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

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

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.

Tasmin Drummond, Vasse Primary School

Lisa Ledger, Baynton West Primary School

Benefits and tips for physical activity, safe exercise and sports, healthy eating, sleep and other topics related to healthy lifestyles.

Every day children and young people are interacting with the road and traffic system either as a passenger, pedestrian, cyclist or driver.

The Department of Education’s Policies website is the repository for all our policies and delegations.

When your child begins Pre-primary, the teacher will assess their knowledge and skills to inform the learning program.

The online complaint form is an easy way to make a complaint, and will guide you through the information required.

Information for students considering options their future

Strong partnerships and collaboration between schools and their communities provide better outcomes for our students.

Perth and Peel regions return to pre-lock down life.

Students may be interested in university study, have a specific career in mind that will involve further education and training, or intend to enter the workforce after leaving school.

Information on equipment and expenses.

Our environmental strategy and plans have been implemented to offset the clearing of native vegetation and properly manage the future of the vegetation and fauna surrounding Wellard Village Primary School.

Explore the story behind the artwork in our strategic directions for public education in Western Australia.

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

Rob Nail, Cape Naturaliste College

The students (and cattle!) of Denmark’s College of Agriculture shone at the recent Beverley Show, with the girls leading the way.

John Tonkin College students are becoming marine researchers to help develop a shellfish reef.

Bull Creek Primary School student Joanne Lee shone at the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee, winning the Years 3 to 4 category.

Madison Corsini, Western Australian College of Agriculture – Cunderdin

Newton Moore Education Support Centre students are selling woodwork pieces they built at school through their student run retail shop.

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.

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

Follow the journey of the 2021 student ambassadors.

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 achievements.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Gosnells Primary School hosts WA’s first autism inclusive interschool carnival.

Two outstanding Aboriginal secondary school graduates have been awarded a prestigious prize for their top performances in Year 12.

Western Australia’s first qualified female Aboriginal teacher has been honoured at a Perth primary school to ensure her legacy lives on for decades to come.

A leader in Aboriginal education in WA is among the 992 Australians recognised as part of the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

School students have written a song with a local musician as part of a new program launched to promote the link between music and wellbeing.

Mount Hawthorn Primary School students’ welcome children from Afghanistan with heartfelt messages.

District high schools welcome a unique online mentoring opportunity for their students.

Great Southern students get a head start in future careers.

A former Mount Lawley Senior High School performing arts student has landed a role in a major Hollywood movie starring multi award-winning actor Mark Wahlberg.

Students from a Waikiki school have taken out a prize for their research project designed to boost the local population of little penguins.

A non-government school can be registered for periods of between one and five years, after which the school must have its registration renewed.

Governing bodies and registered schools responsibilities.