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

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.

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

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

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

Bob Hawke College recently unveiled its $52.9 million Stage 2 expansion, marking a significant milestone in the school's journey towards excellence in education and the arts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

All children of compulsory school age must be enrolled at school and attend every day.

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

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

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

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.

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

The experiences children have during the early years are extremely important. As your child’s first teacher, your role is vital in creating opportunities that promote learning in a fun and safe environment.

All public schools have a uniform that students must wear every day.

Participating at school

Learning in primary school

These early years of childhood up to four years old are extremely important for children's development and learning.

Stories from Western Australian schools and early learning centres about the Australian Early Development Census.

Stories from Western Australian schools and early learning centres about the Australian Early Development Census.

Stories from Western Australian schools and early learning centres about the Australian Early Development Census.

Tamie Douglas, Aspiri Primary School

A Rockingham sports teacher who created a successful fundraising initiative and champions a rugby league program has taken out a national award.

A Goldfields teacher had a dream to share her grandmother’s language with the younger generation. So, she wrote a children’s book in Wangkatja to ensure it lives on for years to come.

For the past two years, Northam Primary School has been on an important cultural journey, connecting with the local Noongar community by learning about the Noongar culture and including it in school programs.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Kimberley students are helping monitor turtle populations across the region to develop their science skills and make a real-world impact.

Generally, students in Western Australia attend primary school and then secondary school. Depending on the needs of the community, some of our schools cater for both primary and secondary-aged children.

Specialist education for young people in Years 11 and 12 with access to learning opportunities through workplaces, universities and training providers

Community spirit was high this month when a group of young Perth humanitarians came together to raise money for the people of Syria who were devastated by the recent earthquake.

Three Southwest students passionate about eliminating plastic have introduced a keep cup initiative at their school after seeing a shocking amount of litter on local beaches.

A Perth principal dedicated to making a difference to the lives of students and their families has been recognised as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.

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.

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

Michelle Barrett, Byford Secondary College

Louise O’Donovan, Beeliar Primary School

Charan Pabla, Girrawheen Senior High School

Ashdale Secondary College

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