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10 April 2024

One school has enlisted the help of a ‘local hero’ to recognise the achievements of students and their contribution to the school community.

15 April 2024

A Perth secondary school is training the next generation of vital healthcare workers.

15 April 2024

Harrisdale Senior High School student Keina Sugiyama’s short ‘The Star Keeper’ shone at SIGGRAPH Asia in Sydney, taking out the second spot in the 2023 Junior Computer Animation festival in its inaugural year.

24 April 2024

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

Winning Wheatbelt writers
Reward and recognition

26 April 2024

Two Wheatbelt students have achieved a top prize for their science fiction short stories.

$1.6 billion boost for schools
In the news Public school life

01 May 2024

A total of $1.6 billion will be invested towards both new and improved infrastructure for public schools over the next four years.

Max’s roaring speech for idol Dusty
Reward and recognition Public school life

02 May 2024

An expressive and passionate classroom speech has sparked an unforgettable experience for Perth boy and die-hard Tigers fan Max Andrew.

Diving into water safety
Events and initiatives

03 May 2024

A new School of Swimming and Water Safety will help ensure more young people have the opportunity to learn essential swimming skills and stay safe in and around water.

Dewey sets big goals for reading challenge
Events and initiatives Public school life

06 May 2024

Dewey Dex, the lovable mascot for the Premier’s Reading Challenge, has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere determined for the 2024 edition to reach even greater heights than previous ones.

Shredding with the pros
Public school life

08 May 2024

Half-mindfulness and half-pipe; students from Tom Price Senior High School recently participated in a skateboarding session led by professionals from Perth.

10 May 2024

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

15 May 2024

Culinary creativity served up at Dianella Secondary College's Principals' Briefing.

EdConnect recognises volunteers across the state
Reward and recognition Public school life

24 May 2024

Twelve volunteers, located across the state, have been recognised in the 2023 annual EdConnect Australia WA Volunteer Awards.  

07 July 2023

Kim Moore’s exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions to the school community, over the past 19 years, has been officially recognised.

12 July 2023

A group of Bunbury students have traded the Southwest for the Northwest as part of an On-Country learning expedition.

Saddle up for life skills
Events and initiatives Public school life

14 July 2023

Southwest students have learnt wellbeing strategies and important life lessons from new four-legged friends as part of an interactive horse program.

20 July 2023

The population of an endangered cockatoo species endemic to Western Australia is growing thanks to a project spearheaded by a young conservationist at Shenton College.

From beakers to books
Public school life

29 August 2024

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

From Kelmscott to Canberra
Events and initiatives Public school life

01 August 2024

Six Kelmscott Senior High School students are taking part in a summit to strengthen collaboration between young people in Australia and Southeast Asia.

Paw-some authors share language and culture
In the news Public school life

05 September 2024

Students living in one of Australia’s most remote communities have written and illustrated a bilingual picture book that was launched at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

11 September 2024

It’s usually a cause of concern when any emergency services show up to a school. But that was certainly not the case when they appeared recently at Eaton Community College (ECC).

Geography students on top of the world
Events and initiatives Reward and recognition

16 September 2024

Seven public school students have solidified themselves as the best in the state for their respective year groups in this year’s Australian Geography Competition.

WA schools up for national award
Reward and recognition

31 May 2024

Two West Australian schools have been acclaimed nationally among top-performing schools across Australia.

Sustainable champions
Reward and recognition

12 June 2024

South Coogee Primary School has been rewarded for its commitment to land care and dedication to ensuring a whole school approach to sustainability.

27 June 2024

A generous program that provides essential school supplies to students in need has been recognised by a global body.

08 July 2024

An Aboriginal educator in the Pilbara who inspires young Indigenous students through health and fitness was named a finalist in the 2024 National NAIDOC Week Awards.

Challenge off and running
Events and initiatives

16 July 2024

The Education Minister’s Running Challenge started this week and Simon Reid, Principal of Coolbinia Primary School, is already well placed to lead his school into it.

05 July 2024

Ashburton Drive Primary School staff are fostering an appreciation in its students for the local wetlands.

Students inspired by ballet workshop
Events and initiatives Public school life

24 July 2024

Girrawheen Senior High School students recently swapped pens and pencils for pirouettes and sautés.

Inspiring young scientists
Reward and recognition Public school life

25 July 2024

West Australian schools have been recognised for their innovative approaches to teaching Albert Einstein’s famous theories in a modern way to inspire young minds.

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