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Belridge racers cooking with gas
Reward and recognition Public school life

08 September 2025

A team of students from Belridge Secondary College did Western Australia proud on the global stage, placing fourth in the Girls in STEM Stock category in the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) Pro World Finals, in Chemnitz, Germany.

Calista on another level
Reward and recognition

17 December 2024

Calista Primary School won this year’s FUSE Cup, claiming winning back-to-back titles.

03 September 2025

Bannister Creek Primary School is one of six national finalists in the prestigious 2025 Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards.

The young heroes lighting up Telethon 2025
Events and initiatives In the news

01 September 2025

Jordan, Xavier, Paige and Izzy couldn’t hide their smiles when they were named this year’s Little Telethon Stars.

05 December 2024

Melville Senior High School has unveiled its new $9.8 million state-of-the-art sports hall and STEM classrooms.

Ellenbrook hoists shield again
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

06 January 2025

Ellenbrook Secondary College’s exceptional vocational education and training (VET) program has again been recognised at the 2024 WorldSkills VETiS Regional Competition.

29 August 2025

Mia and Harley Grey have entered the Premier’s Reading Challenge Hall of Fame after placing as the top readers in their category for the third consecutive years.

16 September 2025

Two prospective secondary teachers from regional WA are this year’s recipients of the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarships.

26 September 2025

Three WA public schools have been recognised for their innovation and commitment at this year’s WA Mental Health Awards.

22 September 2025

Hedland Senior High School student Cadie Doyle was named the WA School-based Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 WA Training Awards.

01 October 2025

A new $45.5 million primary school in the fast-growing northern suburb of Alkimos is another step closer, with construction now underway.

19 September 2025

Even the most seasoned entertainers might feel slightly out of their depth performing for an audience of 150 million people.

22 October 2025

information for Year 12 students, parents and caregivers ahead of Leavers WA 2025

07 October 2025

Forty newly-appointed principals from across Western Australia recently completed the Department’s two-day residential induction program.

31 October 2025

Today is World Teachers’ Day today and we’re shining a light on a father-daughter duo who are teaching together at Merredin College.

31 October 2025

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their excellence in early childhood education.

Making their own way
Public school life

27 October 2025

Newton Moore Education Support Centre students have been developing essential life skills to better prepare them for life beyond school.

23 October 2025

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their approach to cultural responsiveness.

28 October 2025

Four exceptional public school teachers have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for their dedication to student outcomes.

05 November 2025

A crew of creative problem solvers from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School will be hoping to strike gold in the national final of a prestigious STEM competition early next month.

Hats off to teachers
Public school life

31 October 2025

World Teachers’ Day celebrates teachers across Australia to thank them for supporting, inspiring, educating and empowering students.

28 October 2025

Four schools have been recognised for their outstanding work in supporting the diverse needs of students and creating communities where every student feels they belong.

Serving up success
Events and initiatives In the news

10 November 2025

The School Breakfast Program has been expanded to meet the nutritional needs of more students, more often.

Minister’s Teacher of the Year 2025
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

17 November 2025

A Perth primary school teacher who blends expert classroom practice with visionary leadership and a strong commitment to cultural inclusion has been named teacher of the year.

WA Education Awards 2025 winners announced
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

17 November 2025

Seven amazing school communities and one outstanding teacher are celebrating today after being named winners in the WA Education Awards 2025.

Lights, camera, learning!
Public school life

19 November 2025

The way that Floreat Park Primary School is building a professional learning culture has gained international attention.

28 November 2025

Coastal Lakes College student, Cooper Dunlop, has signed with Dutch cycling development team Gepla Watersley R&D Cycling for the 2026 European season.

04 December 2025

Students from South West Regional PEAC edged out teams from 44 primary schools across Western Australia at Scitech’s annual Challenge Day.

22 December 2025

Mt Lockyer Primary School teacher, Carly Mayfield was named outstanding regional role model at the 2025 Women in Technology WA (WiTWA) Tech [+] Awards.

05 January 2026

When Deputy Principal Paula Boyd noticed an increasing number of students with higher sensory needs and anxiety, she had a vision: a dedicated space where children could regulate their emotions and return to class ready to learn.

22 October 2025

Pemberton District High School is punching above its weight, with its Year 8 drama students earning a coveted place in the 2025 Act Belong Commit YOH Fest State Finals this coming weekend.

Star-studded cheer squad supports challenge
Events and initiatives In the news

08 May 2023

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

Grants reducing waste in schools
Events and initiatives Public school life

27 January 2026

More than $150,000 has been awarded to WA schools to help reduce waste, with more money still up for grabs.

19 December 2025

Students at Coodanup College have participated in a unique Training to Employment Pathway Pilot.

Kindy milestone
In the news Public school life

03 February 2026

A special cohort of students at five public schools has marked a double milestone this week, starting school for the very first time as part of the new full-time Kindergarten pilot.

20 January 2026

Students and staff at Halls Creek District High School are connecting people to Aboriginal culture and preserving local stories with the help of virtual reality (VR).

17 December 2025

From ballet studios to engineering labs and even the glamorous Academy Awards stage, Western Australia’s Gifted and Talented alumni are achieving their career goals after beginning their journey in a public school classroom.

Award finalist driven to make a difference
Reward and recognition Events and initiatives

12 February 2026

An education assistant’s dedication to supporting students, families and staff has been recognised in the Department’s 2026 Women of Achievement Award.

18 February 2026

Students at Exmouth District High School can now master a macchiato and learn to pour a perfect flat white following an expansive upgrade of the home economics area.

Patti shines light on Auslan
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

23 February 2026

Patricia Levitzke-Gray has been recognised as a finalist for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award for her leadership and collaborative impact as a Deaf Education Officer across Shenton College and the Shenton College Deaf Education Centre.

09 February 2026

Five outstanding women have today been announced as finalists for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award.

25 March 2026

With new and upgraded STEM, sports, music and performing arts facilities, Kelmscott Senior High School students are now more prepared to succeed in the modern world.

06 March 2026

Luke Eastman is an Auslan interpreter who performs with Perth indie band Alter Boy as a performance signer.

20 March 2026

Fifty-one WA schools will look to boost riding skills, improve bike and walking access and build transport infrastructure.

20 March 2026

Coodanup College student Skye Branson is poised and ready to strike, heading to Queensland this weekend to fight for the coveted pink belt and the title of Muay Thai League (MTL) Junior Champion.

Late call, strong finish
Reward and recognition

18 March 2026

Former Churchlands Senior High School student Sidney Stephens reached the pinnacle of her sport when she earned a last-minute call up to the Australian Olympic team and made her debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

Students score big with footy favourites
In the news Public school life

13 February 2026

With all eyes on Perth this weekend for the blockbuster AFL Origin match, young rising stars had the chance to learn from powerhouse players of the comp. 

WA's Next Star
In the news Reward and recognition

23 February 2026

Former Caralee Community School and Willetton Senior High School student Luke Paul has made Australian basketball history, becoming the youngest player to sign with the National Basketball League’s (NBL) Next Stars program.

Students very much up for debate
Public school life News item

08 April 2026

Three public secondary school students will represent Western Australia at the 2026 National Schools' Debating Championship in Brisbane next month.

Anzac spirit shines on
Events and initiatives In the news

20 April 2026

Ellenbrook Secondary College student Charlotte Tooby is about to take part in a special Anzac experience, flying to Canberra to attend the Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial.

23 April 2026

Two teachers from Broome Senior High School have made a bold commitment to breast cancer research, raising more than $11,000 through their Bald in Broome fundraising campaign.

29 May 2026

Students across Western Australia are looking to the stars after hearing from Australian of the Year 2026 and astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg during a tour of schools and science centres across the state.

29 May 2026

The four schools taking part in the Connected Community Schools trial have all launched their first services, including programs and initiatives to their school communities.

Kindness never gets old
Public school life

03 June 2026

Year 12 students from North Albany Senior High School have formed meaningful intergenerational connections with residents at Juniper Korumup.

09 June 2026

Four WA schools have been recognised as finalists in the 2026 Australian Education Awards.

12 May 2026

Almost 1,000 students from the Kimberley region got a sneak peek into what life after school could look like at a recent careers expo in Broome. 

26 May 2026

Students at Cadoux Primary School have raised money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service while making gifts for mums and learning about businesses.

History in the baking
Events and initiatives

26 May 2026

Students and staff at Pingelly Primary School are pre-heating their ovens and prepping their kitchens in a bid to enter the record books.

Nominations open for WA Education Awards 2026
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

15 June 2026

Nominations are now open for this year's WA Education Awards, offering the opportunity to highlight the exceptional achievements of public schools and teachers.

10 June 2026

A group of students from Narrogin will compete at this year’s Perth Royal Show after impressing judges with their cattle presentation and handling skills at regional qualifying events.

25 June 2026

A new disc golf course at Poynter Primary School is proving a hit with students and families, turning frisbee throwing into their new favourite pastime.

13 October 2025

Term 4 promises a meaningful and celebratory end to the school year for Western Australian schools.

10 July 2026

North Harrisdale Primary dressed in blue for Do it for Dolly Day, a powerful display of unity, standing up against bullying and raising awareness for mental health.

Country Week brings out the best
Events and initiatives

13 July 2026

The recent Senior High Schools Country Week, its 96th edition, tested the skills of more than 4,400 students from 59 regional public schools.

20 July 2026

Term 3 features a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness events.

04 August 2026

Students at Safety Bay Senior High School are helping local seniors navigate through their technology needs through a pilot program called Generation Connect.

21 July 2026

WA’s public school’s full-time Kindergarten pilot will expand in 2027, with five additional schools set to offer families the option of free, full-time Kindergarten.

Record chapter for challenge
Reward and recognition

14 August 2026

Students across WA turned the page on another successful Premier’s Reading Challenge, with almost 30,000 students reading a record-breaking 494,700 books this year.

23 June 2026

Students from Midvale Primary School took part in the inaugural Junior Farmer Day education program recently, learning about what life is like living on the land.

South West industry summit to benefit students
Public school life Events and initiatives

19 August 2026

More than 100 educators, local businesses, industry representatives and government partners came together at Busselton Senior High School for the 2026 South West Regional VET, Workforce and Industry Summit.

21 August 2026

A recent Department of Education Graduate Teacher Career Evening provided pre-service and graduate teachers the chance to connect with Department staff and learn more about work opportunities across Western Australia.

10 September 2025

Joseph Banks Secondary College and Chrissy Marcelli from West Leeming Primary School have claimed their respective categories at the 2025 Australian Education Awards.

15 September 2025

Booragoon Primary School library officer Brooke Donabie has been acknowledged at this year’s Library Board Awards, named the winner of the 2024 F A Sharr Award.

Digging in to bush food learning
Events and initiatives Public school life

15 September 2025

Kambalda West District High School’s Year 3 students rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty during a special visit to the Museum of the Goldfields Aboriginal Bush Food and Medicine Garden.

11 November 2025

The ten ambassadors who will represent Western Australian schools for the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour have been announced.

13 October 2025

More than $100,000 was raised by Western Australian kids, for West Australian kids during the 2025 Premier’s Telethon Challenge.

16 October 2025

Friday bike rides are the highlight of the week at Butler College as education support students and staff embrace the Cycling Without Age program.

Robots at the ready
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

21 October 2025

Students from two public high schools have excelled when they put their robotic skills to the test in the annual WA Robotics Playoffs (WARP), claiming first and second place.

24 September 2025

The combined voices of almost 4,500 students from 96 public primary schools will fill the Perth High Performance Centre for the Massed Choir Festival for seven nights between 18 to 26 September.

Puppeteers at work
Public school life

01 October 2025

Doubleview Primary School students let their imaginations run wild when making their very own no-sew puppets using nothing more than recycled materials.

03 November 2025

Four public school staff have been acknowledged at this year’s Premier’s Science Awards.

24 November 2025

Midnight cheese toasties and country music singalongs in the early morning hours will spur on a team of Harrisdale Primary School staff members as they tackle an endurance challenge in support of men’s health.

08 December 2025

Western Australia’s next generation of artists have been celebrated at the 2025 Shaun Tan Award for Young Artists.

12 December 2025

Joondalup Education Support Centre has claimed the schools category in the 2025 WasteSorted Awards, which recognises outstanding commitment to sustainability and environmental education.

Shenton shines
Reward and recognition Public school life

22 December 2025

The first cohort of Shenton College students to participate in a life-changing program for their entire secondary schooling have graduated.

Public school students win top education award
In the news Reward and recognition

22 December 2025

An aspiring engineer and a future electrotechnology electrician, both public school graduates, have been awarded WA’s highest education honour.

15 December 2025

Almost 200 Year 6 students from across the Kimberley marked the end of primary school by attending the remarkable 2025 Kimberley Round-Up, at Ardyaloon, or One Arm Point.

19 December 2025

Broome Residential College’s ‘My place, my future’ campaign won the Commissioner for Children and Young People Award for Best Practice in Children’s Consultation at the Public Administration Australia WA’s (IPAA WA) Achievement Awards.

15 September 2025

Gosnells Primary School’s education assistants have been recognised on the national stage in the 2025 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

11 February 2026

Students at Duncraig Senior High School are now enjoying their new science and English blocks.

From science lab to Women of Achievement finalist
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

19 February 2026

Championing curiosity, confidence and opportunity in STEM, Laboratory Technician Jane Alexander from Joseph Banks Secondary College has been recognised with a nomination for the Department’s 2026 Women of Achievement Award.

Winner paves way for inclusion
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

04 March 2026

Patricia Levitzke-Gray, from Shenton College Deaf Education Centre, has won the 2026 Director General’s Women of Achievement Award.

A new chapter begins
Events and initiatives

24 March 2026

Young readers are being called on to again turn the pages for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, which kicks off for 2026 today.

30 March 2026

The mussels of Mandurah are acting as the ‘canaries in the coal mine’ for local waterways through an innovative project involving John Tonkin College students.

Future first aiders at Yandeyarra
Public school life News item

01 April 2026

Eight students from Yandeyarra Remote Community School have taken their knowledge of safety to another level after completing their First Aid Certificate.

14 April 2026

Work has started on a new inner-city primary school in East Perth after recent development approval of the plans by Development WA.

From Busselton to beyond
Reward and recognition Public school life

22 April 2026

A quantum physicist and Busselton Senior High School alumnus is packing his bags for a leading international university after winning one of Australia’s most prestigious scholarships.

Cleared for take-off
Public school life

14 May 2026

Melville Senior High School Student, Brayden Rochford, has always dreamed of becoming an airline pilot. Now, with the Minister’s Aviation Scholarship in hand, he is one step closer to achieving that goal.

Big hits and big milestones
Reward and recognition

05 May 2026

Treeby Primary School Year 5 student, Nate, is knocking it out of the park, literally, on the tee-ball diamond.

Celebrating our volunteers
Events and initiatives Public school life

18 May 2023

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

01 May 2026

Students at Mindarie Primary School are geared up to better the almost $20,000 they raised for last year’s Premier’s Telethon Challenge.

18 May 2026

Several WA public school students have featured on the winners' list at the prestigious 2026 Lester Prize Youth Awards.

A ceremony of remembrance for Aboriginal Anzacs
Events and initiatives In the news

03 June 2025

Hundreds of students from the Follow the Dream program converged on Kings Park during Reconciliation Week to honour nine Aboriginal Anzac fallen soldiers in a heartfelt ceremony.

22 May 2026

As part of National Volunteer Week (18 to 24 May), P&C Day (22 May) is an opportunity to recognise the incredible contributions volunteers make in our schools and wider community.

09 June 2026

Lively Lunch Gigs at Kelmscott Senior High School are getting rave reviews from student performers and audience members.

Flying before driving
Reward and recognition Public school life

04 June 2026

Three Year 10 students from Kent Street Senior High School have already completed a solo aircraft flight, at an age when most teenagers are still waiting to get behind the wheel of a car.

A journey of remembrance
Reward and recognition

16 March 2026

For John Curtin College of the Arts Year 11 student Amy Newton-Norris, the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Student Tour will be an opportunity to connect with Australia’s wartime history and honour her family’s legacy of service.

Students strike a chord
Events and initiatives Public school life

02 July 2026

A celebration of musical talent filled the Cyril Tyler Auditorium at Perth Modern School as 430 public school students came together for the Opus 2026 performance.

16 July 2026

West Australian elite athletes are encouraging students to get behind the Education Minister’s Running Challenge for 2026.

21 April 2026

Term 2 features a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness events, offering schools valuable opportunities to support student wellbeing, celebrate diversity, encourage environmental responsibility, and foster inclusive learning environments across their communities.

Term 3, 2025 important dates
Events and initiatives

23 July 2025

Term 3 is shaping up to be one filled with fun, recognition and meaningful moments across Western Australian schools.  

Perth Wildcats call for Kiara College standout
In the news Reward and recognition

23 July 2026

Just weeks after claiming their first School Sport WA Secondary Champion Schools basketball title, the Kiara College community is celebrating again, with Year 12 student Marley Sam signing his first professional basketball contract as a Development Player with the Perth Wildcats.

Girls shine at AFLW carnival
Events and initiatives

30 July 2026

It was game on when eight schools came together for an all-girls AFL carnival, celebrating inclusion, empowerment and teamwork.

14 August 2026

Belmont City College and Sevenoaks Senior College tied for first place in the 2026 Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) WA Titration Championships.

Hart of gold
In the news Reward and recognition

10 August 2026

One very talented West Australian public primary school student has been recognised alongside some of the best names in television for an iconic award.

19 June 2026

Some people dread the prospect of speaking in front of a crowd, but Manea Senior College student Isabella Chalker is not one of them. 

Tiny school, big celebration
Events and initiatives

27 July 2026

Salmon Gums Primary School recently celebrated 100 years of teaching and learning in the tiny Goldfields town. Salmon Gums Primary School recently celebrated 100 years of teaching and learning in the tiny Goldfields town.

22 July 2026

Students at Greenfields Primary School eagerly lined up, with excitement and cheering, during Attendance Week for their chance to dunk their principal, deputies and attendance officer.

20 August 2026

You don’t have to be top of the class to be curious about science, and you don’t need permission to get involved.

16 September 2025

Specialist sport program students from Butler College and Belridge Secondary College were recently treated to a tour of the facilities at the WA Institute of Sport (WAIS) as part of the Education Minister’s Running Challenge.

02 July 2025

If you've recently watched the Netflix series Adolescence, you might have found yourself deep in conversation with your teenager, or at least deep in thought. So, let’s unpack how parents can approach these issues in their own homes.

26 August 2025

Collier Primary School principal Emma Bancroft has been nominated for a national humanitarian award for her work forming a language translation network to foster greater inclusion in her school community.

Cycle of success
Reward and recognition

09 May 2025

Two Coastal Lakes College students are celebrating strong performances at the Australian Junior Track National Championships held in March as part of the Brisbane Cycling Festival, despite both being ill.

28 August 2025

For footy-mad students at North Harrisdale Primary School, best-on-ground at the West Coast-Adelaide clash earlier this month was their physical education teacher, Bailey Foulk.

29 August 2025

The free full-time Kindergarten pilot has been brought forward to start in 2026, a year earlier than planned, to support young WA learners and their families. 

05 September 2025

Four Western Australian public schools have been selected for a transformative 4-year trial that will connect students and families with greater services and supports.

Talented Young Originals
Reward and recognition

02 September 2025

Six students from Fitzroy Valley District High School were among the finalists in this year’s Young Originals art exhibition.

A world of knowledge
Reward and recognition

11 September 2025

Nikitha Balram, from Perth Modern School, has shown off her outstanding geographical knowledge, ranking first among Western Australian Year 7s in the 2025 Australian Geography Competition.

02 October 2025

Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for enhancing student achievement through teaching and learning excellence.

23 September 2025

There were cheers heard among classrooms and school grounds this morning as the finalists for the WA Education Awards 2025 were announced.

22 September 2025

A new certificate in teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, recently celebrated its first intake of students.

16 October 2025

Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their excellence in teaching and learning.

Ramped up for boccia
Public school life

29 October 2025

A Year 8 student at Applecross Senior High School can now fully participate in a sport he loves thanks to two of the school’s Engineering Studies students.

Taking a victory lap
Reward and recognition Public school life

05 November 2025

The Education Minister’s Running Challenge has wrapped up its third year, with a presentation event taking place at Parliament House to celebrate the students and schools who finished ahead of the pack.

06 November 2025

Four public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding approach and responsibility to school leadership.

09 October 2025

Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to wellbeing and learning.

Science superstar
Reward and recognition

18 November 2025

Willetton Senior High School science teacher Nathan Curnow has been named STEM Educator of the Year (Schools) at the Premier’s Science Awards, recognising his outstanding impact on science education in Western Australia.

Keeping schools beautiful
In the news Public school life

13 November 2025

A beautiful mural painted by Williams Primary School students has been selected as a state finalist for the Paint Australia Beautiful Schools Mural Competition.

Grace rises with the tide
Reward and recognition

05 December 2025

Grace Sharma, a Year 10 student at Perth Modern School shone at the recent National History Challenge, picking up several awards, including being named 2025 National Young Historian.

Student council welcomes new leaders
Events and initiatives Public school life

11 December 2025

A new cohort of 16 exceptional students has been chosen to join the Western Australia Student Council.

09 December 2025

Picton Primary School staff and students were transported to the past when they opened a time capsule that was buried there 25 years ago.

Cheer squad goals
Reward and recognition

22 December 2025

Greenwood College’s cheer team claimed first place in their division at the Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation (AASCF) Nationals, in Melbourne.

09 December 2025

From hot dog warnings to migrating crab sweepers, these are some of the creative solutions to real world problems that have earned five schools prizes in the Minister’s Innovation Challenge for 2025.

Student Olympic change makers
Events and initiatives

19 December 2025

Two Western Australian students have let their voices shine at the Olympic Change-Maker National Summit in Canberra.

Singing superstars
Events and initiatives Public school life

08 January 2026

Perth primary school students are taking part in a program with West Australian Opera to develop their confidence and storytelling skills.

12 January 2026

Fitzroy Valley District High School left its mark on the national arts stage in 2025, with students earning top honours in major competitions across Australia. 

15 January 2026

Significant upgrades at three WA public schools are finished providing modern, purpose-built learning spaces.

Strong culture, global connections
Events and initiatives Public school life

22 January 2026

“Empowering, affirming and transformative”. This is how Lieshia Green described her experience as a delegate to the 2025 World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education (WIPCE).

PALS welcomed at Fairview Primary
Events and initiatives Public school life

27 January 2026

Fairview Primary School in Collie is one of 16 WA schools to benefit from a grant program aimed at promoting Aboriginal cultural understanding and advancing reconciliation.

Back-to-back acknowledgements
Reward and recognition

30 January 2026

Department of Education stalwart John Marrapodi PSM OAM was recognised on the Australia Day 2026 Honours List, marking the second consecutive year his commitment to service has been acknowledged at a national level.

My first day
Public school life

02 February 2026

The start of a new school year brings many firsts. For many, it’s their first day of Kindergarten. For many more, it’s their first day in a new classroom, or school.

30 January 2026

Eight eager teachers have made the exciting cross-country journey from the eastern states of Australia to the Pilbara for the 2026 school year.

05 February 2026

Public schools and local sporting organisations across Western Australia will share in more than $1.4 million to make community sporting facilities more inclusive and accessible.

13 February 2026

Sienna McLaren and Callum Hudman graduated secondary school last year with an additional honour to display as the recipients of the prestigious Rob Riley Memorial Prize.

Epic albatross helps Kortni claim un-fore-gettable win
Public school life Reward and recognition

09 February 2026

Imagine making an albatross, golf’s rarest of birds, on the final hole to win a tournament by one shot. 

Active superstars run to success
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

06 November 2024

Another successful Education Minister’s Running Challenge has reached the finish line, with more participation than ever before.

Embedding Yawuru language and culture at school
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

26 February 2026

A teacher dedicated to sharing language and culture is a finalist for the Department of Education’s 2026 Women of Achievement Award.

24 February 2026

Students across Western Australia are learning how to build their own books, while also raising funds for their school’s Parents and Citizens' Associations (P&Cs).

Finalist inspired most by her students
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

17 February 2026

Putting others first inspired an education career for Principal Alison Parolo, a finalist in the Department’s 2026 Women of Achievement Awards.

03 March 2026

Three former Western Australian public school students are chasing their dreams on national television after earning places in the top 30 of this year’s Australian Idol competition.

10 March 2026

Mindarie students continue to kick goals, both in and out of the classroom, after a program designed to support those who compete in elite sports was expanded for 2026.

02 September 2025

A Goldfields teacher, who has been sharing First Nations language and stories with students on Country, has now written a book and also been involved with a short film.

19 January 2026

An 11-year-old watching YouTube might not be uncommon, but one using the platform to learn the mechanical skills to restore a half-century-old car is award-worthy.

12 March 2026

Students at Roebourne District High School started the new school year in upgraded facilities, following the completion of the school’s $94 million redevelopment.

16 March 2026

While most eyes were on the Albert Park racetrack for the Australian Grand Prix, students from around the country, including a team at Joseph Banks Secondary College, were more interested in the engineering work going on in pit lane.

Read. Feed. Compete.
Public school life

17 March 2026

More than 60 students start their day at Gibbs Street Primary School with a free breakfast, a game of handball and some quiet reading time before the school bell even rings.

Ambitious Hana skates into the record books
Reward and recognition Public school life

10 March 2026

Hana Bath says determination is her secret weapon in her quest to skate for Australia at the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics.

Inkabee makes history
In the news Reward and recognition

16 April 2026

A Perth secondary school student has become the youngest artist to take on triple j’s Like a Version. 

Paws for applause
Reward and recognition

30 March 2026

A Bayswater Primary School student has been recognised on the national stage for her tireless advocacy and compassion for animals.

23 March 2026

Public schools will benefit from a $10 million investment to improve school canteens and expand access to healthy and affordable lunches for students.

30 April 2026

This World Autism Month (April), we celebrate the strengths and uniqueness of people on the autism spectrum. Grayson is one student showing just how powerful those strengths can be.

Help for wildlife coming out of the blue
In the news Public school life

11 May 2026

Two brothers from Roebuck Primary School have reached more than three-times their fundraising goal to help wildlife devastated by Cyclone Narelle, that hit the state’s north earlier this year.

Watt a win
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

11 May 2026

Burrendah Primary School Year 6 students have raced to the top in the Synergy Schools Solar Challenge, with an impressive display of teamwork, creativity and scientific know-how.

Aiming high on the netball court
Reward and recognition

21 May 2026

Gilmore College student Prince George continues to stand tall on the national netball stage.

Pedal to World Championships
Reward and recognition Public school life

19 May 2026

Ellenbrook Secondary College student Charlotte Dunning is rolling towards the 2026 BMX World Championships in July, where she will represent Australia.

Art from the heart wins Pulse prize
In the news Reward and recognition

05 June 2026

Butler College graduate Kira Landuyt has won the The West Australian Pulse 2026 Editor’s Choice Award for her artwork exploring heritage, prosperity and loss.

30 June 2026

Former Glencoe Primary School student, Brayden Strack, has returned to the school to paint a bright mural on the Kindergarten building.

A community conservation effort
Events and initiatives Public school life

17 June 2026

What began as a conversation between sustainability leaders at Belmont City College and Cloverdale Primary School has grown into a community-led effort to restore biodiversity along the shared access way connecting the two schools.

02 February 2026

With a range of important dates, cultural observances and awareness days scheduled across Term 1, schools have opportunities to support student wellbeing, promote diversity, environmental responsibility and inclusive learning environments across their communities.

Schools' countdown to Telethon
Events and initiatives

09 July 2026

Today marks 100 days until the annual Telethon weekend, as WA schools continue their efforts in baking, running, jumping and dancing to help raise funds for sick kids in need.

Rowing the Atlantic
Public school life

07 July 2026

Yangebup Primary School teacher, Laura Lilly, embodies the adage that courage is not the absence of fear.

15 July 2026

Students at Newton Moore Senior High School gained a hands-on understanding of Noongar culture by learning the traditional art of building a mia-mia from Aboriginal Elder Ken Ninyette.

Innovation and impact celebrated
Reward and recognition

17 July 2026

The outstanding achievements of several public school staff and students have been recognised in an award that celebrates the impact young West Australians have in their community.

28 July 2026

Wananami Remote Community School students spent weeks preparing for their traditional dance for NAIDOC Week and travelled eight hours to present it.

Backstroker leads the way at Commonwealth Games
In the news Reward and recognition

11 August 2026

Carine Senior High School graduate Iona Anderson’s stunning success in the pool headed an impressive showing by former WA public school students at the recent Glasgow Commonwealth Games. 

Students 'grow together'
Public school life

05 August 2026

Dianella Secondary College has sprouted a new community garden, and it's already changing the way students learn.

Partnerships prepare pupils for professional pathways
Events and initiatives Public school life

16 July 2026

Gilmore College has hosted its first Future Directions Forum, bringing together government leaders, industry bosses and community members to talk about what jobs might look like in the future.

Local health boost for Connolly community
Events and initiatives Public school life

16 June 2026

Connolly Primary School is helping students stay healthy and ready to learn through a partnership with Kinross Pharmacy, bringing convenient healthcare closer to its school community.

17 August 2026

Eight talented students from Fitzroy Valley District High School are taking their place among Western Australia’s emerging young artists, with their work featured in this year’s Young Originals exhibition.

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