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School bus driver comes in clutch
14 October 2026
A Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School staff member has been praised for his quick thinking and skilful driving after narrowly avoiding disaster on the way to a school camp last month.
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...
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.
Student council welcomes new leaders
11 December 2025
A new cohort of 16 exceptional students has been chosen to join the Western Australia Student Council.
Picton’s look back in time
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.
Innovation wins praise and prizes
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.
Cheer squad goals
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.
Singing superstars
08 January 2026
Perth primary school students are taking part in a program with West Australian Opera to develop their confidence and storytelling skills.
Remote school’s remarkable talent for art
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.
Upgrades boost learning spaces
15 January 2026
Significant upgrades at three WA public schools are finished providing modern, purpose-built learning spaces.
Strong culture, global connections
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).
Student Olympic change makers
19 December 2025
Two Western Australian students have let their voices shine at the Olympic Change-Maker National Summit in Canberra.
PALS welcomed at Fairview Primary
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.
From the east coast to the Pilbara
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.
Back-to-back acknowledgements
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...
My first day
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.
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.
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.
Top 30 spots A-major achievement
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.
Mindarie building strong TEAM
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.
Sharing stories of culture and language
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.
50yo rust-bucket no match for country kid with YouTube
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.
WA students full throttle for STEM racing finals
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...
Ambitious Hana skates into the record books
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.
Read. Feed. Compete.
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.
Rob Riley Memorial Prize awarded to WA’s top Aboriginal students
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.
Students find magic in storytelling
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
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.
Embedding Yawuru language and culture at school
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.