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Years after graduating secondary school, Wongatha woman Candice Matthews has gone on to become a coordinator for the very same program that inspired her to stay focused on education and reach her goals.

The Premier’s Anzac Student Tour travelled intrastate from 9 to 19 November 2022.

Aboriginal students from across the state donned chef hats and tasted what it’s like to work in a professional kitchen as part of an innovative program.

Joondalup Education Support Centre

Anika Brown, Halls Creek District High School

Inspired to keep his native language alive, Aboriginal language teacher graduate Gavin Smith has taken matters into his own hands.

A Perth Modern School student has crafted a portrait of Western Australia’s oldest man who graduated from the same school himself 90 years ago.

Our schools marked Harmony Week in spectacular fashion as students came together across the state to celebrate cultural diversity in their communities.

Students at Beverley District High School have embarked on a project to preserve and pass on their town’s history for future generations.

Mosman Park Primary School has been selected as one of three schools in Australia to be named a finalist for the Narragunnawali Awards.

A Perth secondary school is a step closer to establishing a space academy to inspire and educate the next generation of astronauts.

Secondary schools in the Pilbara are connecting students with local employers through speed recruitment events.

Two WA public school students have been awarded the State’s peak education awards for their outstanding Year 12 performances.

World Teachers’ Day was held across Australia on Friday 29 October to celebrate the fantastic difference teachers make to the lives of young people every day.

A Perth science teacher has been invited to Switzerland where he will work with scientists, engineers and other physics teachers from across the globe to learn about innovative physics concepts to bring back to students.

Schools across Western Australia commemorated National Reconciliation Week to learn about Aboriginal histories, cultures and achievements.

Two Perth schools have collaborated for an exhibition featuring captivating art made from waste to raise awareness about the environment and consumer habits.

Manea Senior College students are tackling textile waste by hosting a free market where their peers swap clothing and accessories.

Each fortnight we take a look at the news and compile a summary of some of the exciting stories about our schools, staff and students.

Leanne Potter retires after spending more than four decades as a teacher shaping deaf education across Western Australia.

Pemberton District High School students spent their annual Community Week volunteering and helping out the community.

Top Year 12 students represented WA in the Geography’s Big Week Out.

Students at Busselton Senior High School learn different trade skills at their ‘Try a Trade’ day.

Rangeway Primary School opens its new yarning circle, a welcoming place for students and community members.

Five women leading the way in education have been recognised as part of International Women’s Day celebrations for their outstanding contribution and leadership in the classroom and beyond.

Each fortnight we take a look at the news and compile a summary of some of the exciting stories about our schools, staff and students.

Thank you teachers for their amazing work shaping our kids’ lives.

Students get a head start in biomedical science by creating recyclable prosthetics.

Celebrating Anzac heroes using augmented reality.

Aspiring game developers at Southern River College in Gosnells have won a top award for their new game called Cyber Shock.

Three Indigenous educators studying to become teachers at Curtin University have attended a conference in Canada to share their thoughts and experiences in the Indigenous education space.

A Dianella Secondary College student won a WA Youth Award for her support and dedication to the local community.

Waroona District High School students now have a new way to travel across campus after building an autonomous tour guide kart.

Apprenticeships and traineeships are learning pathways that combine paid on-the-job training and formal study with a Registered Training Organisation.

A Pilbara high school has launched a new space club to inspire students to enter careers in astronomy and rocketry.

A Geraldton primary school is among those highlighted in a prestigious award celebrating excellence in public service.

One school has enlisted the help of a ‘local hero’ to recognise the achievements of students and their contribution to the school community.

A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.

Harrisdale Senior High School student Keina Sugiyama’s short ‘The Star Keeper’ shone at SIGGRAPH Asia in Sydney, taking out the second spot in the 2023 Junior Computer Animation festival in its inaugural year.

The Western Australian Planning Commission, in partnership with Department of Education, has released an updated operational planning policy.

Students from several public schools have excelled in the extraordinary difficult Da Vinci Decathlon competition.

Two Wheatbelt students have achieved a top prize for their science fiction short stories.

A total of $1.6 billion will be invested towards both new and improved infrastructure for public schools over the next four years.

An expressive and passionate classroom speech has sparked an unforgettable experience for Perth boy and die-hard Tigers fan Max Andrew.

A new School of Swimming and Water Safety will help ensure more young people have the opportunity to learn essential swimming skills and stay safe in and around water.

Dewey Dex, the lovable mascot for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere determined for the 2024 edition to reach even greater heights than previous ones.

Half-mindfulness and half-pipe; students from Tom Price Senior High School recently participated in a skateboarding session led by professionals from Perth.

Carnarvon now has a new digital directory, and it’s thanks to 16 year-old Chas Law-Davis. 

Culinary creativity served up at Dianella Secondary College's Principals' Briefing.

Twelve volunteers, located across the state, have been recognised in the 2023 annual EdConnect Australia WA Volunteer Awards.