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Pedalling to success

09 September

Students from a remote community school have undertaken a spectacular bike journey to one of the Kimberley’s most iconic attractions.
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Educators shine at school network awards

06 September

A network of schools located in the Pilbara celebrated its dedicated educators and staff at the annual Karrath...
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Rising music talent unearthed

06 September

Former Ellenbrook Secondary College student, Mariae Cassandra, has catapulted onto the national stage after wi...
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Paw-some authors share language and culture

05 September

Students living in one of Australia’s most remote communities have written and illustrated a bilingual picture...
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AFL crowns Pinjarra teacher king of the pack

04 September

The AFL footy finals start this Thursday night, but a Pinjarra high school teacher is already celebrating vict...
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From beakers to books

29 August

A school lab tech has swapped her safety goggles for reading glasses as she enters the world of book publishing.
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Professors in the making

29 August

West Australian school students with aspirations to become the next generation of medical professionals had th...
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Reaching new heights

26 August

Students from Melville Senior High School now have a clearer flight path into a career in aviation thanks to a...
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Framing the future

21 August

Time is running out to view the 2024 Young Originals exhibition, which showcases the incredible talent of emer...
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Warwick engineers a Premier Science Award win

20 August

Ashdale Secondary College already offers a terrific science-based specialist program through its STEM Institute.
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Students race for Grand Prix success

15 August

Belridge Secondary College Year 9 and 10 students put their minds and engineering skills to the test in the in...
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Schooling the Paris 2024 Olympics

14 August

The Paris Olympic Games have come and gone, but the performances of former public school students are still be...
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Students celebrating science

14 August

Rostrata Primary School students have donned their lab coats for their annual two-week science festival.
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Bringing the world into classrooms

13 August

More than 130 schools will participate in Scitech’s first virtual excursions during this year’s National Scien...
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Grant boosts Condingup Primary School’s sustainability efforts

12 August

Condingup Primary School is one of dozens of schools across Western Australia that are benefiting from a gener...
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Looking back to winning big

07 August

In 2023, five schools were named winners at the Western Australian Education Awards for their dedication and c...
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Vocational victories

06 August

Three vocational students have been named finalists in this year’s WA Training Awards.
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Tree-mendous outdoor classroom

05 August

Ashdale Primary School students and staff are now seeing the forest for the trees as they unveil an innovative...
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From Kelmscott to Canberra

01 August

Six Kelmscott Senior High School students are taking part in a summit to strengthen collaboration between youn...
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Acting up in East Kalgoorlie

31 July

Students from East Kalgoorlie Primary School have showcased their filmmaking talents in a unique project set i...
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On course for a green life

30 July

As West Aussie Hannah Green prepares to tee off for Australia at the Olympic Games, the next star from Como Se...
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Inspiring young scientists

25 July

West Australian schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to teaching Albert Einstein’s fam...
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Students inspired by ballet workshop

24 July

Girrawheen Senior High School students recently swapped pens and pencils for pirouettes and sautés.
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A look back at the first WA Education Awards

23 July

Since 2008, the WA Education Awards has been a highlight of the education calendar.
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Lessons in literacy, art, and culture

22 July

North Cottesloe Primary School students have illustrated a book to learn about local Indigenous culture.
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Aspiring Aboriginal teachers win scholarship

19 July

Two Aboriginal educators passionate about making a difference at regional public schools have been awarded a l...
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Hollywood on the horizon

18 July

One Applecross Senior High School student leaps from the school stage to the silver screen as she makes her ac...
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Native trees teach traditions

17 July

A new nature walk at Broome Senior High School enables students to learn about the rich botanical diversity of...
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Challenge off and running

16 July

The Education Minister’s Running Challenge started this week and Simon Reid, Principal of Coolbinia Primary Sc...
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Turtle-y awesome rescue by students

15 July

A recent school trip to clean up Binningup Beach took an unexpected turn for three students from Parkfield Pri...
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Art teacher is Archibald finalist again

10 July

Award-winning artist and long-serving art teacher, Jill Ansell, has been named a finalist for the Archibald Pr...
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Stepping into NAIDOC celebrations

09 July

River Valley Primary School students have put their art and paving skills to the test for their NAIDOC Week, h...
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Inspiring sportswoman and educator finalist in NAIDOC award

08 July

An Aboriginal educator in the Pilbara who inspires young Indigenous students through health and fitness was na...
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Students lead wetland rehabilitation

05 July

Ashburton Drive Primary School staff are fostering an appreciation in its students for the local wetlands.
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Student-made lamps shine bright

04 July

A class of innovative Year 12 students have showcased their creativity and craftsmanship by building desk lamp...
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Clean up on aisle nature

02 July

A student Environment Action Team has taken to the beach in Broome to clean up marine litter with the aim of p...
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Student band wins at WAM awards

01 July

A song written by a local band comprising of four secondary students has received a gong at the recent Western...
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Musical magic

28 June

The extraordinary talent of young musicians was on display at the annual Opus concert where audience members w...
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New category for 2024 WA Education Awards

28 June

A new category has been added to the Education Awards for 2024 that will allow incredible work and achievement...
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EduKids Grants program recognised

27 June

A generous program that provides essential school supplies to students in need has been recognised by a global...
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Sharing the warmth this winter

27 June

Rostrata Primary School students and families have dug deep into their wallets and donated winter items to peo...
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Footy and fellowship

26 June

A football excursion to Meekatharra has ignited excitement and community spirit.
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Moo-ving into dairy careers

25 June

Students at Coodanup College had a hands-on experience taking care of two calves to learn more about careers i...
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Helping dogs in a ruff spot

24 June

Jason Buchanan, his wife Ainslie, daughter Lyla, and her best friend Nancy, are spearheading a winter collecti...
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Cooking up job ready skills

14 June

Students at a remote school in the far northern Kimberley are perfecting their hospitality skills as part of a...
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Young artist wins Lester Youth Prize Award

13 June

A young and talented Visual Arts student has been recognised on a national level, winning the prestigious Lest...
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Sustainable champions

12 June

South Coogee Primary School has been rewarded for its commitment to land care and dedication to ensuring a who...
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Public Service Medal for Education Director General

10 June

Director General Lisa Rodgers has been awarded a prestigious Public Service Medal for her extraordinary work u...
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Remote Kimberley educator awarded Public Service Medal

10 June

An Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) from a remote Kimberley school has received a Public Servi...
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Classroom to creek

07 June

Students at a Great Southern primary school are taking a hands-on approach to learning more about the local en...
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Harvey River fish get a suite deal

05 June

Fish living in the Harvey River recently received an accommodation upgrade.
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Play to win

04 June

A regional WA school has taken out a national award for the way it engages students in play-based learning.
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WA schools up for national award

31 May

Two West Australian schools have been acclaimed nationally among top-performing schools across Australia.
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Dam good career opportunities

30 May

39 Clontarf students have joined the Water Corporation, through apprenticeship, traineeship, and graduate oppo...
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School unveils vibrant yarning circle

28 May

A new yarning circle was recently unveiled at South Hedland Primary School, in respect for local Indigenous cu...
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EdConnect recognises volunteers across the state

24 May

Twelve volunteers, located across the state, have been recognised in the 2023 annual EdConnect Australia WA Vo...
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New life for old photos

22 May

Students at Comet Bay have been bringing the past back to life, demonstrating their art and technology skills...
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Two-way Science reaching students across WA

21 May

An interactive mobile application designed to help with the sharing of Two-way Science initiatives in the clas...
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Feast of knowledge at Dianella Secondary College

16 May

Culinary creativity served up at Dianella Secondary College's Principals' Briefing.
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Students shine in Solar Car Challenge

15 May

Students across Western Australia recently showcased their STEM prowess in the exciting Synergy Solar Car Chal...
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Art project encourages cockatoo conservation

14 May

A creative arts initiative is helping teach students about a vulnerable cockatoo.
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Digital directory part of Chas’ trajectory

10 May

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

09 May

Students from a Fremantle school have taken out a national prize for their submarine design.
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Shredding with the pros

08 May

Half-mindfulness and half-pipe; students from Tom Price Senior High School recently participated in a skateboa...
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Dewey sets big goals for reading challenge

06 May

Dewey Dex, the lovable mascot for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere determine...
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Diving into water safety

03 May

A new School of Swimming and Water Safety will help ensure more young people have the opportunity to learn ess...
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Max’s roaring speech for idol Dusty

02 May

An expressive and passionate classroom speech has sparked an unforgettable experience for Perth boy and die-ha...
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$1.6 billion boost for schools

01 May

A total of $1.6 billion will be invested towards both new and improved infrastructure for public schools over...
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On the Wright track

29 April

Connor Wright, a Year 11 student from Bunbury High School, has already established himself as a biking champio...
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Winning Wheatbelt writers

26 April

Two Wheatbelt students have achieved a top prize for their science fiction short stories.
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Great minds triumph in the Da Vinci Decathlon

24 April

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

18 April

Otto Gibbs, a talented composer and graduate from John Curtin College of the Arts, has been selected for the p...
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Making a splash in ocean conservation

17 April

An Australia-first marine program is turning students in the South-West into citizen scientists, empowering th...
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Young WA animator dazzles at SIGGRAPH

16 April

Harrisdale Senior High School student Keina Sugiyama’s short ‘The Star Keeper’ shone at SIGGRAPH Asia in Sydne...
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Healthcare heroes of tomorrow

15 April

A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.
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Aussie school recognises its heroes

11 April

One school has enlisted the help of a ‘local hero’ to recognise the achievements of students and their contrib...
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Artistic fingers on the pulse

10 April

Creative, thought provoking, and expressive pieces by young WA artists are on display at the State’s most reco...
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Throwing shade on the playground

08 April

Ranford Primary School recently unveiled its latest playground addition – a new shade structure.  
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Wired together, students unite in robotic adventures

03 April

A $75,000 grant is allowing 13 WA public schools to come together and share their interest and love for robotics.
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Teachers soar to new heights in flying squad

28 March

For more than two decades, the Teacher Flying Squad has been an ongoing source of support for regional schools.
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Where we’re going, we don’t need four wheels

27 March

Lathlain Primary School’s Bike Bus is no regular bus.
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Great shave for a great cause

26 March

A Perth primary school has raised thousands of dollars to support the World’s Greatest Shave.
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Dedicated STEM teachers awarded scholarship

25 March

Two public school teachers from regional areas have recently been awarded scholarships that will allow them to...
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Not all heroes wear capes

25 March

Students and staff at a Perth primary school dressed up as superheroes for Hero Hunter Day in memory of their...
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Holly puts fine point on stats champs

22 March

Holly Peach, Year 9, looks to have a bright future in the sport of fencing, having claimed the 2023 WA State C...
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From local to global

21 March

A South West teacher’s practical approach to sustainability education has been showcased around the world by t...
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From remote regions to Government House, with Girls from Oz

20 March

Girls from Oz promises to provide programs that are designed to engage and inspire females living in some of t...
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Making sure we never forget

19 March

As 10 West Australian students prepare to head to Singapore for the 2024 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour, the opp...
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The 2024 Women of Achievement Award winner is…

18 March

A Fremantle program coordinator, focussed on achieving stronger academic outcomes for disengaged students, has...
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Pioneering two-way language initiatives recognised

14 March

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

13 March

Students and school staff from across Western Australia continue to support education in Cambodia through the...
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Donation inspiring in a remote community

11 March

For nearly 30 years, Deborah Donation has been a leader in her community. She is passionate about providing op...
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Curtin uni awards principal with honorary doctorate

08 March

Lee Musumeci, Principal of Challis Community Primary School, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Curti...
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Who run the track? Girls!

08 March

Four female students passionate about STEM are gearing up to compete in an F1 challenge in Adelaide.
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Making direct impact in South West

06 March

Throughout her career in education, Sue Cuneo has been a strong leader and has kept up to date with contempora...
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Creative STEM teacher recognised

01 March

As a teacher in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, Donna Buckley’s dedication...
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Language success on a national stage

29 February

A South West primary school has been recognised for its outstanding language students with top placings in a n...
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Dr Morris recognised for work with at-risk students

28 February

For more than 20 years, Dr Antoinette Morris has coordinated an alternative education program that caters to s...
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Public schools welcome new school psychologists for 2024

26 February

Across WA, 65 new school psychologists have been welcomed to start 2024, set to support schools to enhance stu...
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Rob Riley prize winners announced

19 February

Two WA top-performing Aboriginal public school graduates have been named recipients of the 2023 Rob Riley Memo...
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Excelling in education: finalists announced for Women of Achievement Award

16 February

Five finalists have been announced for the Director General’s Women of Achievement Award, who all support educ...
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Top students share their top tips for acing ATAR

14 February

Graduates from Perth Modern who received an ATAR of 99.95 share their tips for navigating Year 12. Plus, we ex...
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Students make their mark

05 February

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

02 February

A secondary school has established a bike repair station to promote active lifestyles among the school communi...
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Double the fun for day one

01 February

While the first day of high school can be daunting, six sets of twins at Kelmscott Senior High School had some...
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Stepping up into the world of high school

24 January

Starting high school means big changes for your child. Help your child transition to high school with these tips.
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Inspiring aspiring Aboriginal secondary teachers

22 January

As the final date for submitting applications for the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarship nears, the most...
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Boy swallows success

18 January

A graduate from WA’s only selective arts college is starring in one of Australia’s most popular TV shows.
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Teachers welcomed from around the world

16 January

While most teachers are setting up new classrooms ahead of the 2024 school year, 100 international teachers ar...
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Kindergarten – here I come!

12 January

This year, 22,930 kids are expected to start Kindergarten in public schools across Western Australia.
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Chief Psych recognised for career of significance

09 January

Recently retired Chris Gostelow has been recognised by the Australian Psychological Society for the impact he...
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Young minds providing innovative solutions

23 December

An app developed by a team of Year 8 students from Bob Hawke College took out the Minister’s Innovation Challe...
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Journey through light and sound

22 December

Two Perth schools have put on a stunning multi-sensory art display that explores the connection to the Swan Ri...
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Albany graduate WA’s best all-rounder

21 December

A Great Southern graduate is celebrating after taking out the title of Western Australia’s best all-rounder.
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Love of languages

21 December

Five graduates of the Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training program will head to schools across the state to i...
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Future software engineer wins Beazley Medal

20 December

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

19 December

Southwest students have taken part in a festive intergenerational arts and crafts project with a local social...
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Top of the crop

18 December

Many Year 12 graduates have been waiting with bated breath in anticipation of their ATAR results being release...
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John Curtin students take centre stage at long table dinner

16 December

Rocks & Rhubarb, the winner of John Curtin College of the Arts’ battle of the bands competition, recently perf...
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Sharing the environment through tech

15 December

Budding environmental researchers from Brentwood Primary School have unveiled their interactive signs around B...
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Moon on Water

14 December

A Wheatbelt school has opened a bush tucker garden which features more than 40 native edible plants.
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Future leaders appointed

13 December

Secondary school students from across WA will have the chance to share their views and inform education policy...
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Reconciliation recognised

08 December

A Perth school’s commitment to reconciliation has earned recognition at the national level.
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A MAGIC-al Taiwanese experience

07 December

A trio of Margaret River Senior High School (MRSHS) students recently represented Australia at the 2023 New Ta...
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School shines at Mental Health awards

06 December

A north metropolitan school has come out on top at the 2023 WA Mental Health Awards for its exceptional mental...
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Crucial partnerships making a difference

05 December

Yousra Abou Ras’s story is one that highlights the success of important partnerships such as the one offered b...
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The winners of the WA Education Awards for 2023 are…

04 December

Today, five public schools were recognised for their excellence in the areas of leadership, disability and inc...
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WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in disability and inclusion

01 December

Four schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to inclusivity as part of a new category in...
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WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in cultural responsiveness

28 November

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to culturally respons...
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WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in school leadership

24 November

Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their approach to lead...
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Just Dance to victory

21 November

Perth primary school students are winners in a sports competition with a difference.
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WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in teaching and learning (primary)

20 November

Four public primary schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to providin...
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Siblings win big with their love for reading

17 November

Two sets of siblings have won top prizes for the 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge, showing off their passion f...
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Performance of a lifetime

16 November

Education support assistant by day, supporting rock legends Coldplay by night. 
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From milk bottle to spectacular centrepiece

15 November

Lockridge Primary School was one of the schools whose talented students recently participated in an arts progr...
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It’s all in their minds

14 November

Teams of brilliant students from both Poynter Primary School and Esperance Primary School recently won in thei...
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A sun-sational three-peat

13 November

Girrawheen Senior High School students have claims to knowing more about solar-powered cars than their West Au...
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WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in teaching and learning (secondary)

10 November

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the exceptional way they pre...
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Narrogin hockey showdown

09 November

Narrogin Senior High School students in Years 8 to 10 recently squared off against the local law enforcers in...
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Top titration technique

08 November

A Perth chemistry teacher’s precision and accuracy in the science lab has led him to take out a national compe...
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Dino-mite students help uncover Pilbara fossils

07 November

Students from Karratha Senior High School were given a unique opportunity to help researchers unearth fossils...
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Teacher and students shine at film festival

02 November

Academy Award winning filmmakers in the near future may be thanking a South West media teacher for her support...
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A bright future for clean energy in schools

01 November

Sixty more Western Australian public schools face a greener future thanks to funding received as part of the S...
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Wildlife warriors

01 November

Students from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre have grouped together to help save injured and rescued wil...
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Variety providing aid to students and families in need

31 October

Variety WA is throwing its support behind thousands of Western Australian school children and families through...
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Empowering woman, one mural at a time

30 October

A group of Year 9 girls from Belridge Secondary College spent six weeks creating a mural with help from the fe...
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A tale of two teachers

27 October

A message from the Director General for World Teachers' Day
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The classroom and beyond

27 October

From bustling metro schools to some of the most isolated communities in the state, public school teachers make...
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WA Education Awards a step closer

27 October

From remote schools in the Kimberley, to a specialist agricultural college in the Wheatbelt, to bustling metro...
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Making change

26 October

A school Containers for Change program that prepares students with a disability for the workplace has taken ou...
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Soccer superstars

25 October

There were cheers and smiles when the Lynwood Senior High School specialist soccer academy ran a carnival for...
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Students’ game design places in national challenge

24 October

An Anzac Terrace Primary School trio have placed second in a national competition for their video game design...
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Paw-fect companion

23 October

Holly, the beloved support dog at Woodvale Secondary College, recently claimed a bronze medal in the Animal Aw...
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Warwick graduate ready for Oxford

23 October

A Warwick Senior High School graduate is packing his bags for Oxford University after winning the prestigious...
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From Midwest farm to AFL Grand Final

19 October

Pippa McTaggart from WA’s Midwest made lifetime memories while attending this year’s AFL Grand Final as the 20...
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Doing more than keeping our schools clean

18 October

Today we celebrate ‘Thank your cleaner day’ and take a moment to appreciate the many hardworking cleaners that...
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WA teacher recognised by highest office

18 October

Whatever the future holds, Donna Buckley is doing her best to ensure we’re ready for it.
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Connecting through art

17 October

Perth students are bringing joy to local aged care residents through the gift of art.
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For the record, we’re excellent 

09 October

Corporate Information Services pair, Cassandra Reagan and Carolyn Atkinson, have each claimed national honours...
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Historic milestones for our schools

05 October

We are celebrating more than 100 years of public education at some of our schools in 2023.
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Young Carnaby author on the rise

03 October

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

29 September

Staff and students at South Coogee Primary School have been recognised for their dedication to sustainability...
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Comet Bay continues stellar streak

27 September

Comet Bay College students got the chance to strut their stuff at Optus Stadium as they went back-to-back in t...
Lights, camera, education

26 September

Bob Hawke College recently unveiled its $52.9 million Stage 2 expansion, marking a significant milestone in th...
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Ruby’s ready to roar

20 September

It’s been a huge year for women’s soccer in Australia, but for Ruby Cuthbert, it shapes as the start of someth...
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Voyager takes students on journey towards stardom

18 September

Specialist music students at Kelmscott Senior High School have jammed out at a lunchtime gig with internationa...
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National award for outstanding teachers

15 September

Three West Australian teachers have been recognised nationally for their innovation and unwavering commitment...
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Seeing double

14 September

The Japanese and Venezuelan soccer teams will be seeing double when Perth twins take to the pitch for a World...
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Festival’s mass appeal

12 September

No one understands the impact of the WA Massed Choir Festival better than Kate Humphreys.
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College recognised for training excellence

11 September

WA College of Agriculture Cunderdin is in the running to be named WA small training provider of the year at th...
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Baylee shows his true colours

07 September

When it comes to football, the choice for Baylee Austen is black and white.
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Young geographer on top of the world

06 September

Liana Brkich is reconsidering her future career options after being named one of the state’s young geographers...
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Case closed on Cluedunnit Kids 2023

05 September

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

01 September

Inkabee is an 11-year-old on a mission to inspire people.
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Check outs to check in life skills

30 August

Students at WA’s education support centres have swapped schoolbooks for stacking shelves and scanning items as...
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Pick of the bunch

29 August

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

28 August

Dedicated public school education assistants have been recognised on the national stage as finalists in the 20...
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Teacher maps out geography win

24 August

A Perth geography teacher passionate about educating students on the environment and climate change has taken...
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Student Council empowering change

21 August

Members of the 2023 WA Student Council have come together to help tackle one of the biggest issues among their...
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Full STEAM ahead for Science Week

18 August

Students got the chance to learn about some fascinating scientific developments as Rostrata Primary School cel...
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More than just goals

17 August

It was a serious case of football fever at the recent Safety Bay Senior High School Women's World Cup Aspirati...
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WA Education Awards nominations open

16 August

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

15 August

Remember the names Siena Rebelo and Sophie Lilah.
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Anthem connects students

11 August

Sheoak Grove Primary School students deepened their connection with culture and the land after producing their...
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Gold star space projects

08 August

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

04 August

Primary school principals are dedicated leaders who make a remarkable difference to the education and lives of...
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Passionate librarian recognised

01 August

Melissa Pettit has been acknowledged for making a difference in her field, honoured with the F A Sharr Award a...
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From passenger to pilot

28 July

While most 16-year-olds work towards a licence to get behind the wheel of a car, one Perth Modern School stude...
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Students trade in their classroom for national championships

27 July

Four Ellenbrook Secondary College students are among the strong WA team heading to Melbourne next month to com...
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Speedy robotics workshop

25 July

Robots are well known for speeding up manufacturing processes, but the tables were turned when WA secondary st...
In the news Public school life
You can’t take the Samson out of Sam

21 July

Years before kicking goals on the world stage, international football superstar Sam Kerr perfected her tradema...
In the news Public school life
Young conservationist’s im-peck-able success

20 July

The population of an endangered cockatoo species endemic to Western Australia is growing thanks to a project s...
Events and initiatives Public school life
Saddle up for life skills

14 July

Southwest students have learnt wellbeing strategies and important life lessons from new four-legged friends as...
In the news Public school life
Premier League king spurs on Lynwood goals

13 July

An English Premier League legend shared his skills with some emerging Lynwood Senior High School soccer stars...
Public school life
On-Country immersion education

12 July

A group of Bunbury students have traded the Southwest for the Northwest as part of an On-Country learning expe...
Events and initiatives Public school life
Emerging perspectives from Year 12 artists

10 July

Thought-provoking artworks from some talented recent Year 12 graduates are being showcased in The West Austral...
Reward and recognition
19 years dedication to school community rewarded

07 July

Kim Moore’s exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions to the school community, over the past 19 year...
Public school life
The beauty of Country and family

07 July

An Aboriginal educator has written a bilingual picture book in Noongar and English to celebrate the beauty of...
Reward and recognition
Football coach scores top honour

05 July

Lynwood Senior High School’s Ann Gourley has been honoured with the National Female Football Week CommBank Coa...
Events and initiatives Public school life
Students rise up with inspiring WA artist

03 July

A former student and renowned artist, graphic designer and photographer, has returned to her high school to in...
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