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The new Better and Fairer Schools Agreement will deliver funding and reforms to help improve education outcomes for all students.

West Australian school students with aspirations to become the next generation of medical professionals had the rare and inspiring opportunity this week to hear from the 2024 Australians of the Year.

The AFL footy finals start this Thursday night, but a Pinjarra high school teacher is already celebrating victory, with a chance for more to come.

A network of schools located in the Pilbara celebrated its dedicated educators and staff at the annual Karratha Education Network Excellence (KENEx) Awards.

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For many young people, choosing the right career pathway requires a lot of consideration and exploration.

Geraldton Schools Combined Band can put Sydney Opera House on their performance resume after showcasing their exceptional talent at the Australian International Music Festival in Sydney.

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.

When Nate, Nazeem, Florence, and Charlee were announced as this year’s Little Telethon Stars, they couldn’t contain their excitement and cheer.

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.

Children who show an aptitude for music may be offered a place in the instrumental music program.

Jay Peckitt has been announced as the new Director General for the Department of Education.

Rockingham Senior High School sets the standard for community engagement with its Try-A-Thon named the most successful Telethon community fundraiser ever.

Students past and present from one of Perth’s oldest primary schools have come together to celebrate a milestone birthday.

A Perth educator has been awarded an inaugural scholarship to study a Master of Education Leadership overseas.

Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre students have been awarded the Alcoa Primary School Award at the Castaways Sculpture Awards which celebrates art created from trash.

You will be asked to provide your child’s health information to help the school meet your child’s health needs.

Since 2008, the WA Education Awards has been a highlight of the education calendar.

Condingup Primary School is one of dozens of schools across Western Australia that are benefiting from a generous $113,000 in grants aimed at encouraging waste management initiatives.

More than 130 schools will participate in Scitech’s first virtual excursions during this year’s National Science Week to celebrate and learn about this year’s theme: Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability.

Ashdale Secondary College already offers a terrific science-based specialist program through its STEM Institute.

We all have a right to feel safe and be safe at school.

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.

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You can make a difference by talking with your kids.

Comet Bay College will bring Anzac stories to life through a new augmented reality (AR) app to be launched on Anzac Day.

WA public school students are playing a starring role in the historic King’s Coronation.

An innovative Scitech program is helping change the way our students think about mathematics.

The 2023 Premier's Reading Challenge is being boosted by a huge injection of star power.

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

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.

Mother and daughter duo introduce Ballardong Noongar language and culture classes at Bruce Rock District High School.

Barbara Dalgety, Bluff Point Primary School

Ben Garnaut, Warwick Senior High School

Wiluna Remote Community School

Rebecca Bope, Kalgoorlie Primary School

STEM knowledge and skills are embedded across these subject disciplines.

Children’s primary education continues in Years 1 to 6 where children receive a strong foundation in core subjects.

National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results for Western Australian public school students