news Reward and recognition

19 October 2023

Pippa McTaggart from WA’s Midwest made lifetime memories while attending this year’s AFL Grand Final as the 2023 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year and Captain of Team NAB AFL Auskick.

Paw-fect companion
Reward and recognition

23 October 2023

Holly, the beloved support dog at Woodvale Secondary College, recently claimed a bronze medal in the Animal Award Winner category at the RSPCA WA Animal Welfare Awards.

Soccer superstars
Public school life

25 October 2023

There were cheers and smiles when the Lynwood Senior High School specialist soccer academy ran a carnival for primary students with special learning needs.

The classroom and beyond
Public school life

27 October 2023

From bustling metro schools to some of the most isolated communities in the state, public school teachers make a significant impact every day on the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people...

WA Education Awards a step closer
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

27 October 2023

From remote schools in the Kimberley, to a specialist agricultural college in the Wheatbelt, to bustling metro schools, the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2023 have been announced.

Variety providing aid to students and families in need
Events and initiatives Public school life

31 October 2023

Variety WA is throwing its support behind thousands of Western Australian school children and families through its new 2024 EduKids grants program.

10 November 2023

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the exceptional way they prepare students for life beyond school.

05 December 2023

A north metropolitan school has come out on top at the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards for its exceptional mental health support for staff and students.

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