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From science lab to Women of Achievement finalist
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
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
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.
John Tonkin College students flex mussels
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
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.
Bell rings to start work on inner-city primary school
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.
2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour ambassadors announced
11 November 2025
The ten ambassadors who will represent Western Australian schools for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour have been announced.
Harrisdale Handlebars get moving for Movember
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...
Talented artist recognised in the 2025 Shaun Tan Award
08 December 2025
Western Australia’s next generation of artists have been celebrated at the 2025 Shaun Tan Award for Young Artists.
Joondalup Education Support Centre recognised for sustainability leadership
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.
Kimberley Round-Up caps off a memorable year
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
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
22 December 2025
An aspiring engineer and a future electrotechnology electrician, both public school graduates, have been awarded WA’s highest education honour.
Student voice powers award win for Broome Residential College
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
14 October 2024
An early childhood teacher has brought aged-care residents into her kindergarten class to encourage mutual enrichment.
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day
25 October 2024
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated across Australia today to thank educators for their unwavering passion and dedication.
Sharing the environment through tech
15 December 2023
Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around Blue Gum Lake Reserve.
John Curtin students take centre stage at long table dinner
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
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
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.
Stepping up into the world of high school
24 January 2024
Starting high school means big changes for your child. Help your child transition to high school with these tips.
Public schools welcome new school psychologists for 2024
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.
Language success on a national stage
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
13 March 2024
Students and school staff from across Western Australia continue to support education in Cambodia through the long-running Angkor Project.
Excelling in education: finalists announced for Women of Achievement Award
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.
Making sure we never forget
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
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!
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
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
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.
Art project encourages cockatoo conservation
14 May 2024
A creative arts initiative is helping teach students about a vulnerable cockatoo.
New life for old photos
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
30 May 2024
39 Clontarf students have joined the Water Corporation, through apprenticeship, traineeship, and graduate opportunities.
Harvey River fish get a suite deal
05 June 2024
Fish living in the Harvey River recently received an accommodation upgrade.
Public Service Medal for Education Director General
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.
Cooking up job ready skills
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
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
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
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
29 May 2023
A renowned Indigenous artist inspired Leeming students to explore culture through a stunning collaborative artwork.
Award-winning Karratha initiative
30 May 2023
The Karratha Education Initiative has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to education in the Pilbara.
Tambrey on Track
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
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
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
22 June 2023
Kent Street Senior High School student Chloe Ainsworth has won a cricketing opportunity of a lifetime.
Music sparks joy
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.
The beauty of Country and family
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
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
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.
Students trade in their classroom for national championships
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
31 May 2023
The Kimberley Round-up has made a triumphant return after more than 25 years.
Gold star space projects
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
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
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
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.
Education assistants in the spotlight
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
29 August 2023
Thousands of students across the country have voted a Perth teacher’s picture book their favourite of the year.
Case closed on Cluedunnit Kids 2023
05 September 2023
Move over, Nancy Drew, there are some brilliant young detectives in our midst.
A conversation could save a life
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
College recognised for training excellence
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.
Voyager takes students on journey towards stardom
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in teaching and learning (secondary)
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.
School shines at Mental Health awards
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.