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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 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

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

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.

What to consider when purchasing a new or second-hand snare drums, drum sets and mallet instrument.

Corporate Information Services pair, Cassandra Reagan and Carolyn Atkinson, have each claimed national honours at the Records and Information Management Professional Association (RIMPA) Awards.  

Perth students are bringing joy to local aged care residents through the gift of art.

No one understands the impact of the WA Massed Choir Festival better than Kate Humphreys.

A message from the Director General for World Teachers' Day

A group of Year 9 girls from Belridge Secondary College spent six weeks creating a mural with help from the female empowerment group ‘We Are Womxn’.  

Sixty more Western Australian public schools face a greener future thanks to funding received as part of the Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund.

Narrogin Senior High School students in Years 8 to 10 recently squared off against the local law enforcers in a game of hockey. 

Teams of brilliant students from both Poynter Primary School and Esperance Primary School recently won in their respective categories at the Tournament of Minds International Finals in Melbourne.

Education support assistant by day, supporting rock legends Coldplay by night. 

Perth primary school students are winners in a sports competition with a difference.

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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Creative, thought provoking, and expressive pieces by young WA artists are on display at the State’s most recognised gallery.

An Australia-first marine program is turning students in the South-West into citizen scientists, empowering them to make an impact through coastline conservation.

Otto Gibbs, a talented composer and graduate from John Curtin College of the Arts, has been selected for the prestigious 2024 West Australian Symphony Orchestra Composition Project.  

Follow the journey of the 2024 Anzac Student Tour as they explore Singapore.

Students from a Fremantle school have taken out a national prize for their submarine design.

Students across Western Australia recently showcased their STEM prowess in the exciting Synergy Solar Car Challenge.

An interactive mobile application designed to help with the sharing of Two-way Science initiatives in the classroom has been launched in Leonora, in WA’s Goldfields.

A new yarning circle was recently unveiled at South Hedland Primary School, in respect for local Indigenous culture and students.

While the first day of high school can be daunting, six sets of twins at Kelmscott Senior High School had someone to share the journey with.

A secondary school has established a bike repair station to promote active lifestyles among the school community and their neighbours.

West Leederville Primary School students have brightened up a local park with their artistic talents.

Two WA top-performing Aboriginal public school graduates have been named recipients of the 2023 Rob Riley Memorial Prize.

As a teacher in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, Donna Buckley’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional education has propelled her into the spotlight as a finalist for the Women of Achievement Award.

Lee Musumeci, Principal of Challis Community Primary School, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Curtin University.  

Patricia Konigsberg is a linguist and educator and is a leading advocate for two-way learning.

Girls from Oz promises to provide programs that are designed to engage and inspire females living in some of the most remote at-risk communities in Australia.

Lathlain Primary School’s Bike Bus is no regular bus.

A $75,000 grant is allowing 13 WA public schools to come together and share their interest and love for robotics.

Ranford Primary School recently unveiled its latest playground addition – a new shade structure.  

Homework and study gets your children thinking and applying what they learn in different ways, developing them into independent learners.

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Staff and students at South Coogee Primary School have been recognised for their dedication to sustainability and environmental awareness.

Joshua Lo is only nine years old, but he’s already a published author and illustrator.

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

Primary school principals are dedicated leaders who make a remarkable difference to the education and lives of young students and school staff.

Thought-provoking artworks from some talented recent Year 12 graduates are being showcased in The West Australian Pulse Exhibition.

Melissa Pettit has been acknowledged for making a difference in her field, honoured with the F A Sharr Award at the library and information week award ceremony.

Volunteers like Val Tilbrook and Jacqui Archdale embody the spirit of our school communities.

Public schools follow the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline which lays out the Kindergarten to Year 10 curriculum for all Western Australian children.

A Fremantle program coordinator, focussed on achieving stronger academic outcomes for disengaged students, has been awarded the Department’s 2024 Women of Achievement Award.

Students at a Great Southern primary school are taking a hands-on approach to learning more about the local environment.

An Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) from a remote Kimberley school has received a Public Service Medal for being a system-wide voice and advocate for Ngarinyin culture.

A football excursion to Meekatharra has ignited excitement and community spirit.

Rostrata Primary School students and families have dug deep into their wallets and donated winter items to people in need.

The extraordinary talent of young musicians was on display at the annual Opus concert where audience members were treated to a night of creativity and joy.

A new category has been added to the Education Awards for 2024 that will allow incredible work and achievements in the wellbeing and learning area to be recognised.

A student Environment Action Team has taken to the beach in Broome to clean up marine litter with the aim of protecting the ocean.

A class of innovative Year 12 students have showcased their creativity and craftsmanship by building desk lamps out of recycled wood.

Award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher, Jill Ansell, has been named a finalist for the Archibald Prize for the second year in a row.

Our sustainability framework provides our direction to address economic, environmental and social issues.

Girrawheen Senior High School receives the Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) Award for 2022.

Shenton College receives the Excellence in School Leadership Award for 2022.

Four schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to inclusivity as part of a new category in this year’s education awards.

Four public primary schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to providing students with the best learning experience.

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.

A Melville Senior High School graduate and budding software engineer has received WA’s highest education honour.

Perth student robotics stars have been invited to compete against teams from across the world in a robotics championship in Houston, Texas after shining at the national level.

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.