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On course for a green life
30 July 2024
As West Aussie Hannah Green prepares to tee off for Australia at the Olympic Games, the next star from Como Secondary College’s Golf Academy is emerging.
Acting up in East Kalgoorlie
31 July 2024
Students from East Kalgoorlie Primary School have showcased their filmmaking talents in a unique project set in the rugged bushland of the Goldfields.
Vocational victories
06 August 2024
Three vocational students have been named finalists in this year’s WA Training Awards.
From local to global
21 March 2024
A South West teacher’s practical approach to sustainability education has been showcased around the world by the United Nations.
Students celebrating science
13 August 2024
Rostrata Primary School students have donned their lab coats for their annual two-week science festival.
Students race for Grand Prix success
15 August 2024
Belridge Secondary College Year 9 and 10 students put their minds and engineering skills to the test in the inaugural state final of the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP).
Framing the future
21 August 2024
Time is running out to view the 2024 Young Originals exhibition, which showcases the incredible talent of emerging artists in Western Australia's public schools.
Sharing tech tips and life advice
18 April 2023
Perth high school students have traded tech tips for life advice with local retirement village residents as part of a new program designed to offer meaningful intergenerational connection.
Educators write Yawuru picture book
16 May 2023
A team of educators have written a Yawuru children’s picture book to help preserve language and culture for generations to come.
Rob Riley Memorial Prize winners announced
17 May 2023
Western Australia’s highest performing Aboriginal public school graduates from 2022 – one who hopes to become a software engineer, the other a physical education teacher – have each been awarded a prestigious Rob Riley Memorial Prize.
Pedal Prix putting students on track
10 May 2023
Public school students across the state are testing their skills in design, engineering, fitness and teamwork as part of an innovative competition.
Leeming’s Active August
05 September 2022
Leeming Senior High School celebrated the end of “Active August” with its annual “Straight Six” event. No doubt the cheers could be heard across Perth’s southern suburbs!
Following her dream
16 March 2023
Years after graduating secondary school, Wongatha woman Candice Matthews has gone on to become a coordinator for the very same program that inspired her to stay focused on education and reach her goals.
Student chefs get cooking
30 March 2023
Aboriginal students from across the state donned chef hats and tasted what it’s like to work in a professional kitchen as part of an innovative program.
Passing on the gift of language
04 April 2023
Inspired to keep his native language alive, Aboriginal language teacher graduate Gavin Smith has taken matters into his own hands.
Modernians, 90 years apart, connected with art
17 March 2023
A Perth Modern School student has crafted a portrait of Western Australia’s oldest man who graduated from the same school himself 90 years ago.
Celebrating diversity together
27 March 2023
Our schools marked Harmony Week in spectacular fashion as students came together across the state to celebrate cultural diversity in their communities.
Student podcast revives town stories
07 July 2021
Students at Beverley District High School have embarked on a project to preserve and pass on their town’s history for future generations.
Reconciliation for a positive future
24 August 2021
Mosman Park Primary School has been selected as one of three schools in Australia to be named a finalist for the Narragunnawali Awards.
Reaching for the stars
19 November 2021
A Perth secondary school is a step closer to establishing a space academy to inspire and educate the next generation of astronauts.
A quick foot in the employment door
19 November 2021
Secondary schools in the Pilbara are connecting students with local employers through speed recruitment events.
Public school students win State’s top awards
22 December 2021
Two WA public school students have been awarded the State’s peak education awards for their outstanding Year 12 performances.
Celebrating West Australian teachers
29 October 2021
World Teachers’ Day was held across Australia on Friday 29 October to celebrate the fantastic difference teachers make to the lives of young people every day.
Science in Switzerland
27 May 2022
A Perth science teacher has been invited to Switzerland where he will work with scientists, engineers and other physics teachers from across the globe to learn about innovative physics concepts to bring back to students.
Be Brave. Make Change.
03 June 2022
Schools across Western Australia commemorated National Reconciliation Week to learn about Aboriginal histories, cultures and achievements.
Transforming waste to art
07 June 2022
Two Perth schools have collaborated for an exhibition featuring captivating art made from waste to raise awareness about the environment and consumer habits.
Free market to tackle textile waste
04 July 2022
Manea Senior College students are tackling textile waste by hosting a free market where their peers swap clothing and accessories.
News wrap up issue #1
26 October 2021
Each fortnight we take a look at the news and compile a summary of some of the exciting stories about our schools, staff and students.
Deaf education teacher retires after four decades
26 November 2021
Leanne Potter retires after spending more than four decades as a teacher shaping deaf education across Western Australia.
Students lend a helping hand
16 December 2021
Pemberton District High School students spent their annual Community Week volunteering and helping out the community.
Big win for geography students
27 May 2022
Top Year 12 students represented WA in the Geography’s Big Week Out.
Students Try a Trade
29 October 2021
Students at Busselton Senior High School learn different trade skills at their ‘Try a Trade’ day.
Yarning circle welcomes all
19 November 2021
Rangeway Primary School opens its new yarning circle, a welcoming place for students and community members.
Women lead the way
18 February 2022
Five women leading the way in education have been recognised as part of International Women’s Day celebrations for their outstanding contribution and leadership in the classroom and beyond.
News wrap-up issue #2
12 November 2021
Each fortnight we take a look at the news and compile a summary of some of the exciting stories about our schools, staff and students.
A message from the Director General for World Teachers' Day
28 October 2021
Thank you teachers for their amazing work shaping our kids’ lives.
Students get creative in prosthetics class
13 June 2022
Students get a head start in biomedical science by creating recyclable prosthetics.
Anzac Heroes App
07 June 2022
Celebrating Anzac heroes using augmented reality.
Students press start on game developing
20 September 2022
Aspiring game developers at Southern River College in Gosnells have won a top award for their new game called Cyber Shock.
Indigenous educators share experiences in Canada
14 October 2022
Three Indigenous educators studying to become teachers at Curtin University have attended a conference in Canada to share their thoughts and experiences in the Indigenous education space.
Shining youth award winner
24 October 2022
A Dianella Secondary College student won a WA Youth Award for her support and dedication to the local community.
Students build autonomous tour kart
09 November 2022
Waroona District High School students now have a new way to travel across campus after building an autonomous tour guide kart.
Blast off in Karratha
06 December 2022
A Pilbara high school has launched a new space club to inspire students to enter careers in astronomy and rocketry.
Excellence in public service
12 December 2022
A Geraldton primary school is among those highlighted in a prestigious award celebrating excellence in public service.
Puppets for preservation
13 April 2023
Students at a remote Kimberley school helped spread the message about environmental sustainability in their community with a spectacular large-scale puppet production.
Making direct impact in South West
06 March 2024
Throughout her career in education, Sue Cuneo has been a strong leader and has kept up to date with contemporary trends and issues associated with her position.
Dr Morris recognised for work with at-risk students
27 February 2024
For more than 20 years, Dr Antoinette Morris has coordinated an alternative education program that caters to students for whom mainstream schooling is not a good fit.
Holly puts fine point on stats champs
22 March 2024
Holly Peach, Year 9, looks to have a bright future in the sport of fencing, having claimed the 2023 WA State Champion in epee fencing in both the Under 13, and Under 15 divisions.
Dedicated STEM teachers awarded scholarship
25 March 2024
Two public school teachers from regional areas have recently been awarded scholarships that will allow them to expand the amazing work they are doing in the STEM field.
Not all heroes wear capes
25 March 2024
Students and staff at a Perth primary school dressed up as superheroes for Hero Hunter Day in memory of their friend and classmate.
Great shave for a great cause
26 March 2024
A Perth primary school has raised thousands of dollars to support the World’s Greatest Shave.
Moon on Water
14 December 2023
A Wheatbelt school has opened a bush tucker garden which features more than 40 native edible plants.
WA Education Awards finalists: excellence in cultural responsiveness
28 November 2023
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to culturally responsiveness.
From passenger to pilot
28 July 2023
While most 16-year-olds work towards a licence to get behind the wheel of a car, one Perth Modern School student is spending his weekends with his eyes to the skies.
Students star in magical show
26 May 2023
Broome schools joined forces as part of an epic community performance celebrating the shorebirds of Roebuck Bay.
Anthem connects students
11 August 2023
Sheoak Grove Primary School students deepened their connection with culture and the land after producing their own version of the Australian National Anthem.
Students on song
14 August 2023
Remember the names Siena Rebelo and Sophie Lilah.
More than just goals
17 August 2023
It was a serious case of football fever at the recent Safety Bay Senior High School Women's World Cup Aspiration Day.
Student Council empowering change
21 August 2023
Members of the 2023 WA Student Council have come together to help tackle one of the biggest issues among their peers.
Teacher maps out geography win
24 August 2023
A Perth geography teacher passionate about educating students on the environment and climate change has taken out a top geography award.
Ruby’s ready to roar
20 September 2023
It’s been a huge year for women’s soccer in Australia, but for Ruby Cuthbert, it shapes as the start of something even bigger.
Comet Bay continues stellar streak
27 September 2023
Comet Bay College students got the chance to strut their stuff at Optus Stadium as they went back-to-back in the Eagles Schoolboys Cup.
Royal sweetness at Coastal Lakes College
24 May 2023
A baker who has whipped up sweet treats for the royals at Buckingham Palace has featured as a guest judge at the Coastal Lakes College student bake off challenge.
Tech-savvy schools share skills
14 June 2023
An innovative program is allowing our schools to share knowledge and boost technology skills in remote parts of the state.
Country Week ignites school spirit
22 June 2023
Country Week has proven to be a catalyst for renewed school spirit in some communities this year.
Intergalactic challenge buddy launched to inspire readers
28 June 2023
Meet Dewey Dex, an alien new to Earth, who is on an intergalactic quest to read every book on our planet.
A MAGIC-al Taiwanese experience
07 December 2023
A trio of Margaret River Senior High School (MRSHS) students recently represented Australia at the 2023 New Taipei City MAGIC forum on sustainability, hosted in Taiwan.
Reconciliation recognised
23 August 2023
A Perth school’s commitment to reconciliation has earned recognition at the national level.
Connecting through art
19 December 2023
Southwest students have taken part in a festive intergenerational arts and crafts project with a local social club.
Albany graduate WA’s best all-rounder
21 December 2023
A Great Southern graduate is celebrating after taking out the title of Western Australia’s best all-rounder.
Love of languages
21 December 2023
Five graduates of the Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training program will head to schools across the state to inspire the next generation to learn their local Aboriginal language.
Journey through light and sound
22 December 2023
Two Perth schools have put on a stunning multi-sensory art display that explores the connection to the Swan River.
Young minds providing innovative solutions
03 January 2024
An app developed by a team of Year 8 students from Bob Hawke College took out the Minister’s Innovation Challenge 2023.
Baylee shows his true colours
07 September 2023
When it comes to football, the choice for Baylee Austen is black and white.
Young geographer on top of the world
07 September 2023
Liana Brkich is reconsidering her future career options after being named one of the state’s young geographers of the year.
National award for outstanding teachers
15 September 2023
Three West Australian teachers have been recognised nationally for their innovation and unwavering commitment to their students’ education.
Kindergarten – here I come!
11 January 2024
This year, 22,930 kids are expected to start Kindergarten in public schools across Western Australia.
Teachers welcomed from around the world
16 January 2024
While most teachers are setting up new classrooms ahead of the 2024 school year, 100 international teachers are setting up new lives in Western Australia.
Boy swallows success
18 January 2024
A graduate from WA’s only selective arts college is starring in one of Australia’s most popular TV shows.
Inspiring aspiring Aboriginal secondary teachers
19 January 2024
As the final date for submitting applications for the Bob Hawke Aboriginal Teacher Scholarship nears, the most recent recipients have provided some insight into what is motivating their career paths.
Singing in Quay
21 October 2024
Elizabeth Quay was a sight to behold when more than 1,300 West Australian students came together to sing and dance to help children in need.
Young readers bound for success
24 October 2024
The chapter has closed on another record-breaking Premier’s Reading Challenge.
WA education assistance team earns prestigious award for outstanding work
27 September 2024
The Ocean Reef Senior High School Education Assistant team has received top honours as the 2024 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year.
WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in disability and inclusion
11 October 2024
Four schools have been recognised for creating an inclusive school environment.
WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in cultural responsiveness
29 October 2024
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to cultural responsiveness.
WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in school leadership
01 November 2024
Four West Australian public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2024 for taking an inclusive approach to leadership.
Active superstars run to success
06 November 2024
Another successful Education Minister’s Running Challenge has reached the finish line, with more participation than ever before.
2024 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning (secondary)
06 November 2024
Four public secondary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for the way they prepare students for life beyond school.
Marathon relay efforts changing lives
18 November 2024
Students and staff from Warwick Senior High School certainly put their best feet forward at this year’s Cancer Council WA’s Relay for Life.
Roleystone redevelopment begins
28 November 2024
Construction has begun on a significant redevelopment at Roleystone Community College.
Students on song
28 November 2024
Students at an Armadale primary school have taken out a national songwriting prize for their musical piece about friendship and kindness.
Making a splash in STEM
17 December 2024
Students from Cloverdale Education Support Centre have found a creative way to tackle a common rainy-day trouble, by waterproofing their shoes using recycled umbrellas.
Riding a wave of success
20 December 2024
Margaret River Senior High School students dominated the Mark Richards Shield school surfing divisions of the 2024 YETI Australian Junior Surfing Titles.
Beat the heat from day one
04 February 2025
There are some extremely high temperatures forecast in parts of WA for the first week of school.
Students learn big at arts festival
06 February 2025
Mount Lawley Senior High school students are thrilled to head back to school for 2025 as they partner with Australia’s longest-running arts festival.
Match point win in Minecraft competition
04 March 2025
Denmark Senior High School student wins national Esports award for their creativity and innovation.
Educator empowers students to dream big
26 February 2025
A passionate educator and advocate for equity in education, Dr Jennet Hansen has been named a finalist for the Department’s 2025 Women of Achievement Award.
Breaking down language barriers early
05 March 2025
A special multicultural pre-school program in Balga is proving that language doesn’t have to be a barrier to an education.
Prescription for success: Students excel in Young Doctor Essay Competition
11 March 2025
Perth Modern School students, Samantha See and Porshia Fernando, have claimed the first two places in the 2025 Young Doctors Essay competition.
Cutting-edge facilities open at Eaton Community College
12 March 2025
Eaton Community College students started Term 1 with a brand-new $8.2 million design and technology block, delivering modern, cutting-edge facilities for students in the South West.
New beginnings: Overseas educators settle into WA schools
20 March 2025
Sixty teachers from overseas are now calling Western Australia home, bringing their expertise, passion and fresh perspectives to schools across the state.
Jolimont recycling effort a peg above
03 April 2025
This year, Jolimont Primary School students are leading an inspiring sustainability initiative Plastic to Pegs, that will help to improve campus facilities.
Paging all readers: it’s time for the next challenge
07 April 2025
The 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge kicks off today, a greater prize bucket up for grabs for eager book worms.
AFL icon encourages students to be resilient
14 April 2025
Courageous AFL icon and the 2025 Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher, this week inspired more than 200 WA students and staff when he was guest of honour at a school forum about resilience.
Kids helping kids make a difference
15 May 2025
Poynter Primary School in Duncraig became a vibrant sea of capes and masks recently when around 500 students and staff donned superhero costumes to launch the Premier’s Telethon Challenge.
Music, magic and courage
03 July 2025
A Year 6 student has transformed a year of joy, challenge and adventure into a published book that celebrates resilience, imagination and community.
Student researchers in the field
01 July 2025
Albany Senior High School students have taken to the field, researching the impact of heat on local seagrass.
Tech heroes recognised
09 July 2025
A Workplace Learning Logbook mobile application, developed by staff at Mindarie Secondary College, was just one initiative celebrated by the West Australian Technical Support in Schools Association (WATSSA) recently.
Young artist wins Lester Youth Prize Award
14 June 2024
A young and talented Visual Arts student has been recognised on a national level, winning the prestigious Lester Prize for her exceptional portrait.
A ceremony of remembrance for Aboriginal Anzacs
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.
Traditional ceremony marks opening of new bush garden
27 June 2025
The first stage of a new bush garden recently was unveiled at Baldivis Secondary College, the occasion kicked off with a traditional smoking ceremony led by Aboriginal Elder Michael.
Turning vision loss into strength
15 July 2025
Albany-based Education Assistant, Mikayla Camp, has been recognised at the 2025 VisAbility Awards for her outstanding contribution to education and the community — turning personal adversity into purpose.
Hit the ground running
22 July 2025
Students can win some of the thousands of dollars in prizes that are up for grabs each week of Term 3, just by being active.
Students become rescue ready
17 July 2025
Year 8 students from the South West teamed up with emergency service crews last month to take part in realistic, hands-on training exercises.
Looking back to winning big
07 August 2024
In 2023, five schools were named winners at the Western Australian Education Awards for their dedication and commitment to shaping the lives and education of students.
Student's learnings had lasting impact on award finalist
21 February 2025
A principal education officer committed to driving change in the public education system has been recognised in the Department’s 2025 Women of Achievement Award.
Sparking curiosity and creativity
14 August 2025
Davallia Primary School students used a recent STEAM Week to focus on how they could create a more sustainable future.
Roebuck Primary School leads sustainability with award-winning project
13 February 2025
Roebuck Primary School’s Environment Student Action Team will lead an inspiring school and community sustainability initiative in early 2025, powered by a $5,000 prize won from the 2024 Coles & Planet Ark Sustainable Schools Competition.
Lessons in literacy, art, and culture
22 July 2024
North Cottesloe Primary School students have illustrated a book to learn about local Indigenous culture.
Navigating teens and tech: lessons for parents from Netflix’s Adolescence
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.
Cycle of success
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.
Principal speaks the language of inclusion
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.
AFL whistleblower inspires students
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.
Full-time Kindergarten pilot to start 2026
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.
A world of knowledge
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.
A trial of schools as community hubs
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
02 September 2025
Six students from Fitzroy Valley District High School were among the finalists in this year’s Young Originals art exhibition.
A peek at peak performance training
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.
Accredited Aboriginal Languages Teacher Training launched in WA
22 September 2025
A new certificate in teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, recently celebrated its first intake of students.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – primary
02 October 2025
Four public primary schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards for enhancing student achievement through teaching and learning excellence.
WA Education Awards 2025 finalists announced
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.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in teaching and learning – secondary
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
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.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in school leadership
06 November 2025
Four public schools have been recognised in the WA Education Awards 2025 for their outstanding approach and responsibility to school leadership.
Taking a victory lap
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.
Science superstar
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
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.
2025 WA Education Awards finalists: Excellence in wellbeing and learning
09 October 2025
Four public schools have been acknowledged in the WA Education Awards for their approach to wellbeing and learning.
Grace rises with the tide
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.